Oh yes...big thunderstorms yesterday. And now all is quiet. The calm after the storm.
The thunder and lightning gone.
And the sun has risen.
I can breathe again.
BUT...
It will rain again..but hopefully not as hard.
AND...
I have learned something BIG out of this...really really big.
That when you grow, cycles change. You change. And not everyone is ready for you to change. But don't let that stop you. Sometimes change is really scary...because it's all new. But that is part of the growth.
AND...
When you change and grow you HAVE to let go of old negative patterns. They feel like old friends...that's their trick. Those "patterns" don't want to go away...they want to stay. They are so desperate to stay with you. They will hold on for dear life...
BUT...
You have got to fight with all your will to let them go...it won't be easy.
BUT...
It will be better. So much better...
Take a peek...I am blooming 365 days in 2010
Even when blooming there are thunderstorms...
22 comments:
If the road was always smooth we would never grow. One day at a time. I hope you are feeling a little better about the problems your daughter is experiencing.
All you can off is love and support and I think you are doing that.
Reminded of 'Precious Illusions' by Alanis Morissette :) The colour you chose for this moment is wonderfully perfect :) May the light surround you in troubled times :)
Caroline, Change is tough and those old habits need to be replaced by new agreements. Remember, you can bloom internally where no one can see for a bit and then reveal your wonderful developed petals......
It takes some rain if you want flowers...i love the photo today, it is wonderful.
tomorrow will always be sunny... or rainy. But what I've learned is not to regret the rain... and to enjoy the sun, but not until tomorrow comes.
but yes... life tends to have a lot of vicious circles, and it is easy to ride them down to your doom.
This is a great post, Caroline and it brings to light that in order to embrace new opportunities, sometimes sacrafices have to be made like letting go of old patterns, changing behavior, and adopting a new attitude.
I like what Ken said.
Love that photo! Great effect!
Being your own person is really the only good choice.
WOW your blog is so lovely and peaceful and raw, just what I needed to find! I am thrilled to be reading your words this morning!
I need a dose of that!
Beautifully said. Sometimes change is harder on those around us than on us.
I like what you have to say, here and on your comments over at Awake is Good. I added some similar comments on letting go of swearing!
Glad to have found you again, I "lost" you when I was following you previously on The Zen in You. I like this one!
well you know i needed this!
Your photos are beautiful and your message rings true for all of humaity. Everyone has at least one little thing to deal with!
yup, it is really hard to change. but worth it!
I'm glad that the sun has risen again. Living is tough some times. You're on the right track Caroline.
Perfectly said, Caroline...it has to rain and storm sometimes for things to grow, change, or move on. Sunshine is just around the corner ~ xo
Btw, lovely photo!
Here's to "letting go" - beautiful words, beautiful image.
Yes, letting go is part of growing and changing. Your world will expand beyond your wildest imaginations and sometimes that is so scary and sometimes it is hard to let go. It might be a dear long time friend that you have to let go of, but in the long run your life will be richer.
Dearest Caroline,
I adore the photo of you breathing through the angst. Breathing in peace. Breathing out calm. Breathing in acceptance. Breathing out well-being. Teens ARE tough, hang in there. I found when I modeled calm for my kids, in time, they got more calm. xo
Exelente foto y un texto con mucha sabidurÃa. Muy bueno!
Saludos, Joe
The hardest lessons in life...the ones that will sustain us and stay with us are the most challenging and most rewarding. Learning about change...about what we keep, what we might have to let go of, is one of those lessons. And we can never be complacent about it, no matter our age. It's is a constant as the sun rising and setting.
Beautiful portrait Caroline.
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