My life is good. I’m healthy, I’m rich but not in a monetary way. However, I must admit there are times when things seem a bit out of focus, a little blurry, sort of like this image. I was in my hotel room and about to go to bed when I noticed my reflection in the window with the city lights as background and took a quick photo. I’m on the fifth floor so my reflection has the feeling of being suspended. I think it reflects how our lives can be at times. We are not quite rooted in present and may be a bit out there, suspended, not here nor there.
It’s not written down anywhere but my body clock has let me know that today would have been our 38th wedding anniversary. Seems so long ago, suspended, out there. It’s times like this when it’s best to turn the lights off and find time for solitude. Ground myself to the present, send out some roots.
Hope everyone is having a good weekend and enjoys their Sunday.
12 Comments
QPB (Mary Ann)
I saw this on your aminus site and really loved it. As I read what you have written, I like it even more, Monte. Well said. I’ve had the same odd moments about some of the times in my life that seem as though they were an entirely different life. Hope you got some rest and enjoy your Sunday as well. ma
Monte Stevens
For some reason the image resonated with me. Once I posted it and started to write the feelings and words came out. My day is planned to be a quiet one, with laundry and packing for a trip that starts in the morning.
Steve Skinner
Monte, I agree – life is a funny old dog. At times I’m not sure if I living in the present or the past. Oh well, at least we are here!
Monte Stevens
Yes, Steve. Past and future cannot be lived only the present. Staying present can sometimes be the challenge. I strive to live it each day.
pj
Well said and nicely done.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Paul!
Faye
I love this photo. All the separate layers are indeed like life.
Hope you have a great day, Monte.
Monte Stevens
Interesting you mention layers as I did not see that at all. Again, it’s those around us who help us see more than we do. As, I mentioned above it’s hopefully going to be a quiet day. It is already up to 50 degrees and sunny so I must get in a walk, maybe in Blendon Woods park. Hugs
Paul
Well said, Monte and you know just the remedy for it. Solitude. Odd, seemingly counterintuitive, but it works.
Monte Stevens
Yep, quieting the mind and soul.
Alan Findley
Linda and I just had our 38th anniversary last month. I’ve spent the past 2+years in a wheelchair and I enjoy traveling with you thru your photos a great deal…Alan
Monte Stevens
Thanks, and I’m glad your coming along with me. I did not know you were in a wheelchair. If you could, I’d be interested in a quick email to let me know why and how you are doing.