{Echo} Week 7- ‘Whisper’ Roundup
JC Raulston Arboretum | Raleigh, North Carolina | © Christy Hydeck
“Let your heart guide you. It whispers softly, so listen closely.” -unknown
Which is exactly what I have been trying to do these last few weeks.; that whole listen to your heart thing.
You see, it's not the listening part that is difficult for me.... it is the trusting part. Over the years as I have taught myself to manage living with Bipolar Disorder.... second guessing my instincts has become natural to me.
Too much so.
I am working on changing that, just a bit mind you.. so that I can allow more joy and light into my life. Routines do wonders for me - but there is something to be said for the one-of-a-kind exhilaration that arises out of spontaneity. Ironic isn't it, having to teach myself to be spontaneous again? That, and becoming less reclusive are the two things I have been really trying to work on. I am probably the most outgoing, shy person you'll ever meet. It takes me awhile to warm up, but once I do... I realllly do. I'm not exactly sure when I became so riddled with insecurity and stress that socializing became difficult, but the weight gain and health issues over the last few years didn't really help matters much. I am working on it... and learning it is truly o.k. to be a perpetual work-in-progress.
Those are the whispers I hear today, the whispers that have been calling me to seek solace and wisdom in nature as well as myself - even in this frigid winter. With each passing day I know I am becoming stronger, wiser, and one step closer to my goals. Not so bad when I really think about it. I am looking forward to leaving here - the here which I now call limbo, and starting the next chapter of my life. I think I have some creative ways to help make that happen - and hope you'll consider helping me when the time comes.
The whisper prompt brought about some amazing images and stories. I have truly delighted in sharing in them, and hope you'll enjoy looking through them too.
Here's the roundup for Week 7 of {Echo} - Whisper:
- Moi
- My partner, Susan Tuttle
- Gena
- Shona & Shannon
- Lani & Diane
- Donna Cook
- More entries found at the Flickr Group
- Brenda & Elaine
- Alyice
- Brenda
Duke Gardens | Durham, North Carolina |© Christy Hydeck
Edenton, North Carolina | © Christy Hydeck
If I have inadvertently forgotten you, or you choose to join in (yay!) … please let me know in the comments section and I will update the list .. it is wonderful discovering the unique visions y’all have in this beautiful life, I can’t get enough of it.
- New Flickr Group for the collab. ~ Join Us! Find a partner there, read the guidelines and more!
- Add the new Echo button (susan’s awesome design) to your blog if you’d like! Get the code here.
- Catch up with the previous {Echo’s}
See you tomorrow with the new {Echo} prompt!
Chrysti
