Winter journey

[vaneramos]

On December 21 I began hand writing a nature journal to cover the winter months. At first this season did not seem to bring the usual dark voyage of the soul. Now suddenly I have strayed into the unexpected: too-bright sunlight, razor edginess and lightning bolts. I am taking time off until January 26. Today at home felt more manageable: the slow drip kind of anxiety, rather than jolts and frantic thoughts. I looked after some business, talked to Dad on the phone and wrote a little freelance web content. Later I went to the Speed River, thought about David Abrams' book, and took some pictures. The camera eye carries me away from inner reflection, but that's okay. I need some distraction for now. I will have a pilgrimage to recount in the journal after all.

Comments

[bellakara.livejournal.com]

I hope this time off brings you respite from the anxiety, etc.

I like the way you've captured the water - the line of rock near the bottom actually reminds me of the spine of an old book. Like the water is rushing over an old hardback volume buried in the sand that's become a part of nature itself.

[changeling72.livejournal.com]

Writing the journal is probably good therapy in itself.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

I had noticed the likeness to old leather. I like your comparison to a book! Here is another shot near the same location.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Yes, I think present and engaged with my writing is where I need to be right now, whether more for the purpose of healing or creative expression, I don't know. The two are inextricable at times.