Staying on the Bridge

No one can know, but you.

[elizacreek]

Let's take a walk out to the beach where the weather isn't so nice, but the air is so fine. Breathe it in until you can't breathe in any more; fill your lungs like you haven't taken a breath in years. Don't leave until you've had your fill. This day doesn't come around very often.

[celestinevibes]

[elizacreek]

I must tune it out, sometimes. I must keep a level head, always. I must not fall prey to petty arguments that hurt. I must point out the positive instead of just the negative. I must be compassionate. I must try.

[nenaxmoon-blog]

[elizacreek]

Ah, forgiveness. I have been told that I'm not very good at forgiving. That was years ago, and I wonder now if I have gotten any better at it. We do some pretty crappy things to each other, whether it's due to deeper issues and addictions or plain vengeance, the hurt still stings the same. I have also been criticized on my apology skills, not sincere enough the first time so I end up saying I'm sorry a few more after that. How the repetition makes it more sincere, I have no clue - some people are just reluctant at accepting the words.

So, if you are bad at forgiving and bad at apologizing to be forgiven, where does that leave you in your relationships?

[elizacreek]

I love this picture of my niece and nephew. What a beautiful day this was last spring. I wish we were there right now to sit among the dandelions and feel the warm breeze on our skin. Warm weather is just around the corner!

[trinity-knight]

[elizacreek]

Trust is on my mind today. This picture sums it up in a humorous way due to the fact that a lot of what we see is on the outside of a person, when all along they were hiding the unexpected deep inside. Recently, I have discovered the broccoli inside a close loved one and it wasn't a healthy addition to the whole like this pic. I can admit to having concealed the surprise veggie in me to someone I love. It might be only human.

[elizacreek]

Let's all stay on the bridge today. For some, this can be a day to day mindset that needs encouragement toward hope. I am happy to say my feet are securely planted on the bridge these days, but I see others that aren't so fortunate. Compassion for others goes a long way, something we all should search for in ourselves to create an environment for stability.

[yogaholics]

Follow for more yoga pics!

[elizacreek]

The human body can be so beautiful, especially when it comes to yoga. I randomly scroll through pictures of strong men and women frozen in jaw-dropping postures and it inspires me to do more. I wonder what I will do today to become the best me I can be.

[forgottengenres]

“Grief lasts longer than sympathy, which is one of the tragedies of the grieving.”

Elizabeth McCracken (via thatlitsite)

The loss of my mother at such a young age has me looking at grief a whole new way than I ever could have before. It has been a couple months over a year since she has passed on and I still feel the hard sting of it. I might bring her up in conversation with a coworker and find myself wanting to purge everything that is still in my heart; it's this need that makes me feel like the grief is still so close to the surface... the tears still there ready to burst and run down my cheeks at the very mention of her decline. It makes me realize that I don't allow myself to go to that place very often anymore because that place is so very hard to stand. 

People might think that you're coping better after a year... as much as that might be a little, tiny bit true... it is so utterly wrong.

[tormentfallenpassion-deactivate]

Looking at four walls:O

[elizacreek]

I would consider myself somewhat of a loner. I don't seek out many new friends, but cherish the ones I have. When I do feel a deeper connection with someone other than the typical acquaintance, I try and hold on to that in the hopes of developing a link that neither party wishes to break. This in itself can be a difficult process. One of us might let the other person down. When this has happened to me, I can admit to having built a wall. My construction skills are impeccable for this due to the already made walls waiting in the back room of my mind waiting to be pulled out.

My bridges, on the other hand, take some time.

[liberatingreality]

The path isn’t a straight line; it’s a spiral. You continually come back to things you thought you understood and see deeper truths.

Barry H. Gillespie (via liberatingreality)

There are some quotes that just resonate with you and this is one for me. I don't know what it is about little sayings like this that I feel compelled to repost, but if it can make one more person think on it because I did, I'm good with that. The path we are all on is so unexpected, so fragile, that you just might not recognize yourself five years out. 

[escaping-my-own-mind]

Books are my escape.

[elizacreek]

Reading is such a beautiful way to escape. Ever since I can remember, I have taken solace in the written word of others. My mother used to tell me how she worried about me spending so much time in my room reading when I was young, but figured it was better than some alternatives. These days, with so much work and school, I listen to a lot of audiobooks in the car as a way to continue my passion in a different form. There is something magical when you can find a talented narrator paired with an engaging story line to transport you to a place you would have never thought of going or creating yourself. I wish everyone can experience that at least once.

[elizacreek]

I was sent this pic and had to laugh at the perfect placement of Earl's (the horse) head and Molly's (the young girl) body. Horse riding is one of her passions, and at the age of 13, she is a very lucky girl to be able to participate in that hobby as well as many others.

I think back to being that age and remember complaining about being bored. I didn't have hobbies like horse riding or an ipad (didn't exist) to make movies on or weekends for ski lessons like little Molly here. Mostly, it was a money thing. Horse lessons are not cheap, nor are many other lessons for activities young people would like to get into. I look at her life, so completely different from my own at that age, and wonder what sort of person she will become with all of the advantages available to her.

[manerefortis-fortis]

My friend and I have been talking a lot about cheating and how it affects a relationship. As we grow older, we have realized that it isn't always the cut and dry kicker to instant break-up as we once thought. Why people do the things they do can be a mystery even to themselves, whether it's accepting the truth and healing the bond or betraying the person he/she thought they loved most. 

[elizacreek]

Yes, it's another cardinal. This one I received today from a special someone who made it at a pottery place. He had to cut out glass pieces and fit them together. Very cool. My sister said he should've made one for everyone. She covets it.

I wonder where I shall put it.

[destructivemadness]

[elizacreek]

There are certain pictures that capture my interest due to either their beauty or familiarity. I came across this one and wondered how quiet that little nook appears, how thoughtful. I want to sit there and ponder something, remember something nice, or sad. I want to hear the sounds of nature around me as the soft, cool breeze flows through the small opening of the window. I want to feel the calm - have it overtake me in a way that I don't usually experience in my every day life.

But that's just me.

[danielodowd-deactivated20170124]

[elizacreek]

I'm liking this split screen.

[elizacreek]

This picture is so odd. I took it may years ago on a warm summer night. The beads are from the long necklace I wore around my neck, which is my favorite thing about this image. The leg starts out okay at the top, but transforms into something unattractive near the bottom. I also like the cracks in the blacktop driveway.

I enjoy going through old photos. I used to be more into photography years back and I miss taking random shots. I suppose I could rectify that if I so chose.