Limbo lies heavily on my shoulders. While some can see it as the pause before change, I find myself dancing awkwardly, offbeat and caught up in waiting. When asked, “What is your biggest challenge?”, well, I know that my response is relative and a shape-shifter depending on where one is at in a certain point in life. But for right now, if I am being honest, I would have to answer, “Trusting.” So much has been up in the air these past few months, so many glittering balls suspended, yet to tumble down. They will. And I am definitely aware that uncertainty is a part of many of our daily lives. Best then to try and make peace with this parenthesis. When I am present enough, I can decide to root myself in searching for beauty, my balm…
Day in, day out.
Ben reminds me to keep it simple.
Remi reassures me with a quick kiss in passing.
My Sister reminds me to take good care of myself and I know that there is strength to be found in helping others.
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And when in limbo, what better a time to ask yourself the important questions.
“Do you have Love for Humankind?” I do and in that I trust. The rest will work itself out.
To listen and watch:
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And to you, Mona. I am still thinking about your lovely post and those amazing quotes…
Gillian, this is one thing that I wish that we diiiidn't have in common! But as my Mom says, "the wheel always turns"…We just have to hang in there.
You know, I didn't find your post flippant at all! You seem well aware and truly appreciative of your life and your outlook. That is beyond admirable! And I definitely meant the bday comment–you rock!
Bisous…
Heather, Limbo is my new middle name. I have been dangling on a string, a small thread of hope, trying to stay in a place of peace the past two months. I finally got my answer today and it is good, what I wanted. It has been a long time since I've had the rug pulled out from under me by a husband but he had his own issues to work through which he needed time alone to do. We live in two countries. How do I go on without you was my song. Now I know I can. I've had some adjustments to make, too. If I can really trust God I am okay. I will be praying for you, too. xo Jenny
Beautiful and inspiring, Heather! Those moments when you realize that the world is not made of solid stuff but is ever shifting beneath our feet it becomes hard to breath and be present. Mr. H tells me not to worry about things I can't control – but those are the things I worry most about. If I could control it, I could be sure of the outcome!
Your wise words show me that you are learning and growing from this challenge of trust. Listen to your sister. Continue to look for beauty. You inspire us, Heather! XOXO
Sometimes it is useful to sit and linger for a while in ambiguity.
The biggest challenge in life is definitely life itself. And life is in Limbo…always. I learned uncertainty since 4 yrs and as you know from onei day to another (ok one week to another) it suddenly changed. Trust and find your inner
peace is a well chosen attribute which will help you to get over.
Such a beautiful post…and oh that simple word but very hard to do "trust". How wonderful if we could all get there. Have a great day. Mona
Ah. Limbo. A familiar friend of mine. I will take your gift of beautiful words and the soft winter light of Provence to heart.
Oh Heather,
What a beautiful and touching post in images, words and music. I do feel rather bad that my post was a little flippant as I know people do face very difficult challenges everyday. This is a lovely piece of writing and I will echo your sister's words and say ' Do take care of yourself '. Sending much love from the UK and look after yourself.
Have a lovely week Heather and many thanks for your kind birthday wishes and lovely comment. XXXX