{Echo} Week 7- ‘Whisper’ Roundup

 “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 

 

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

Comments

[mewhee2]

I love the first photo with the feathery tall grass. I also love the circles in all of the photos (bokeh? - I never know when to use that term appropriately). Great photos, thanks for sharing!

[shona]

Chrysti, so sorry I forgot to give you my link to Whisper! Here is it
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shonacole/4337021162/

I so love having this Echo challenge, thanks for hosting. Your photography is so inspiring.

[Becky]

C--I keep missing the roundup posting. I'd like to be included? Could you please direct me on how to do this?
Thanks!

[chrysti]

Hey becky! Just leave a comment with a link to your blogpost about on each week's theme!

[Alyice Edrich]

Mine is up, too.

http://www.alyiceedrich.com/2010/02/17/echo-challenge-whisper/