After a long and busy weekend, and spending time with a friend on the phone last night, I began pondering the places "in between" in our lives. Between jobs. between reality and our dreams. Neither here nor there yet. But its in the "yet" that has me excited. Its a place of discovery of possibility and hope. I am between the girl that once was and the woman who is to be. a sticky place. an unnerving place. a balancing act. I don't know what the future holds and I don't rely on the past to determine the present. I just live one day at a time, with this hope. Taking one step at a time.
This photographic series by Heidi Lender titled "Once Upon" perfectly illustrated my thoughts today. I hope you take time to visit her site. She is a fashion editor turned photographer who spent several years in India studying Yoga. Her story is transformative.
So how are you today? Are you in that place of "between" in your life now? What things are you hoping for this week?
images: heidi lender
your posts have been hitting home with me and I so appreciate your willingness to share this part of your life. sometimes I feel as if I am hold until the next thing happens and must stop and remember that we must live in the present. thanks for allowing us to be part of your journey
Posted by: Kathi | November 15, 2010 at 09:47 AM
I love Heidi's photos and story about making the most of where you are in life and being comfortable with the unknown. Thank you for inviting us on your journey too.
Posted by: Sharon | November 15, 2010 at 10:22 AM
I like these photo's and I can understand how they capture your feelings. I must admit I am right where I want to be for now and I try to be aware of that fact and also regularly express that I am happy and blessed. I can only hope you reach that stadium soon. Don't try too hard though, some things just have to find their way...
Posted by: Iris | November 15, 2010 at 01:03 PM
Iris, Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing your happiness here. It definitely brought me hope today. I do feel blessed where I am but also am looking forward to even brighter days ahead. THanks for the advice. I agree that some things find their way. I needed that reminder! :) Have a great week!
Posted by: Heather | November 15, 2010 at 02:06 PM
thank you kathi for sharing today with us here. i appreciate the feedback and that we are in this together. we have a community of like minded creative minds to talk things thru.
thanks!!
Posted by: Heather | November 15, 2010 at 02:07 PM
I call this place the space between no longer and not yet. It helps to take the pressure off feeling like you have to do something. Sometimes just waiting in this space is doing enough.
Posted by: Valorie | November 15, 2010 at 09:20 PM
One step at a time...I need to get back to that. Thank you for the reminder. and the lovely photos!
Posted by: Brigitte | November 15, 2010 at 11:24 PM
hello heather! these pictures are amazing... though they are a bit dark, they are of an incredible taste and elegance... really good inspirational moment! concerning the moment in between, you had me there! feeling the same here :)have a sweet day! twiggs
Posted by: Twiggs | November 16, 2010 at 04:04 AM