The photo will be from my collection and one that I have not previously written about. Together, we will discover lessons in the world around us. I'll come back to the photo in two weeks' time, and publish my thoughts on it.
I invite your comments and insights during this time, whether in poetry or prose. (fieldsofgrace.cathy@gmail.com)
There are no "right" or "wrong" insights - we are individuals with unique experiences.
Here are some suggestions as you begin this exercise:
1. Just look at the photo and let it fill you - notice the details of the scene.
2. Place yourself in the scene, allowing yourself to imagine being physically present.
3. Write down what you see, hear, smell, etc., as if you are describing the scene to someone.
4. Is there something in your own experience that is triggered by this description? (appreciation, beauty, celebration, loneliness, faithfulness, etc.)
5. If you find yourself struggling for words or insights, leave the photo for a bit. Allow yourself time to think about it, come back later and begin again. Sometimes the message is loud and clear, and other times it may take some time for it to surface.
I have found that the photo may not take me where I expected to go, but it always leads me where I need to be.
Here's the first photo:
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