A simple question
June 21, 2012 * * * * * Posted by: Anyes 
Bright and light it seems like today the outside weather is finally in agreement with the house calendar: The first day of Summer is here right on time ;-)
Lots of projects looming on the horizon. A big part of my everyday life is about to finish in a few weeks and I am ready for the change. Still so much to do, reorganizing my days is what is keeping me busy and overwhelmed.
This year so far is anything but simple, looking back at the past six months I am trying to understand what it taught me. This sentence has been in my head for the better part of yesterday and I wanted to share it with you:
The truth of who we really are is buried deep inside each of us, we just need to peel the layers days after days.
Is it the way to look at it all?
Question, iinner whisper
Reader Comments (14)
So glad to hear you've found yourself beneath all of the confusion and layers. Enjoy the sunshine and whatever new adventures summer will bring!
No summer here, too bad... I hope my heart will feel summer soon
Such a meaningful sentence too. It fits perfectly for my scenario of leaving corporate, dealing with some of my own challenges, then peeling back a layer at a time for the past three years. And I'm still peeling those layers! I love the sounds that you're ready for a change. Always a good sign! So, peel those layers Anyes, you'll be amazed at what's underneath! And I love how you depicted it in your capture. Beautiful!
The peeling of layers...after all these years, I wonder if maybe that's what Life is about? Getting to the core. Getting to the wheel in the middle of the wheel. It sounds like in a few weeks "this too shall pass" will have finally materialized for you, Anyes. I think we all can identify with what that feels like for you. Hang in there and come back soon with your sigh of relief!
I think it is a process, so peelng layers seems to fit. What I know for sure is that change is good, I hope you will embrace all that comes your way.
Happy Summer!
What a beautiful image! I grump about summer's heat, but I love its rich profusion, the layers of color and sound. In the same way, I love the layers of experience that surround my core - they're as much who I am as the center, so I'm not quite so willing to peel!
Ah the layers. Yes, I believe that our truth is always with us. It's finding it that is the continual challenge for me.
What you refer to as layers, I think I call 'phases and stages.' Whatever they are, I try (I wish I could underline the word try) to be grateful for what they bring; an important part of life and living.
Love your bright, cheerful, summery image!
Finding the layers, or allowing ones self (or others) to peel them back?
I think the truth of who we are is always there, its just a matter of how or when it's revealed.
Love your summery image and I am glad the warm days are with you at last.
Summer... with the hot weather we've had, I thought it'd been summer for at least a month now. I hope the season brings you loads of enjoyment!
What a fitting expression - peeling layers. Yes, I think we do, all the time. It's a long process, at least for me (so I guess for others as well).
Have a wonderful summer, Anyes - your photo makes me happy.
What a lovely summer picture. I guess I am both layers and core ;-)
Oh yes the truth is buried within us, until we find it. The photo is gorgeous.
What a powerful sentence, and the opening quote really hits home with me as well...
Life is always changing, in flux... and though it can be hard sometimes, I like to think that things work out the way they are supposed, as we peel those layers every day...