The 100th Story – On Being Quiet  2/1/25 

Posted on by Septuagenarian in Being Human, nature

Dear friends

If you have read any of my stories over the past years, you will know I have tried to capture the process of moving deeper into my life. I have written about my emotional journey, accompanied by pictures to add beauty to this challenging process.

I hoped to illuminate and normalize the path. To assure those readers who have chosen to explore beyond the patterns laid down in childhood, that as uncomfortable as this process is, it is ultimately life affirming.

I have heard it described as moving beyond the reference framework. The scaffolding we learned from both our families, our lineage and the culture into which we were born.

2024 was an arduous one and I celebrated a completion of sorts on my 77th birthday.

Well, the joke is on me!

For some unknown reason, one of the requisites of my life seems to be exploring my own depths. To continue to learn and discover all that I can in order to arrive at compassion. First for myself and then for every other being I encounter.

This past month, however, the discoveries continue but are so personal, I am feeling protective and private. Consequently, I won’t be sharing stories for a while.

I have truly appreciated each of your comments as they have encouraged me to keep writing about my process. Thank you. You know who you are.

I see now, I was seeking external validation and approval as well as companions on my journey.

I will continue to photograph the world around me. To capture the wonder of our earth and her beings as Nature emerges from the quiet, snowy cold and winter morphs into spring.

With Gratitude, Blessings and Love

Elizabeth

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12 thoughts on “The 100th Story – On Being Quiet  2/1/25 ”

  1. Beautiful, E. The photographs, of course, AND the choices you are making for yourself! Know you are accompanied, with or without words. Big love from here. Lynda.

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  2. Thank you, dear Elizabeth, for continuing to share your journey❤️. Your writings always come just when I need them the most. I too am in that very “quiet” place. Continued blessings and kind solace, my dear friend🙏

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  4. Dear Septuagenarian:

    I hope we will continue to be able to savor your perspectives on the vital beneficence that nature and animals contribute to our emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being. The simplicity and clarity of your art reminds me of Andrew Wyeth. They truly are windows into the soul.

    Love, Bill

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  5. Love you, E. And I loved our talk along the wall at our wonderful French bakery. Yum!

    You are both deep and adorable. God bless Jeff Parker for the introduction all those years ago. One of the best gifts of my life. 

    With love and respect,

    Jeanne

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  6. Thank you for sharing your journey with us Elizabeth! Hope to hear from you again when the Muse inspires you! Your pictures and stories are always so insightful and full of beauty!

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