“Colors answer the feelings in man…”
~John Sterling
I’ve been sensing changes in me for a long time.
Quiet gentle changes.
And when things change on the inside, how many of you notice that it isn’t very long before the change, good or bad, bubbles up and spills onto the world around you?
I can’t help expressing my heart.
On paper with words.
Or in my tiny world.
I just turned 49 and I can make a detailed list of every single issue I’m having with getting older because after all, getting older is downright shocking.
But, as in all-things, getting older has profound possibility, and if you look closely you may even find, infinite promise.
The Husband and I are empty-nesters. I have more time now than I’ve ever had in my life. I’ve been able to ease out of the survival-mode I was in for years and quiet my spirit.
These days I can listen to the music God is playing inside me.
I can see soft, blurry outlines of the legacy He’s allowing me to live.
I’m more aware of the whisper in my ear, this is the way Child…
And I’m doing less (emotional) battening down the hatches and more tiptoeing onto the water…
And as expected, I’ve started expressing these subtle changes…
This is the reason my little white house is peeling off her warm, fuzzy, sweater-like ambiance and slipping into a more soft, gentle breezy mood.
She’s just changing her colors to reflect the feelings inside me…
Tom Raines says
August 3, 2010 at 7:42 amWow, Robin. I for one, am sooo thankful you can’t help expressing your heart! Thanks for listening to the music God is playing in you as it helps us that are in survival mode be reminded to listen.
Your new colors look mahvelous! Enjoy the season! Thanks for sharing!
Tom
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dad~ says
August 3, 2010 at 7:54 amNice blending of soft colorful thought patterns ~ beautiful.
Olivia Parazine says
August 3, 2010 at 8:48 amMy goodness this is a beautiful post…thank you for bringing the”survival”mode awareness to me…I tend to do this to myself mid school year. Your pictures are gorgeous, I love it!
Hugs,
Olivia
Julie says
August 3, 2010 at 8:55 amMy what a beautiful post and so thought provoking! Love your new colors! I have a couple of years on you… and being “older” isn’t that bad especially when you are an empty nester. It’s like being young again only wiser to appreciate all that you have and can do. Enjoy it! Have a great day! Color Chic
Jean Fischer says
August 3, 2010 at 9:16 amLovely post, Robin. Thank you.
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Jeannie says
August 3, 2010 at 9:58 amI agree great softening of the colours and wonderful choice obviously for your hearts easing into a new season of life for you.
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Vicky says
August 3, 2010 at 11:36 amI see it oozing out here everywhere. There is even a subtle shift in your “voice” and its quite soothing and comforting. I’m entranced.
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Gina says
August 3, 2010 at 1:30 pmBeautifully written.
Pinky says
August 3, 2010 at 1:37 pmOh honey!!1 It is all so beautiful! Age does ahve SOME perks, we see the world through different eyes, and for you it sounds like that is a GOOD thing! But you are right in saying that aging is SHOCKING!!!! Every day brings a new surprise to this old girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!XO, Pinky
Carmen says
August 3, 2010 at 1:49 pmWhat a lovely post. Thank you for sharing your feelings. Very inspirational. 🙂
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Jackie says
August 3, 2010 at 3:13 pmI too am an empty nester, and want some changes to softer, subtle, and relaxing atmosphere in my home. I have some bright colors that will be hard to make a change, and so I am trying to work with what I have got. Thanks for sharing. Jackie
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rose says
August 3, 2010 at 3:37 pmthanks for reflecting how you feel. getting older has it’s advantages,to have more time with hubby, to develop skill s, recognizing that time is precious and savor it.
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