placekeepers: another bel kai necklace for the capture collection (giveaway!)

There's almost nothing quite so steadfast as beachgrass. It digs in deep to keep beaches from washing away, holding its place through hurricanes, blizzards, and seasonal sleep. On its own a blade of beachgrass is unspectacular but together, in vast schools, they glimmer like a thousand mackerel, swishing through salt air just the same -- as one entity.

We don't pay these things enough thanks -- these proud and plain and useful elements of ourselves that keep life from washing away. They are placekeepers. They do the humble work of rooting magical things.

I'm delighted to share with you my Bel Kai Designs necklace, the newest treat added to the Capture Collection of Shutter Sisters photographic jewelery. To celebrate, we're giving one away today. Comment here by midnight PST to be eligible. Tell me this: what helps you keep your place in this life?

Update on Thursday, September 2, 2010 by Kate Inglis

All these responses were so wonderful... I love seeing all that grounds you. Congratulations to NTE, the 71st commenter and winner of the 'placekeepers' necklace from Bel Kai Designs. Thank you all for participating! ~ Kate

Comments

[Jill F]

My family keeps me grounded , centered and honest.

[spencercasa]

jesus.

[MR]

my children

[heather]

True friends.

[Wayfaring Wanderer]

The belief that dreams do come true...

[amy]

my family and friends

[AnnGeeDee]

My husband.

[Natalie @ribboncubes]

Definitely my son! All I need to hear is that one little word "muuuummmmmmeeeeeeeee" LOL

[Kelly Langner Sauer]

oh wow - that one is beautiful! what keeps my place in life? my God. whether I want Him or not on a given day. I am just His.

[angelica]

my husband keeps me from flying away or sinking down.

my kids keep me coming back for more.

my writing keeps me alive, and

my photos help me see everything anew

[Jennifer]

This guy:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cardboardsea/4943720410/

[rachel]

early mornings...they feed my soul.

[lucy]

sunlight after a rainy week. it makes things fresh and gets me recharged all over again.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucyloomis/4948141002/

[Marcie]

A daily yoga practice..and sometimes a calendar to mark the days:
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/index.php?showimage=1282

[Rosie]

My husband - he is always there for me, in good times and bad times (as stereotype as this may sound).

[Kelly Symes]

Keeping faith in myself - that despite all that I hope for and want to achieve... who I am in this very moment right now, is enough.

[Christa Allgood]

My husband.....no matter what's going on in my life he is always standing by my side!! AND my kids whenever I'm down and wondering why do I do this to myself I just think about my three wonderful kids and the world makes since.

[natalyn]

My faith in the Lord and my precious family.

[Misty]

My husband, my kids. They are my anchor, they are my wings.

[Morgen]

There are 2 things that keep me centered in life. My husband and art. I don't feel "normal" unless I get the art out. Whether it is taking pictures, painting or rearranging a room, I have to do something creative. And my husband, no matter how bad the day is or how badly I want to cry because of things that are going wrong, just hearing his voice brings me back from the edge.

[Tracey Kolbrek]

the way my husband loves me

[Alison]

Quiet.

[Bettina]

My children. They are my everything!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bettina2/4884584348/

[ToniM]

My beautiful friends keep me grounded and centered in my life:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/michel92/4943451469/

[Sheila Cain-Sample]

My family.

[Monica]

My family keeps me focused on what's important. More specifically my mother helps me keep my place in this world. She is my touchstone and my best friend.

[Kim Ket.]

God and family

[Carolyn]

My family and my faith. Hands down.

[Robyn]

Oh, definitely my family. They keep me going.

[Christineellen]

My family. I've moved 18 times in the last 18 years so home is where we are for the time being. My family is what keeps me grounded.

[Cheri A.]

My family keeps me feeling alive. My quiet time keeps me centered and grounded.

[daysgoby]

Writing. With it, I can put the Black Dog, the Carnival Cat, and all the other animals in my life into perspective.

[Miss Giny / Au Pays Des Merveilles]

My love (my fiance ♥ )

[Dani]

My amazing family : )

[Katherine]

Myself. Believing that I am good enough. Good enough for my husband and my children.

[Shari]

The divine creator!

[Shaiya B.]

Jeremiah 29:11!

[B.]

My mother. And my own faith in myself.

[Jodi]

My kids--Meredith age 11 and Miles age 5

[marina]

the beauty of the nature around us, a sunny day, the strength that I can find within myself, and all the people who love me.

[Elizabeth]

My Children
My Husband

Hope
Love
Grace

[Robin at Recess]

Peace. I cling to it.

[Jessi]

My beautiful babies: http://andthatshowyoudoit.blogspot.com/2010/08/good-morning.html

[Leigh]

My dear friends and the grace and mercy of Jesus Christ.

[Xan Barnard]

My soul mate - my wonderful husband!

[Katie]

Mountain dew? Just kidding, I would say remembering the grace I receive daily.

[Le]

My husband...he anchors me

[melissa]

the dance.

thank you, kate and shutter sisters for this exquisite offering. what beautiful artistry...the images, the prose, the necklace. gracias.

[Laura]

My mother keeps me grounded..at 25 I can honestly say she is my best friend, and has been all my life. She has been through so much pain and heartbreak yet she still enjoys life and takes it for what it is. She is the person I talk to when I need a reality check, advice, or just a really good laugh. She keeps my place in this world and I can only dream I could do as much for my children.

[Amanda]

Once upon a time a very wise woman told me I needed to stop a minute and watch the grass grow. Those words began the very root of grounding/meditation for me~

http://www.flickr.com/photos/thedivinemissm/4700914902/