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

[Michelle Adams]

My husband and my sons...

Thanks for the chance!

[Lee-Ann]

the lake

[AnnaNova]

hope. hope that tomorrow will be better, that things that are going not so well in my life will sort themselves out...somehow

[Elaine]

Everyday I feel blessed to be able to look upon water to the West, mountains to the North and trees all around me. Proud, beautiful and strong, they ground me and are my place keepers in the city where I live.

[Erin in Kona]

Family -- husband, parents, siblings, niece and nephew -- are a motivation. And photography gives me a creative outlet that I really, really treasure. Seeing my growth there has helped, too.

[Andrea]

ooooohhhhh..... it's LOVELY!!!

[Gabi]

definitely my family. They are the reason why I'm looking forward to another day.

[Michelle]

love

[Jennelle]

what helps me keep my place in this life?
memories stoked in thanks, recognizing God's provision in each
entangled because they've been recalled and drawn upon in the presence of the newer ones,
and the newer ones are laid and settled with the faith of the previous

[Ashley]

My babies

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[Leslie]

My friends... The necklace is beautiful!

[julieh]

my family, my students, dogs.

[Sharon]

My husband and kids help keep me grounded. Reality is right in front of me . . . and joyous.

[Julie B]

My faith.

[Breanne]

The people that love me...

[Gielle]

What keeps me grounded is religion. It's so important to me, and it reminds me that I can wake up and look forward to creating something meaningful every day. It makes us realize there's more to life than the facts. The little things count too, that's why we have photography, to capture them :)

[Sarah W.]

My Brad - spouse and friend

[Jeannine]

My husband, he gives me enough space to do what I need to or want to but as soon as I seem to get lost he brings me back and centers me.

[Nicole]

Family. Always.

[Destiny]

Grace and restoration; and trips to the ocean that remind me of just how little I am, in the grand scheme of things, and how absolutely great He is. Perspective!

[ashley]

Routine!

[staci]

God, then my husband and children.

[Karen]

The veterans I serve everyday.

[KDS]

My morning cup of coffee!

[Heidi]

My meditation practice, best friends, and the sea are what currently anchors me.

Your new necklace is gorgeous...I'm sure it would help to ground me too! :) thanks

[soupatraveler]

gorgeous necklace! thanks for a chance at the giveaway!

my husband and our dog (our little family) hold me together. in the meantime, here's what i'm telling myself now: focus on your present with dreams for the future so your past is one you want to tell : )

[Robin P.]

My friends.

[Lorena mora]

My family does, especially my kids.

[Sally]

Family, Friends, and Faith

[Jenny]

Maybe I need to rethink things...but my first instinct was to say photography as it slows me down, gives me reason to pause, and reminds me to look for the joy in my beautiful chaos.

[Kristie Wise]

my faith in jesus christ!! without it would have lost my mind a long time ago!

[Robin]

absolutely my faith in God and acceptance of Jesus as my Savior - without him, nothing else matters!

[Clara]

As far back as I can remember, books and reading have been a bedrock for me. I treasure the peacefulness of losing myself in a good book. Whatever is going on around me, I emerge from reading calmer and refreshed.

[elflyn]

My partner and children.

[Jessica]

Many things keep me grounded in this life. My family and precious 6 month old nephew, my friends, my faith, and my awareness of people and places in this world that are hurting. These things help me to remember why I am here and what my purpose is in this life. To love, to have compassion for others, and to do what is right when no one else will.

This is a beautiful necklace! Thanks for the opportunity to possible win it! :)

[Anne]

love

[Laurie]

Right now? Salty air, the sound of waves, Tillamook chocolate and peanut butter ice cream, a good mattress, the kids kissing the baby through my belly.

[Kait Palmer]

Jesus.

[Barb]

Seeing and being seen

[Tiffany]

Water keeps my place here... water and the interconnectedness of all living things.

[mandiegirl]

My faith in God & that He has a plan & purpose for me.

[blue elephant photography]

my husband. he is my everything ♥

[michel]

these are lovely! writing it all down keeps my heart and head in check

[littlepurplecow]

Beautiful, Kate.