Should I?

Should I... let myself step beyond the boundary of known and dare to assume that there is joy waiting patiently in that place called destiny? Should I take a few steps back and race toward it? No. I'll stand there for hours, that stretch into days, that stretch into months, and even years. I'll study the horizon and assess the weather. I'll trace the waves, take ease in the calm, and reach for the water to test its strength. I won't see through it. Should I let myself feel the softness of sand when I reach the bottom? Should I trust that it will hold the weight of my fears and swallow an unspoken suffering? Should I trust that I will see the light through an opaque tomorrow? And should I grant my heart permission to carry me toward it. Should I lie on my back with closed eyes and float on the gentle rock of waves toward a destination with no name? Dare I smile at the thought of that?

I should.

Shot with the Cameramatic app on my iPhone 4s and processed with Snapseed.

Comments

[Marcie]

What an absolutely beautiful image and post Stephanie!
It reminds me of one I wrote - not so long ago:
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/home/2012/3/11/second-thoughts.html

[Kathryn Dyche Dechairo]

Wow, incredible image and post. Beautiful.

[Dotti]

Such a wonderful photo ... we've all felt that way at least once, right? My friend Linda posted a beautiful image this morning of similar sweetness:

http://focusingonlifegrp.blogspot.com/2012/03/incidentally-on-purpose.html?showComment=1332417278911#c1957015395884037611

[life in eden]

absolutely lovely.

[Gerri]

Lovely post. ;)

[Becs]

Beautiful words and love that image.

[Barbara (mthoodmama)]

Beautifully written and photographed.

[Amelia]

This is beautiful Steph- felt all the emotions