A Letter to Myself,

Alterra: WI

Wayward Soul, you run to unstable ground thinking it will hold you for the time needed, the time needed to reach what you desire, grabbing for something that won't satisfy, something that will crumble in your tight grip.

Anxious Heart, you cling to what is seemingly comfortable and constantly gaze at the future, you say things won't fall into place, you walk with certainty...that nothing will truly work out...hurt will come; and for today the worries are to many to count.

Comfortable Mind, you think you've learned enough, achieved the knowledge needed to walk through the day, intentionally taking time to learn would be inconvenient, what you might learn could cause you to be uncomfortable...aren't you accountable for what you learn?

Antsy Hands and Feet, to sit and be still could possibly bring you to a sad place so you stay busy, not to busy, but you consistently find something that must be done or that you've wished to do, or a person you certainly should see; fun things are the best distraction, anything to keep you from being still.

Unsatisfied Taste Buds and Belly, valuing what makes you feel just right, you neglect to be thankful for the things that might not taste the finest; options are wonderful and lightly sweetened things are perfect, is it all about making sure you feel your happy self always?

French Press: goodness

Dearest Self, you keep missing something huge, remember what you read today? Did it not remind you that Jesus will take care of you? For goodness sakes, the birds are feed, and the flowers clothed, He will be your sufficiency...to the deepest need you can conceive. Also weary self, you read one other thing, neglecting your First Love is a tragedy, He is the One who gave everything to call you child...Sweet friendships are a gift for you, He showers you with blessings, hard situations are allowed with love, and even times of quiet are a gift, it is all from your First Love...He wants to spend special moments with you. True soul-deep security can only be found in Him.

So dear self consider, slow down and pray, remember you belong to Another and His grace is sufficient for today.

BBC News- In Pictures

"BBC News- In Pictures" is one of my favorite sites to go to. (Check it out!)
Pictures speak to our hearts...messages and emotions that words can't.
The gallery is changing often. The shots are of anything and everything from anywhere... beautiful, raw, heartbreaking, concerning, and fun...tragedies are captured and victories are revealed.
Faces. Many many faces.
Deep inside I have a desire to know these souls which are behind the captured profiles... they are beautiful, do they know they are loved? Is anyone there to comfort them as they are weeping?
Pray. I can pray for them.

I'm no photographer, but I respect the people behind these shots that are displayed on bbc news. They go anywhere and everywhere to capture important events and be a voice for those suffering.
It connects us to humanity. Feeling connected with whats happening around the world is both overwhelming because one feel helpless, and special because it takes us out of the bubble we living in.

Struggle over the hard pictures. Don't ignore whats happening...learn about it, pray for them, maybe even...help?
 
But don't forget to enjoy and respect the shots of things which are beautiful; created things, passions, worship...art.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in_pictures/

A merchant weeping in despair after fire destroyed her belongings at Port Market in Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-22728190