Emily’s First Look at the Ocean, originally uploaded by celisa.

unfortunately Emily, my friend’s youngest daughter, did not take too well to the ocean…in fact i think she was miserable the entire time we were physically on the beach. she preferred to lay in the shade, out of the sand, and as far away from the crabs as possible.

this seems to be a metaphor for how these past few weeks have been for me. quiet, hermetic, keeping my distance from those around me, silently waiting it out. there is much to be said for silence…..there is also much to be said for temper tantrums that tell everyone around us we are not happy with our current conditions.

that said, i will wait this phase out…being creative as possible….while planning my next move.

“Whereas speaking distracts, silence and work collect thoughts and strengthen the spirit:” ~St John of the Cross