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I apologize for the formatting of this post. For some reason my theme isn’t liking so many pictures in one post. I am finally going to admit I can’t make it look perfect. Perhaps there’s a theme here…
This week’s project at Wrapped Emotions was all about perspective. We were to go to a public place and look at things from a vantage point that we don’t usually use. We were told to take at least one picture while lying flat on our backs and looking straight up.
I must admit. I felt really self conscious this morning. I took my son to the park adjacent to our library, and I cringed when I saw another mom there with her child. How was I going to look, laying on the ground snapping pictures? What was she going to think of me?
I didn’t have a lot of time, so waiting for this woman and her child to leave was not an option. I swallowed my pride, took out my camera, lay on the ground, and started snapping away. I began to realize some important things as I continued taking pictures.
As I got more comfortable, I began snapping pictures of the playground.
Or am I like the playground, worn and faded on the outside, yet able to fully put people at ease? Do I make people comfortable?
As a Christian, I need to show God’s love to those around me. Looks don’t matter. It’s what’s inside that counts. I can know the facts of the Bible and salvation, yet they are worthless if I’m not sharing God’s love with others.
Too often I get caught up with my outside appearance. I’m self-conscious about how I look and what I say. I long to be like the playground. Not worried about the dings and scratches in my life, but focused on letting those around me know that they are loved, appreciated, and most of all wanted in my life.
You can see all of the photos for this project on my Flickr page.
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Julie says:
These are wonderful pictures! It’s heartbreaking that a library so ornate is empty at the same time. Boy that can be symbolic! I’m amazed that many of our Wrapped Emotions posts confess how self concious we felt. I thought I was the only one. You did a great job with this, your message was right on.
September 13th, 2007 at 11:39 am
Kandy says:
wow Lynnae…you have so much perspective on ordinary things…you amaze me constantly. *hugs*
September 13th, 2007 at 1:49 pm
melody says:
Lynnae your analogies are amazing. Your WE posts are so full of your true, deep thoughts and realizations. Well done! The photos are fabulous and looking at your flickr set, the ones of your handsome son are my favorite.
I’m thrilled to read that you overcame the self-consciousness and got down with it!
September 13th, 2007 at 4:07 pm
Lynnae says:
Aw, thanks you guys! I’m really enjoying these projects. Those of you who are reading this, but not participating, get on over to Wrapped Emotions.
I don’t consider myself a very creative person, but it amazes me how creative I can get when I have an “assignment”. I’ll bet that’s true for everyone.
September 13th, 2007 at 5:41 pm
Stacy says:
Lynnae, this is really a well-written post, with the perfect pictures to accompany it.
September 13th, 2007 at 7:19 pm
Because I like historical trivia… | From Under the Clutter says:
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September 14th, 2007 at 5:55 am
SingForHim @ Real Life says:
What a great new perspective. The truth in this post is amazing. As I read all of them, I always think, “Man, I needed to hear that today!” Yours was no exception.
Here’s to throwing off our inhibitions!
September 14th, 2007 at 5:58 am
Megan says:
Beautiful post Lynnae!!
September 14th, 2007 at 6:55 am
De in Paradise says:
Great post. I’m so glad you were able to get yourself to lay on the ground and take those shots. I loved the shot of your boy climbing with the rope. It is so sad that the library is closed. I can’t imagine not being able to get to the library easily.
~Blessings
September 14th, 2007 at 7:32 am
Lynnae says:
Thanks everyone!
We’re hearing rumors that they may be able to re-open the libraries in November, so hopefully there is an end in sight. I hate not having a library.
September 14th, 2007 at 9:09 am
Childlife says:
Lynnae -
I loved the parallel you drew between your two sets of shots and how you transformed that into a beautiful analogy of character. Really creative and thought provoking too. You just made me feel lots better about “being the playground”.
September 14th, 2007 at 12:51 pm
Kim says:
I love your perspective and insight! The analogy was just so good. We all need to stop and decide if we are like the library or the playgoround.
Kim @ TheBitterBall
September 15th, 2007 at 8:01 am
phyllis@imabima says:
i love this post. what a beautiful analogy…and i hate that your library is closed! i love the picture of the climber…such a great and unique perspective.
September 15th, 2007 at 6:01 pm
Lynnae says:
Thank you all!
September 15th, 2007 at 7:11 pm
Jenny is Live and in color says:
Just Awesome. You really got a lot out of this challenge! What will Melody be having us do next?…
September 15th, 2007 at 7:25 pm
Lynnae says:
That is the question, Jenny! I’m looking forward to it, whatever it is!
September 15th, 2007 at 8:00 pm
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December 7th, 2007 at 4:17 am