Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Wishcasting Wednesday

What door do you wish to open?

That's the question Jamie asks this week. And I've had to give this one a little thought. I have the perfect picture in mind, and after some closing-my-eyes-and-listening-to-my-heart kind of consideration, I know exactly that this is the right photo. Not because of the door, but because of the person standing next to the door.


My son, J, is in the military and was stationed in England for three years. We were very fortunate to be able to visit him while he was there, and this photo was taken on that trip several years ago. It's outside an old, old church (St. Mary's I believe) in Tuddenham which is near Bury St. Edmunds.


It was a wonderful trip and we would love to go back. But what waits for me beyond that door isn't anything I experienced or learned in England.

I wrote a few months ago about My Teenage Heart. And in that entry, I alluded to the fact that there are parts of me, bits of my personality, likes and longings, that I keep hidden. J left me a comment on that post that really blew me away: "never fear the thoughts of your companion....your thoughts will make you happy before the thoughts of any other." Such wisdom from such a young soul, and probably something that I should have been teaching him and not the other way around. I felt that he'd given me such a gift, and I really had a new frame of mind for the next couple of weeks. I kept hearing his words over and over again in my mind. And I smiled every time and thought, "Yes! I am a free spirit and I can do or say or feel or like or be anything I want!"

And as it always seems to happen, time passed and I got wrapped up in the daily grind and let go of that spirit. I remember it every once in a while, but not often enough. So that is the door I wish to open. The door to my free spirit. And I think I'll find a doorstop and prop that sucker open for a while!

Please be sure to go back to Jamie's site and see what other doors are opening today.


13 comments:

  1. As Janet wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

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  2. As Janet wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
    Your son is a smart man. I went back and read his comment to your post Such a Gift and it sounds to me like you did a good job with him, so it nothing else, give yourself a pat on the back for a job well done.

    Here's to letting your free spirit go wild!

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  3. As Janet wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

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  4. As Janet wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

    And for your free, beautiful spirit.

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  5. Hi Janet,

    Free spirits are the coolest. Can you imagine a world populated with those instead of trapped spirits? Your son is wise.

    I wish that your wish to open a door to your free spirit (and let the hidden parts of you fly out) comes true for you, for everyone.

    Giulietta the Muse, Inspirational Rebel

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  6. As Janet wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

    Lovin' the doorstop idea ;) What a great wish ... we should all remember this one.

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  7. As Janet wishes for herself, so I wish for her also. May you find your way back to your free spirit.

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  8. Janet...fly free dear one! As this free spirit wishes for herself, so I lovingly and with intention wish for her, also.

    I love the first picture best of all. But, you knew that already, didn't you?

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  9. Go to it, Janet! What a wonderful thing your J has said and has given you.

    I wish this for you as well and MORE.
    Candace in Athens.

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  10. As Janet wishes for herself, so too do I wish for Janet!
    ~Shamsi

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  11. May all your wishes come true and more, Janet...Lovely post! Pity your son is stationed so far away, but England is the most wonderful country. I just love the UK and have been a lifelong Anglophile. So wonderful you were able to visit J there. :o) Happy Days

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  12. As Janet wishes for herself, so do I wish for her also! What a beautiful post! Let your spirit soar soar soar!

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  13. As Janet wishes for herself, so too do I wish for her also (even if it is a bit late) ♥

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