Photo taken by Danielle, a contributor with Major Depressive Disorder and Agoraphobia to varying degrees. She is getting out more than she was a year ago, so hopefully things will keep heading in that direction.
About this photo: “Depression has left me treading the waters of a murky sea for a long time. Thankfully, I am starting to emerge. I even went to a beach recently and a pool. Instead of focusing on my intrusive negative thoughts, I tried to focus on the calming nature of the water, and the vast beauty and potential of the world. A Rumi quote came to mind. It is one of those easier said than done phrases, but it’s beautiful, and one that I am trying to embrace more and more…
‘Don’t sit and wait. Get out there, feel life. Touch the sun, and immerse in the sea.’ ”
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Fascinating picture. So many possibilities.
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Great picture!! So interesting with the bubbles.
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Learning to be more carefree, that’s awesome.
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Reblogged this on phillymanjim's Blog and commented:
Beautiful, surreal and amazing! Please pass on to the contributor that she has my best wishes for her continued recovery. By the way, The poetry of Rumi saved my life when I was going through the early grief and PTSD of losing my daughter. I continue to read the beautiful words of that great Sufi whenever I need spiritual renewal!
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Lovely photo!!!
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Incredible dreamlike quality. I love this!
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There is such suspense in this image: like the breath you take before a moment of action. Very nicely done.
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très belle photo ! j’adore ! super angle !!!!
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Beautiful shot, and thank you for sharing her story. She’s a brave soul-so special, the world wouldn’t be the same without her…
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Brilliant.
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Great! Not only beautiful but leaves you wondering how you did it. Excellent.
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your photo is fascinating! and I also feel calm when I am near the water. I love the ocean but sadly have not been in several years.
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Very interesting photo! Beautiful!
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This is so beautiful and emotive.
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Reblogged this on My Thought. My Words… My LIFE!.
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Reblogged this on adewun44's Blog.
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