Photo taken by contributor Michelle who has battled Recurrent Major Depression and OCD for years. For a long time she was struggling and didn’t know what was wrong with her, but eventually she was diagnosed, surprisingly by her gynecologist, who then referred her to a psychiatrist. One of the factors that contributed to her depression, was years of abuse as a child. Michelle writes, blogs and does photography as therapy. She has found that doing these things is self-settling and helps her manage her depression.
About this photo: “I was going to my daughter’s little flat to tell her something, but I stopped at the door. She had left the door open and being a bit of an artist myself, I realised that she was in the zone. I didn’t want to break the creative energy there…so I quietly just stole a little picture with my cell phone. Writers, artists, and poets will most probably nod in agreement and understanding when I talk about being in that particular creative zone…which should not be interrupted.”
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Very inspiring photo. Love the wash around the eyes in the painting also.. Children make this “zone” an illusive place for me. I am getting better at it though. 😉 thanks for the encouragement.
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Thank you for commenting. The picture was really beautiful when she finished with it 🙂
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Great photo of some great work going on. Love the eyes!
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Thank you so much Paula 🙂
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This is stunning.
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Thank you so much, I appreciate you comment 🙂
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Reblogged this on Hope* the happy hugger.
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excellent photo Michelle! I hope your feeling well. 🙂
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Thanks so much, John. A little under the weather but I will survive 🙂
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I love the picture. Very inspiring 🙂
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Thank you so much, Angel 🙂
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Beautiful image Michelle!
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Thank you, I’m glad you like it 🙂
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I really get the “being in the zone” thing! When I’m working on a painting I usually listen to music on a stereo if no one’s around, but if any of my family is home, I use my iPod. So when someone comes into the room for something, they usually scare me to death without meaning to. But being in the zone is awesome!!!
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You describe being in the zone so well, whitefeather 🙂
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Thanks!
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Hugs, what a powerful capture. Thank you for leaving “the zone” alone. My wife senses when I enter “my zone” and leaves the room.
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Your wife understands it well then, Harold 🙂 So glad you like the picture.
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This is really a beautiful shot, Hope!
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Thanks so much, Whitefeather 🙂
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You’re welcome! What kind of camera do you have, by the way?
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Know just what you’re saying…
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I know you do, thanks Bulldog 🙂
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Fantastic shot of your creative daughter, Michelle. I’m so glad that you’ve had help to manage your depression. Being abused as a child is something that stays with you always. xx
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It does, thanks so much ad.
xx
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My wife went thro’ being abused until she was nearly 10 years old…by an elder half-brother. I’m the best “thing” that’s ever happened to her, she says.
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That is a wonderful compliment for you from your wife Jonathan…
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YUP. AND SHE’S BEEN THE LONGEST-LASTING BLESSING….SHORT OF THE LORD, HIMSELF…FOR ME TOO!!!
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That is good to hear…
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
THE WINDOWS INTO THE SOUL…OR AS WE’D LIKE IT TO BE???
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The eyes are most definitely the windows of the soul…I agree.
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It takes one to know one! Well done for not disturbing her.
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Thank you Sidey, you are so right.
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Let me give you a hug for being a sensitive and thoughtful mother, Michelle. Glad to hear that you have found creative and therapeutic ways to help manage your depression. Keep up the good work!
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Thank you for the hug and your kind words, poetsmith, I really appreciate it.
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It’s my pleasure to encourage.You have shared your creative talent and have been honest with a very positive atttitude. Keep it up.
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