June 8, 2007
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Self Portrait
Do we live our live with the belief that our value comes from how we are perceived by others or what we know that is true about ourselves? When you look in the mirror, what does your reflection show?
A face tired and weary? Eyes that are bleary and tear-stained? A brow furrowed with worry and anxiety? Lips turned into a frustrated or depressed frown?
Or can you see hope and promise? Is it a face of recognizing the possibility of hope, love, peace, and whatever your heart desires? Is it contentment despite your circumstances? Is it an unspeakable quiet joy that others may not understand (yet it is not required that they do)?
Today I purchased a personalized license plate for my dream car I bought as a birthday present to myself last year. I purchased a ’95 Jaguar XJ6. I’ve always loved Jaguars and finally I was able to purchase one. No, it’s not shiny and new like the cars that come out practically everyday filled with features that could require a course in electronics. It’s basic…it’s sleek…it’s beautiful…and I feel great in it.
My plate is based on Phil 4:11 – CONTNT? – trying to insert a heart symbol, but you hopefully get the idea… (content heart)
What does your reflection show? What is your self-portrait represent?
This portrait represents a woman, who is tired, but content at 1:47am
Comments (7)
Beautiful.
What is it with black women and Jags? My mom is desprately in love with the 80′s model and wants one before she dies…I enjoy the Toyata Tundra. hmmmmn Now there’s a sexy vehicle.
I guess i have to say my self portrait is the need of wanting to graduate but not knowing where the money is going to come from in the next year to do so but still maintaining faith that God will make a way, even if it comes down to the 11th hour.
K… Sweetie you look so at peace.
Though your recent journey has been rough, you’ve made such amazing changes.
I love you chickie, and wish I was closer so I could give you a hug.
My reflection shows an emotionally challenged woman, perseverant & patient, faith tested and so forth ..and yet i can hide it with a smile & kookiness! Stunning portrait of you there even if you’re tired ..you can manage to smile
You do indeed look lovely. At the time of the day, I am in a coma. Either that, or I’m pacing up and down the stairs with our baby.
Content? I’m working on it. Good for you for finding it within yourself.
Great post! Alot people don’t really understand about self Potrait. Or even set a good example of themselves. I knew some people that like saying bad things about their family members. I don’t think is good at all. I mean they talk bad about the children’s mom infront of the children. Making the children thinks that they are right and their mom totally WRONG!
I feel as part of family we should love each another and not try to destroy one another. Whats the point of doing that? Who will benefit? I think both will LOSS.
wht u think?