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Unfolding

3/14/2011

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           "Time does not change us. It just unfolds us."  Max Frisch

I have given alot of thought to the above quote.  I have spent alot of time trying to change things in my life.  I have come to the opinion that I can offer suggestions, share stories, and be a good listener but I can not change anyone but myself.  Then I read the above quote and  I stopped to think.  Have I really changed that much or have I unfolded into the person I am supposed to be?  For me that is a much gentler way to think about life.  I am observing spring unfolding each day before me.  The plants are pushing through the ground, the buds are opening on the trees and I am starting to hear the birds chirping again in the morning.  The seasons are changing but the world around me is unfolding. 
From the time I was very little I really enjoyed three things.  I liked to read, write and draw.  I have experienced many many things in my life but I still like to read, write, and draw.  As my life has unfolded and I have grown and experienced changes, without realizing it I have used these opportunities to become better at the things I really love to do.
I like to think of my life as unfolding.  What opportunities for growth and change will I be able to take advantage of to become the person I want to be?  The idea of  change can be intimidating but unfolding into a better writer, unfolding into a more accomplished artist sounds exciting.  How would you like to unfold?
 
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Gina link
3/14/2011 03:04:00 am

Ginny, I love that quote! What a lovely way of thinking about aging too. I want to unfold and be a lively and happy old woman.

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Gumnut link
3/14/2011 04:32:10 am

Here's a quote a friend gave to me that I find applicable in my circumstances.

'Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.' - George Bernard Shaw.

To be honest, I found the term 'unfolds' to be a little too pre-determined for me, so I thought I'd share what works for me :D There are things I am discovering about myself as I grow older, so I am unfolding to a certain extent, but I like to focus on what I do with what I find. I like the idea of building or creating something with the tools I have.

I really like your summary of yourself on your about page. That is more in the spirit of what I aim to do.

Nutty
(going back to bed, child woke me up, so I thought I'd come play for awhile)

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Sara Healy link
3/14/2011 05:13:46 am

Ginny,

I think as we grow older we learn more about the things that are meant to be part of our lives; they stick to us:~)

I agree with you about writing and reading...I'm not so good at art, but the others have been with me since I was a child. They are familiar friends that I sometimes ignored, but they never left me.

Now, as I'm older I'm enjoying the time with these old friends. I'm finding that I get to play again with them, especially writing. I think being older has given me a new perspective. I'm not as afraid to dance with my creativity as I used to be. I am more patient to let this unfold and see what's there.

Lovely and thoughtful post. Thank you:~)

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Sandy Van Nocker link
3/16/2011 12:54:27 pm

I love this quote...unfolding - yes! To me that says opening and revealing our true selves.

Thanks for sharing!

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