Well this week's Focus on Life challenge was a challenge. The topic-doors. Which is a really great topic. I didn't take a photograph because I didn't really know where I wanted to go with this. I actually like doors. In particular, I like old church doors. So I tried to analyze this. Um-um. I just like the architecture I guess. Doors open. Doors close. The boys hate it when I am behind a closed door. I have to sneak or wait until nap time to go to the bathroom. This includes the baby gate that separates my office from the hallway. We just HATE that! Doors separate. So I have been thinking about what a door could signify for me as far as opportunity. What do I want? Seriously. What do I really want? And that is what I am currently pondering. How can one be forty something and not know what she wants? So this is where I am at. And I am not saying this is a bad thing. This is good. It's pretty important. So thank you Sally for this weeks prompt! The picture is of a painting I did a few years ago. The title of the show was See Like A Child. I used pretty much mundane subject matter and tried to convey what a child's point of view might be. I hope I didn't cheat by not using a current image:)
it has been a very thought-provoking prompt, hasn't it? being 40ish, and not knowing what we want as women, mothers, is a fairly common experience, i think... i'll be 49 next month, and am just coming to verbalize the longing, the wanting... so, you are not alone :)
ReplyDeleteLovely painting, and an interesting perspective!
ReplyDeleteI hate closed doors insdie a house... I not only have all the doors open in the house we have holes in a number of walls to open things up even more. I hate being in old hotel rooms where you can actually see the door to the hallway.. I really dislike looking at closed doors and feeling closed in... I'm still trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up.. I'll have to run your 'addiction to potential past my husband.. I'm sure he will still see clutter!
ReplyDeleteWell, if it makes you feel any better, my semi-retired father said to me a couple of years ago (in his late sixties) "I still haven't decided what I want to do when I grow up". :) I loved that you shared your painting, clearly it's a concept that has been in your consciousness one way or another for some time.
ReplyDeleteI love how these prompts make us think and how everyone shares from their heart! I'm 40-something too (way closer to 50!) and am still pondering what I truly want,...I think that's okay. As for your door, it's an amazing perspective and I think it's beautiful! The fact that it's art you created with your hangs makes it even more wonderful.
ReplyDeleteA lovely honest post which makes us all wonder what do we want? I am over 50 by a lot .....not saying how much but I spent my life asking that. The really nice thing is I love what I do and am never bored a day in my life!
ReplyDeleteI hear you about not knowing what you want (will be 40 in 11 days) or what I want to be when I grow up :) Though I love your thoughts behind this weeks prompt. Love the perspective you used for this week's photo!
ReplyDeleteYour painting is wonderful. You are not alone in wondering what you want. I am 60 and still wondering what I want to be LOL.
ReplyDeleteYou're ahead of the game if you're already evaluating at 40 what you want to do! There will be signs... open the doors! ; )
ReplyDeleteWell, all the rest of you are just babies...and I have not decided yet what I want to be! So you're all good to go! I keep seeing job openings (I'm retired but working part time)and thinking "Hmmm....I could do that." And then realizing...but I don't have to anymore! Wheeeee!!
ReplyDeleteLove your painting.
This was a great thought provoking prompt and I like where you went with it. Your painting is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great viewpoint and an awesome photo.
ReplyDeleteYes, Sally's prompts are so thought provoking. Loving the journey she has us all on. Great post!
ReplyDeleteI love your post and can absolutely relate! For what it's worth - my doors are just now opening and I am so very excited. :)
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