I exchanged emails with a friend over the weekend in which we discussed things that are happening in our lives.  She described what I am experiencing as “iterations”.  I knew the term, yet had to look up the definition just to make sure I was correct.

I am a person of words.  As a writer, it is my life, my calling to give meaning to the written word, to explore the very depths of my being and find ways of making words into pictures…..sentences into movies that engage the reader, bringing words to life.

I’m sure you are familiar with the word….Iteration….repeating a process with the aim of reaching a desired goal.  Such is the life of a blogger.  We write, day after day, week after week and so on.  But so is life.  don’t we repeat the same exercises in survival, in self expression, in working to attain the goals we set for ourselves?  I have long loved the nautilus shell for this very reason.  The swirls and curls that repeat themselves so perfectly in sync with nature, with their very being.

I have taken to sitting in the morning and writing my thoughts, hopes, dreams and, yes, even my fears.  Each day brings fresh pages and new beginnings.  Won’t you join me on this Monday in letting your mind wander a bit.  Let yourself imagine what could be…..what you long for…..what your dreams express.  It’s a new week with lots of possibility!  Swirl like a nautilus and find your core….express yourself in new and different ways…..LIVE!  Here’s to life, to experience and….to Iteration!  (thank you, dear Nancy)

Melissa | Out&About | 06 29th, 2015 |

4 Responses

1. Velda Brotherton Says:
   June 29th, 2015 at 11:09 am

   This sentiment about iterations touched my core this Monday morning when nothing seems to be working out as it should. What will I do? Just keep at it, I suppose and not quit. Thanks for the lovely images.

2. Melissa Says:
   June 29th, 2015 at 11:36 am

   Thank you Velda. Research shows that we are the only “animal” that is not content with repetition. As they say in some Eastern religions….”Be The Dog”. There is great merit and truth in that statement. As humans and our need for achievement it is truly a challenge!

3. Emilio J. Lezcano Says:
   June 29th, 2015 at 2:44 pm

   Very impressive! – e

4. Melissa Says:
   June 29th, 2015 at 3:25 pm

   Thank you!

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