Hey Samantha
I saw Don123's profile pic everytime I logged on and thought it was a very appropriate photo for the stormy waters we travel, and wanted to add a pic to my profile so just google searched for an inspirational spiritual photo and saw this almost immediatly and it resonated with me for a couple of reasons
Firstly I liked the fact I (the one in the bubble being lifted out) was reaching for something and with hope, "will" and wanting could take you to a new place
The hand is also quite symbolic. I was talking to a friend a while ago about the possibility of a tattoo, and had said I would like to have a hand as though it is that of my deceased mother, of someone caring, a place of comfort and protection but also a nurturing hand that gave me the platform to make choices in life, and no matter what choices I made, there is forgivness and love in that hand.
I also like the fact that while in your own little bubble, you were aware of the light outside, that it is there to have and enjoy and take full advantage of if only you could find your way out of the bubble, and have the freedom to go to anywhere you wanted on the outside. There have been many people in my life, family, friends, past friends that I have managed to alienate over the years that have wanted this for me and have watched me in that bubble that was my life, and I know they want to see me happy and free even if they perhaps have not said it in words.
Maybe a bit tree hugging in essence but the symbolism is working for me. It's funny writing this and looking closer at the picture bring tears to my eyes, and realise that it could not be more appropriate for the present.
Onwards and upwards!!!
