stability

Life is messy. But it's also amazing and terrifying, and so rewarding.It's like a chaotic mess of all the little things that threaten to break you, but normally those things are quite bearable. But what happens when none of those things seem bearable anymore? I never knew what it meant when people said they were a stranger in their own body. How could it even be possible? You are you, just don't be sad, don't let things bother you. Now I understand. I'm well aware of the scary things that can creep into our minds, and root themselves there until we simply can't take it any longer. There are so many aspects of myself that I think I have figured out, but the truth is I am no master of my emotions. The most important thing I've learned is that you have to be honest with the world around you. Take care of yourself, in whatever way you know how, then remember to take care of the ones around you. It will make you more selfless, and that is truly a gift. (if taking care of myself means taking eerie ghost photos in the stairwell, I guess that works.) You're never as alone as you feel. Even if you do decide to take a nap on the stairs, that's alright.But then I have to get off the floor and move on. 

I think I like these images because they speak of truth. They aren't attempting to hide anything about emotion, and we as humans are vulnerable to begin with. Knowing these emotions exist gives me confidence to move past them. 

all the best on this crazy planet,

Marilyn