This was a tough prompt for me this week. I'm not sure I have a secret identity. I've spend my whole life trying to figure out who I am and where my place in the universe is. It's taken me 42 years to start diving down deep and unearthing all of the "identities" that have been there all along. It's always so exciting to discover a new part of myself.
My daughter got a new fish tank this week. Last night she was showing me the treasure chest at the bottom of the tank. It opens and closes by a water air pump. It has the most beautiful plastic pearls, gold pieces and jewels. As I sat there watching, I literally envisioned a beautiful treasure chest sitting deep in the middle of my soul. I could see myself diving down deep and bringing up new pieces of myself to the surface. New identities. New treasures to share with the world. Some of the prized treasures I have brought to the surface are Kayaker, photographer, cook, 150 mile bike rider and a most excellent cupcake baker.
I could never keep any of these identities and treasures a secret though. My discovery of these things keeps me going the distance on this everlasting journey. I am an open book. I am so many things. I am here to share my life with you.
Friday, April 13, 2007
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You forgot "Maker of gorgeous children" and "wikkid excellent blog friend".
Happy Friday :)
What a neat image and metaphor of the treasure chest in your soul. I learn more about myself as I grow older, but maybe its a combination of discovery and change. You have a beautiful outlook on life and to hear that makes me happy. You have come a long way this week, my friend. You have taken control again and seem flexible, too :) I also love the photos of your kids and you. Such beautiful souls.
Hugs!
There would always be treasures within to find. I agree wholly with that. I enjoyed your post.
gautami
Surreptitious Self
I love the treasure chest analogy. That's a great way to explain what it's like to look within oneself.
beautiful description Jane, your soul is certainly a treasure. xo
I just love your writing.
Yay for honest open-book women!
You and your kids are gorgeous!
So glad that you are sharing all parts of you with the blogging world. I think that we are all so many things, but also have phases in which certain parts of us are at the fore front and others are not. Wonderfully written.
I am looking forward to checking out more of your blog.
Iloved the "treasure chest" I think a lot of us forget to see the "treasure" inside ourselves and miss out on what great things are in there. Being comfortable enough with yourself not to want a secret identity is great.
Great post. Very thoughtful and thought-provoking.
wonderful idea and image of the treasure chest of the soul. I've managed to pull some interesting things out of mine, but I've always been too scared to bring out the ones that I actually care about. For instance, the writer; the poet; the artist. This post has really made me think - thank you!
I love the idea of your own personal treasure chest too...
I'd love to be a most excellent cupcake baker too :) By the way, you and your kids are absolutely gorgeous!
Nice!
It would be a crime to keep good cupcakes a secret...
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