I lighted upon this multifaceted phrase in a novel from my summer stack. How stunning that a simple sentence could contain such profound wisdom. I read it many times over, pondering its significance, its relevance to the thresholds I have crossed in the metaphorical "house" of my life.
Sometimes you just need to go through a door.
Doorways embrace both entrance and egress, a forward movement, a change. They require a leap of faith and a desire to venture beyond the place in which we are standing.
Sometimes you just need to go through a door.
What are you waiting for?
Blissful journeys,
Today's Gratitude List:
- a new door: taking on the role of English Department Chair this school year :)
- fresh cucumbers from my father's garden
- green tea ginger ale
- pretty paper
"Not knowing when the dawn will come I open every door."
-Emily Dickinson
*Image from Better Homes and Gardens
beautiful image and beautiful words - you never know what treasures you will find through that door!
ReplyDeleteYou are ever eloquent. I linger over what you wrote: "Doorways embrace both entrance and egress, a forward movement, a change. They require a leap of faith and a desire to venture beyond the place in which we are standing."
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on being the English Department Chair. So happy for you. Enjoy your week.
Lovely thoughts. I love the clear link to the metaphorical door here too. Thanks for Rewinding x
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