Sunday, January 13, 2013

Find the Tear - Mindful Writing Challenge

Awake suddenly in predawn darkness. Flames in the bedroom fireplace cast flickering shadows. Into my mind comes a phrase that has haunted me all week, "you can't mend until you find the tear." I concentrate on what this might mean, but any literal interpretation eludes me. Now, in the afternoon, I probe for meaning once again. I google the phrase, thinking maybe I read it somewhere. But, nothing matches. Is it guidance or warning? I'm sure I won't forget. If I ever find the tear, I'll tell you. And I'll start to mend.


Sculpture along Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA (May 2011)

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17 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlJanuary 13, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    a big *sigh* to this one.

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  2. Inger-MJanuary 13, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    How interesting, I hope you discover it's meaning! And I do envy you that bedroom fireplace.... :-)

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    If you can't tear, perhaps it means there is nothing to mend. Perhaps one small part of you (or maybe one of your readers) was looking for something to mend. But now we can put away our scissors and thread. :)

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  4. georgia little peaJanuary 13, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    I understand it, literally and figuratively. Love the way your room feels when you wake up!

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  5. Carol MattinglyJanuary 13, 2013 at 3:43 PM

    I know where the tear is for me and I contine to mend year by year and sew a life filled with positive, adventure, faith and knowing. it is. Relief as we gt older to find thee things kindly waiting for us.

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  6. Nancy JJanuary 13, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    Yes, I understand it so well, and mending can be literal, or understanding, or life changing, and one tear at a time is ample.Cheers from Jean

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  7. EG CameraGirlJanuary 13, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    Finding the tear sounds like an interesting challenge. The meaning may be close to the srface yet still elude you. Or you may have subconsciously buried it deep.

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  8. Sallie (FullTime-Life)January 13, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    Somehow reminds me of the Leonard Cohen song, 'there is a crack in everything...that's how the light gets through.....'. Maybe you don't want to fix the tear?

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  9. Yogi♪♪♪January 13, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    Wow, what a powerful phrase. I hope that you figure it out.

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  10. teriJanuary 13, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    I like what Sallie said. I do however hope that if there is a tear it mends itself. Speaking of healing - I hope the frost bite is healing. I do wonder if the close call you had a few years ago weighs a bit on your mind when things like frostbite take longer to heal than expected. Thinking of you. Again I love the image that is with your writing-it appears that statue is pondering for you.

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  11. susanvgJanuary 13, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    You write your way out of this. But not every tear requires healing. Sometimes a tear can lead to creative ideas.

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  12. DuffJanuary 13, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    Finding the "tear" could be just an encouragement to keep searching. I love following your quests and wonder if what needs to be mended simply needs a bit more gentle attention? Your fallen man on the Embarcadero is winking and smiling (seems to me). So, maybe it is not such a serious "tear" that awaits.

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  13. HildredJanuary 14, 2013 at 12:12 AM

    I like Sallie's Cohen quote, - it is a great comfort when we must accept our imperfections.

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    Now you have me wondering!

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  15. AnonymousMarch 2, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    I am so curious what you've discovered, Barb. Heal, mend...get well.

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  16. EbieMarch 3, 2013 at 2:04 AM

    I am always thinking of you. Cheers and well wishes I bring to you.

    P.S. I thought you went with your lady friends....

    Take Care!

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  17. Rocky Mountain WomanMarch 22, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    Sending every healing thought I can your way!!

    xxoo,

    RMW

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