In 2010, my life felt like an overwhelming 1000-piece puzzle scattered on a table. It was a transformative time – as I moved through grief into an appreciation for my newly reshaped life and spirit. I was slowly putting the pieces together from the outside to the inside.
For me, it was about letting go of fear and finding my creative voice. After completing the artwork below, I sat down and wrote an accompanying poem “This Puzzle Called Life.”
Both pieces are included in my book Emerging Voices Living On: A Journey Through Loss to Renewal. The poem still inspires me today. “LDR” equals Laurel Diane Rund saying “YES” to life! That’s my Essence talking about the here and now.
The story of my life is ever-unfolding. At times it may feel like a drama, comedy, romance, or tragedy. Regardless of the genre of my current situation, I acknowledge that I am the author of my life story. If I find myself reliving the same narrative again and again, I can choose to make edits in the plot line just by moving the puzzle pieces around.
This
Puzzle Called Life
Pieced
together throughout the years,
the
outside border of this puzzle called “life”
presents
itself as my human form.
It is like a comfy pair of shoes, a good fit,
easy
to wear and visible for all to see.
Ah, but my inside puzzle pieces are
much
more complex and hidden from view.
They
are a reflection of my spirit, my soul!
Finally,
finally ~ I understand that these pieces
ought
not be rigid or unyielding.
They
need to be sturdy, pliable and unrestrained
because life is ever changing and
I
am always learning .
In
the past, I was intimidated by
puzzles,
put
off by the frustration of not being able
to
see how everything fits together.
Today,
as I move my life’s puzzle pieces around,
and
new shapes take form, I am filled
with
curiosity and optimism.
These
colorful images are a kaleidoscope
which
reveal my intent, my purpose
and
the gifts within me!
©
2010 Laurel D. Rund
Laurel reading the poem
'This Puzzle Called Life'
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