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Letting Go to Hold On

When I thought I had given up all, I didn't really know that I was holding onto a little piece, still. 

With my fist clenching that little bit in self-protection...

...I couldn't open up to hold onto anything else. 

So, some gentle help was needed to help me see...

...that little piece of my heart...

...that I was holding back...

...was holding ME back...

...and I need to give up...

...holding onto that piece of my heart...

...even if it seems like I have lost...

...and let go of everything dear to me.

But, I cannot hold on to anything better...

...unless I let go of that which is inferior...

...in order to gain that which is infinitely superior. 

 

 

 

 

For all who have faced loss, I dedicate this tabblo to you to encourage you with hope that there is more to this life than suffering and pain. 

 

In my life, the hand that holds mine is the Author and perfector of my faith.  My hand and heart are in good hands, even though it doesn't always feel like it!        -YC

 

Thanks to K. Lam for being the other hand model and lending us the camera.  Credit to Terry for taking these shots for me.  The black and white shot was taken by J. Voeuk.  Concept for the photos is mine. 

 
COMMENTS
Snooway said at 9:17 p.m. on Sep 25, 2009:
Thought-provoking tabblo, put together so well. The words and images are a perfect poem. You have beautiful hands:) Thanks for this message my friend.
Karsten said at 10:19 p.m. on Sep 25, 2009:
sooo true and sooo perfectly expressed! A wonderful tabblo and the wisdom in it is that makes it a FAV to me !! Thanks!!!
Chilla said at 3:14 a.m. on Sep 26, 2009:
Simple pictures and profound words. A beautiful and thought-provoking Tabblo!
Wildthing said at 4:51 a.m. on Sep 26, 2009:
A great concept, YC. Loss in all its forms is a fundemental part of life, and can be got past, once we go through the denial, anger, and sadness that comes with it, to hopefully emerge stronger, with hope in our heart for what is to come.
Andre. said at 5:32 a.m. on Sep 26, 2009:
sad and wonderful with a strong message. Great implementation.
Merja-zerga said at 5:39 a.m. on Sep 26, 2009:
Des mots vrais, simples et sensibles.
Se raccrocher à ce petit morceau de coeur est important
pour pouvoir Continuer à regarder la vie Positivement.
Merci pour ce message.
ThierryKarine
Eduardo.affonso said at 7:32 a.m. on Sep 26, 2009:
Cool concept, and very well done.
Gaylet said at 8:38 a.m. on Sep 26, 2009:
Cool!
Jesusgoz said at 9:44 a.m. on Sep 26, 2009:
Hermosa secuencia.
Chaitiamma said at 10:48 a.m. on Sep 26, 2009:
Very intriguing !!!
Debdog said at 1:18 p.m. on Sep 26, 2009:
WOW this touches me VERY DEEPLY......i know the feeling you have evoked here....like you said some of my own words....
Ira said at 1:39 p.m. on Sep 26, 2009:
I have understood you. Yours tabblo fine has brought your idea. And I agree with you. Losses... So it is a lot of in life of the people. And sole thing, which can help us is a warm and liking hand. Do not lose hope.
YonderCreature said at 2:29 a.m. on Sep 27, 2009:
Snooway: I'm glad you understand my message and I thank you for the generous compliments, my friend!

Lifequest22: Thank you very much for making this tabblo a favourite of yours!

Karsten: Thanks for your appreciation and for making this a fave! I'm deeply honoured.

Chilla: Thank you for your kind comment and for visiting my tabblo gallery! I'm happy you've connected with the message of my tabblo.

Wildthing: Thanks for sharing your wisdom with me. Yes, we must look ahead in hope and be encouraged by the strengthening that comes with suffering!

Andre: I'm really glad that you like the message and the way I made this tabblo. Thanks for featuring my tabblo again in your group, "Body Language"! It's a privilege!

Merja-zerga: Merci! Oui, c'est vrai--nous devons continuer à regarder la vie positivement!

Eduardo.affonso: Ah, thanks for the encouraging words!

Gaylet: Thank you!

Jesusgoz: Muchos gracias!

Chaitiamma: I'm glad you find this intriguing. Thank you for visiting my tabblo!

Debdog: Words cannot express how glad I am that you are able to connect so deeply with the words, images, and message of this tabblo given what you have experienced. Thanks for your comment and message, my friend! Thanks also for the fave.

Ira: Thank you for the encouragement, my friend--I shall not lose hope, and may you hold onto hope, too! Thanks for taking the time to view and understand my tabblo. *hug*
Pkeener said at 9:05 p.m. on Sep 27, 2009:
the ability to let go is the most freeing and yet, difficult lesson to learn. this is a beautiful tabblo in concept and your prose is so perfect for the shots, or vice versa?
YonderCreature said at 4:07 p.m. on Sep 28, 2009:
AW, thanks so much, PKeener! Yes, you are absolutely right. Letting go is difficult, but freeing. Learning how much and what to let go are also important lessons that I need to learn...
NeusinhaGedoz said at 6:17 p.m. on Sep 28, 2009:
Very interesting. Liked. Beautiful layout. Congratulations.
FoguinhoFoto said at 8:36 a.m. on Sep 29, 2009:
Interestingly, several photos with his hands like parabens.
YonderCreature said at 2:31 a.m. on Oct 2, 2009:
Thank you for visiting this tabblo, NeusinhaGedoz and FoguinhoFoto!
Candlepower said at 11:01 a.m. on Oct 2, 2009:
Topnotch. Warm and loving! So wonderful!
Hollyridger said at 7:56 p.m. on Oct 2, 2009:
This tabblo is so beautiful...
Lifequest22 said at 10:37 a.m. on Oct 5, 2009:
I think we all have issues with letting go. But once we are able to, we find that it was too terrible and actually, we can see the road more clearly. Wonderful conceptual tabblo.
LauraMarivel said at 5:12 p.m. on Oct 5, 2009:
lovely :) and thank you
YonderCreature said at 6:14 p.m. on Oct 5, 2009:
Thank you for the visit and the comments, Hollyridger, Lifequest22, and LauraMarivel!

You're right, Lifequest22, even when it seems so hard to let go, it really isn't so bad once it IS done and we can look back in retrospect. I can't see the road any clearer, but at least the next step is clearer...
Bravemoonbearer said at 6:53 p.m. on Oct 6, 2009:
A favorite as this really touched my heart.
SnowWhite said at 3:19 a.m. on Oct 7, 2009:
A wonderful message - so true. Great idea and tabblo :) Thank you.
YonderCreature said at 3:32 a.m. on Oct 7, 2009:
Thank you for appreciating the message/idea of this tabblo and for leaving me the lovely comments, Bravemoonbearer and SnowWhite! Thank you for the fave, too, Bravemoonbearer!
Flashlife said at 8:59 a.m. on Oct 18, 2009:
ur tabblo left me teary-eyed... such a moving message...
YonderCreature said at 12:40 a.m. on Oct 19, 2009:
Thank you, Flashlife! I'm glad that the message spoke to you, too.
Lange said at 6:37 a.m. on Nov 28, 2009:
Gosto também de mãos, fiz um tabblo esta semana.
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