A little lesson about loss and opportunity...or Attitude is ALMOST Everything!
Last year I posted about Finding Perfect Treasures.
I had found this little French Bust at a garage sale for a buck.
A couple of weeks ago, I bumped it and sent it crashing to the floor, in pieces.
Here's just another shining example.
I was irritated, needless to say. It had only cost a buck,
but I would probably have paid THREE or more.
But...I found it amazing that even though the bust
was in 5 pieces, the head was intact.
And the little guy was staring at me as if to ask. "WHY???"
So I started puzzling out the pieces as if I might be able to glue him back together.
I don't much like things that have been glued back together, though.
It's almost as if you are ignoring the tragedy as if it never happened.
What I DO find intriguing, though, is the creative re-purposing broken or
obsolete items into a new creation with a new function - a new life!
I will keep the little head until I find a new way to use it.
I can see it peeking out of a sweet potato vine in the garden, or
combined with other disconnected elements to form a
whole new person. The tragedy that could have
ended everything has necessitated a new direction.
The mess has become the message.
The new creation is evidence that there is
another way, and that the other way can be a good one.
If you don't lose your head during the process.
Word for the Day:
1 Peter 2:21
To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you,
leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.
Possibly Linking With
Wednesday
http://verymerryvintagestyle.blogspot.com/ Share the Love Wednesday
http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com.au/ White Wednesday
http://www.thethriftyhome.com/ Penny Pinching Party
http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/ What’s it Wednesday
http://junkernewbie.blogspot.com/ Would You Buy It Wednesday
http://www.notjustahousewife.net/ Show Me What Ya Got
Thursday
http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/ Under $100 Link Party
http://savedbysuzy.blogspot.com/ Suzy's House Party
http://thriftydecorating-nikkiw.blogspot.com/ Thrifty Thursday
http://katherinescorner.com/ Thursday Favorite Things
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/ Time Travel Thursday
http://frommyfrontporchtoyours.blogspot.com/ Treasure Hunt Thursday
http://www.savvycityfarmer.com/ thrift’n on a thursday
http://blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com Home and Garden Thursday
http://www.jannolson.blogspot.com/ Share Your Cup Thursday
http://livelaughrowe.blogspot.com Live Laugh Linky
Friday
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/ Feathered Nest Friday
http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/ Frugal Friday
http://www.findingfabulousblog.com/ Frugalicious Friday
http://www.atthepicketfence.com/ Inspiration Friday
http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/ Flaunt it Friday
http://sassysites.blogspot.com/ Free For All Friday
http://www.lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com Spread the Love
Saturday
http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/ Saturday Nite Special
http://too-much-time.com Get Schooled Saturday
