Transparent

Memory of childhood. It's interesting how an experience can filter into the present.

Transparent

Deep, clear, silent with no distractions: This high mountain lake, of my distant childhood memory. Beyond my world, looking down into cold, clear depths, this boat of my youth, as my father rowed along its water’s glass like surface.

Within the present I go deep within my soul, transparent and still but hidden in depths mysterious. Earth’s human occupants; within our souls is where transparent reality lies. We live in layers though unseen by others within our souls. We are aware of our own inner life and at the same time clothed with a protective outer body garment. This beauty of our humanity waits, revealing inner loveliness, like a delicious picnic satchel, contents unseen. Until its life sustaining parts are revealed and offered to another it is nothing.

So is our person, our being, as we share and unpack ourselves. Value becomes apparent. We are like that. It is easy to hide.  Nothing is gained or lost in hiding. Skimming the surface of one another is safe, safe and dull. So, do we submit to one another‘s viewing and resulting edification of lessons earned, sometimes easily sometimes not?

We are alive; alive to try, struggle, and maybe even at times grunt our way through the deep things of life together. Layer upon layer, within us; to sacrifice, be transparent. Open the door of our time; listen, care and respond- troubleshoot together. Because, then, in all of the struggles and beauty of life we are not alone.  Kathy Van Kurin, 2016

Author's Note

How have memories come forth for you?

Reviews

[Neville]

these words are a real delight to meander through and explore.. I have considered them twice already.. the first time at my normal reading pace, and then more slowly and breathing them and taking them in more deeply..

I really like the way together they fit the page, not sure whether that is due to formatting or some higher writing skill than I myself possess. The message that you weave throughout though a simple one is quite beautiful and should I hope have universal appeal.... Bless you Kathy...And here's wishing you Peace Love & All Good Things, Neville

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Neville,
It is true I think for the human soul the connection we make in our daily life experiences wiht the past. One thing simply flows from another. That's what happened here. Anyhow your kind and sincere, helpful insights were just the ticket. Ya know I do appreciate that and Peace, Love & All Good Things to you too.
Kathy

[Neville]

You are most welcome my friend & truly....

Neville

[Fabian G. Franklin]

My dear friend and mentor, Dr. Dan Ballard, used to say, "What good are we if we can't help one another along the way?" I enjoyed this, Kathy. Well done, my poetic friend.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Fabian G. Franklin,
Oh you are so blessed to have a friend such as you have mentioned above. How many of us need to be a mentor, to simply lend a kind ear, word or a hug. I really appreciate your review. It is edifying which goes a long way with me. Thankyou!
Blessings,
Kathy

[Kent Rawski]

Thank you for this write Kathy we can all relate to something like this its deep

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Kent Rawski,
I was in the mood to see the world through my young eyes where imagination is big and optimistic.
Thank you.
Kathy

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Beautiful...but those shoes can see into us into the transparency of form...are the ones that need no telling...for they see all ...can relate to all...share all..like I say I feel like I’m on the outside looking in...🌹🌹

[Kathy Van Kurin]

thoughts in time,
Hi. How similar humanity really is and I agree. Sometimes a person meets another and 'click', it is as if a picture is taken with perfect focus. This desire to know and be known is an intrinsic and wonderful aspect of the human diamond.
Love your words and am sending good wishes and a prayer your way. Blessings, kathy

[alanwgraham]

Regardless of our beliefs Kathy, there is lots of universal wisdom in your well considered piece. It's good that you haven't pushed a particular view that might switch off many. We certainly have depths and I belief that most of us are better than we think.
It's a pleasure to read something so positive.
All the best.
Alan

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Alan,
Everyone is somehow searching one way or another. I simply am open about life. We all just shine who we are. I appreciate your own transparency. It is your own place in life right now. I think that each life is processing all the time. I sure do appreciate thinking you found this older this one of mine positive. What can I say, but thanks!
Kathy

[Sami Khalil]

Transparency is honesty unpacking the truth layer by layer to reveal the beauty of self purification and oneness with all things. You message is a guide, a journey to the self and an embrace of shared humanity. Our interactions are a must to gain insights and our connections are a trust to forfeit ignorance. Very soothing and well articulated.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Sami Khalil,
Your above offering of thought is a beginning to a piece which is helpful and edifying. I could see you beginning a body of writing with this. The whole review was great and the sentence regarding gaining insight and connections to trust gaining insight was very helpful.
Bless you in your life and everything you do.
Kathy

[Sami Khalil]

Much obliged. Might be. You never know. Always welcome Kathy.

[barleygirl]

WOW! WOW! And WOW! This is an amazing description of how transforming it can be to have some regular practice where one gets straight with oneself & possibly Great Spirit for those who go there. This is a beautiful description of self-care. I would wager to say most people do not do this until later in life, if at all. Since I did alot of backpacking in my younger days, that's where I first began to thrive on this feeling (intermittent). But it wasn't until the last 10 years living alone & disabled in the wilderness, that I really got in touch with this process you describe (full-time). It's transforming! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Margie,
So nice to hear from you. A bit of connection with others and how our writing touches the reality of another's experience is so great. I can see how your life and situation has brought you to place of soul searching and the looking at how life has processed to the present. (Hope I got that right.) Anyway I'm intrigued by your place of solitude and strength for we do need strength. Experincing the out of doors is wonderful and I can imagine you enjoying as you say above, (backpacking.) Love your sweet review. Blessings to ya Miss Margie. I hope you find tidbits of joy here and there.
Kathy

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

First of all, you've done beautifully with your imagery. I was inside the scenes you limned. I also enjoyed your manner of writing about what means so much to you, the depth of emotion really shows and gives the reader a powerful feeling of how you must feel. I also liked the value and moral of the story, which so many stories today lack. As I said, you convey so much to the reader and it makes reading it so enjoyable. Tyfs!!!

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Cyprian Van Dyke,
Yes, our inner person comes into play somehow as we share. For really we are sharing our value's. I can't say that it always makes sense when something goes onto the page but you are such a treasure to share honestly and clearly. It really does give a hand to others. I was thinking that your stories are ones with moral threads through them. I suppose some would think this above thing I wrote to be corny and unrealistic so Thank you and thank you dear friend and writer.
Blessings,
Kathy

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

Your writing is amazing, not corny nor unrealistic. Keep up the good work!

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Thanks so much!

[wordman]

if we lived our lives through our souls it would be a better world,touching write

[Kathy Van Kurin]

wordman,
We hide behind masks it seems at times. I think transparency and being teachable are so important. Speaking of myself. With time learning can always be the wonderful reality. I like your phrase...'If we lived through our souls' truly who we are.Thanks for your time and all.
Blessings to you
Kathy

[wordman]

my pleasure

[Einstein Noodle]

how true how true ...transparency with one's self and then with others is a strengthening and a freeing ... trouble is for those who pursue the inner self and revealing it .. is that it is hard to find someone who will hold that "self" gently with an attitude of letting go themselves ... your musings reminds me of Kahlil Gibran and his writings ;) deep stuff for me so early in the morning .... and a positive place for me to bid adieu to the Cafe' for the day ... top o' the mahrnin' to ya Kathy!!
E.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Einstein Noodle,
I guess that the hope for good in human interactions my hope. Your being realistic. It's a gamble to be open, honest transparent. What guarantee does anyone have that an open personality iwll be shared in return? Thanks for your review. I appreciated your view on Kahill Gibran too and really interesting to me!
Blessings to you today and many more 'Top o' the mahrnin to ya too!
Kathy

[Einstein Noodle]

:) ....................

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this reminds me of my dad and different adventures he and i shared...i savored those times...even though back then i didn't exactly act like i wanted to do those things until we were actually doing them...
i have such good memories of him....fishing, miniature golf, bowling...eating BLT's and Fried Chicken at this little restaurant in Kentucky...such good memories....this brought that back.
I stopped at certain moments...and can still bring them up almost with a photographic memory.
thanks for this, Kathy,
j.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Jacob,
I think it is so nice to hear your sharing of your own papa. You remember that he gave of his time to be with you. I love that Lots of different moments of sharing a meal feeding your mind and life as a lad. So cool!
Loved your personal sharing of life stuff above.
Thanks so much.
Kathy