weakness

What If We Re-frame Weakness?

Posted on March 28, 2018 by

Re-framing Weakness

“Everyone sees what you appear to be, few experience what you really are.”

Niccolò Machiavelli

 

Weakness

a fine line in a marble statue

not deep enough to crack,

but penetrating enough to create a story…

weakness

or a vulnerability like a chink in a coat of armor

or strength of character

and trust in those who love you?

weakness fault line

Weakness

a fault line in the earth

reminding us of the fragility of our existence

and yet sturdy enough to walk on…

weakness snowflake

or indecision like a snowflake wafting in the air

or certainty that the world will continue

even when we falter?

weakness peach

Weakness

a soft spot in an overripe peach

reminding us to taste, quickly, before it’s too late

and savor the sticky nectar dribbling down our chin…

or imperfection like a mountain range

erupting from a tranquil valley full of crevices and pitfalls

or offering a majestic view from the top?

January prompt-a-day from write alm – today’s prompt is weakness|strength

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Comments: 15

  • Rebecca Forstadt Olkowski

    March 28, 2018

    I love your descriptions of weakness and the photos that accompany them. I especially relate to the overripe peach dribbling down a chin tasting it before it’s too late.

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    • Jennifer Wolfe

      April 7, 2018

      Rebecca, thank you so much! I always think of my babies and how they were so present when they were eating – just enjoying every peach dribble they got! Take care, xoxo

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  • Brenda

    January 17, 2014

    Very true about our weakness giving us strength. I too am looking forward to three days of recharge. BTW, we need to go for a walk again some time soon.
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    • Jennifer Wolfe

      January 22, 2014

      Yes, Brenda – yes! I hope you were able to rest and recharge, and yes! Let’s do go for a walk soon! I miss you! ~Jennifer

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    • Jennifer Wolfe

      January 17, 2014

      Thank you, Carrie. I agree…if only we can just step back and take a deep look at what is really happening. Thanks so much for supporting mamawolfe! ~Jennifer

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  • Lindsey

    January 15, 2014

    Oh, I love this. This reminds me of a phrase I’ve heard before about how the gift is next to the wound … or something along those lines. I sure hope that’s true. xox

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    • Jennifer Wolfe

      January 16, 2014

      Thanks you, Lindsey. I haven’t heard that phrase exactly, but I think as I grow older (and hopefully wiser) I’m realizing that every little experience offers us a chance to learn, to grow, to become stronger. Things that society may see as weaknesses (especially for women) can actually work to our advantage. Thanks so much for supporting mamawolfe. ~Jennifer

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    • Jennifer Wolfe

      January 16, 2014

      Hi Angie, and thank you! During the winter, especially, I spend a lot of time in the mountains, and am always astounded by the beauty I find there, as well as the clarity of thought I feel when I’m surrounded by the stillness. Thanks so much for commenting! ~Jennifer

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      • Angie

        January 17, 2014

        Our weekend hikes slow in the Winter, but I’m glad to see the mountains daily from my house. They are beautiful and I find such peace in them. So glad you do, too. <3
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        • Jennifer Wolfe

          January 17, 2014

          Yes, Angie – and I can’t wait for some peacefulness during this upcoming three day weekend! ~Jennifer

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        • Jennifer Wolfe

          January 17, 2014

          Yes, Angie – and I’m so looking forward to peacefulness on this three day weekend! ~Jennifer

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  • amanda

    January 15, 2014

    love this, “a soft spot in an overripe peach.”
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    • Jennifer Wolfe

      January 16, 2014

      Thank you, Amanda. I always try to convince my kids that the soft spot is actually the sweetest, best part of the fruit! And thank you, thank you for your lovely writing prompts, too! ~Jennifer

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