Two shots of the poppy fields have slotted together fairly well, with not too much processing, to give the whole in a diptych.
A little personal reflection today: just had an NHS physio appointment for back pain/discomfort. The physiotherapist, in addition to being really helpful, commented from my history that I've been self-managing it for a long time - not something which had occurred to me.
A list of my meds was asked for at the appointment, in my case a list of one: lithium for bipolar disorder, which I definitely do self-manage. I've kept well now for 13 years and another physically and mentally bleak stay in the psychiatric unit is definitely not on my bucket list.
papaver somniferum - like the sound - would make a good meditation mantra
It's a fantastic poppy field and as you say the shots slot together very well. Would love to see them in colour.
I'm going to use the papaver somniferum mantra, sometimes I can't get to sleep in.
What a fabulous composition Hazel. Maybe opium is not quite the answer tho!! In the end we know ourselves and our bodies better than anyone and self managing, once we know the problem is the way to go. Good luck to you, I understand completely, fav!
Super diptych, Hazel. Well done with the self management.... it's the best way if you can do it, keep it up! If I handed over control I'd be done for psychologically.
David, thank you so much for your comment, appreciated. Had my 1st bipolar episode age 19 at uni, only learnt my diagnosis 30+ yeras later, then came my research & self management. Mixed & philosophical feelings about the delay because in the interim I had a fulfilling teaching career. And yes we all need at least a measure of control.
Do prefer the colour version. Well done self managing my son has mental health problems, permanent medication, but I visited him in the hospital, where he went voluntarily many years ago now, and it was a scary place.
Great diptych "I can hardly see the join". Love the colour versions best. Pleased to hear you can manage your back pain well and you can enjoy life to the full
I'm going to use the papaver somniferum mantra, sometimes I can't get to sleep in.
I've put it here Catherine - please say what you think http://365project.org/quietpurplehaze/add-ins/2016-07-23
Bep go here: http://365project.org/quietpurplehaze/add-ins/2016-07-23
I like the rhythm in papaver somniferum when said aloud.
Thank you, Cherrill - after I posted this I felt a bit worried!!! (that I shouldn't have posted it...)
Thanks for the colour. I like the rhythm and the cadence.
David, thank you so much for your comment, appreciated. Had my 1st bipolar episode age 19 at uni, only learnt my diagnosis 30+ yeras later, then came my research & self management. Mixed & philosophical feelings about the delay because in the interim I had a fulfilling teaching career. And yes we all need at least a measure of control.
I hope your son is doing OK now, Deni.
That's very heartening to know.