Inspired...

I would like to write more on my blog. I haven't had a chance to take pictures recently because my weekends have been busy, and I haven't been inspired to take as many recently. I'm sure that urge will return when Spring comes into full bloom.

Sometimes I have a hard time deciding what to write about that is not too horribly personal and yet interesting at the same time. I have thought about using this as a way to publish some of my poetry, but that seems a wee bit personal. Maybe someday I'll feel okay to use this as an outlet to let someone besides myself read what I have written. Anyway...I digress...

Today I have decided to write about this quote that I found in a book I have. I take immense comfort in reading books with quotes and little inpsirational bits and pieces that I can use in my life; I have quite a few books that include short quotes for inspiration or quotes that aid my pursuit in understanding life. I love these books, not only for my own reading pleasure, but also because I find them extremely useful when I create collages and gifts for other people.

So, here is what I wanted to write about today:
"The only normal people are the ones you don't know very well." --Foe Ancis

This particular quotation struck me because I often repeat this other phrase that I inherited from various close friends: "Normal only refers to a setting on the washing machine." I think our vision or perception of what is "normal" can often damage our view of ourselves and our own experiences. Who creates what is "normal?" Each of us has some idea in our heads about what we think is "normal" based on what we perceive other people have that we may not have or may want...or what society tells us is "normal." However, this idea of "normal" is just a masquerade. Each of us has the opportuity to see past the masks when we realize that our own experiences create what is "normal" for us and no one else.