In order to explain what I mean, I'll just use me as an example. My garden is comprised of my many unfinished screenplays that hold a vast number of potentials. It also contains all of the possessions that I hold dear to my heart like my movie collection and rare collectibles. The only problem is that I don't trust anyone, really, to hear or handle them. I have been hurt many times by people I thought were close to me. I allowed them into my garden to play, but they end up either accusing me of my love for childish things or all in all betraying me by simply leaving my garden and never returning. Because of this, I've started to close off my garden. Not many people can get in anymore.
It's hard to trust in a world like this. Lots of people who know me tend to think that I'm depressed or lonely because I don't have many friends. Don't get me wrong, though! I do have a few close friends still whom I love dearly, but whenever I meet someone new, it takes a while for me to open up my garden's gates. My faith in Jesus helps, but unfortunately my garden sees many winters and little springs. In the future I plan to grow in my maturity and confidence, eventually reaching out towards everyone.
For now, I'll trust the people reading this blog with a special little treat. The picture below is an image of two of my original characters who are a part of my "Guardian Animal" animated television series (which I have yet to find an animator for). Their names are Mose and Magdella. Both play key roles in the show. I hope you enjoy!
Thank you. I didn't realize how firmly I had closed off my garden until I read this. I think something else we can learn is how to not be the kind of child that fools around and causes gardens to be closed. You can climb trees as an adult, too.
ReplyDeleteYour illustration is lovely, by the way. I hope you are able to get that project off the ground.