For my Freestyle Collage No. 17 my theme is "seeking forgiveness". I wanted to explore this concept upon locating a unique statue of person who resembles a female crouched in a position with her head down on her knees. It reminded me of someone praying for relief of some situation.
In the majority of circumstances, when an individual feels he has caused pain, suffering, or even a serious event to occur to others, that person carries a heavy burden of shame.
To relieve himself of that burden, the person may want to ask for forgiveness. On first thought, he may want to shut himself off from others. This is usually done when the person feels that he is not worthy to be forgiven. Shame or guilt may also play a part in this feeling.
However, there are always two sides to any situation. The person who has done the deed, and the other party who feels aggrieved. Sometimes there may never be a true resolution. The person who suffered the wrong may not want to forgive. It's a situation that can be resolved quickly if all parties are willing. Otherwise, the issue may be prolonged. In that case, I feel both individuals won't be able to live a satisfying and fulfilling life going forward.
Asking for forgiveness may seem formidable at the outset. The major hurdle I feel is the person thinking the other party won't be willing to forgive them. Often, admitting one's one fault is difficult. Once you do, there are steps to resolving the issue if done in good faith.
However, giving forgiveness is as important. One must acknowledge that the other person has done a wrong that must be addressed. Being willing to forgive someone is a major step to healing your own heart and soul.
Living a peaceful life by both parties is the ultimate goal.
I leave here my collage theme on forgiveness.
In preparing my theme, the image I drew inspiration from is a pure fractal I created. I love the design of the path. The image resembles a path forward. At the same time, you can travel backward only if you've not destroyed the delicate balance and assistance it took to find your path. If you've broken the trust that paved your way or helped you to succeed in reaching your goal, the return route may not be in place to provide the support you require.
I wanted a serene sunset landscape from which the person is sitting while contemplating his situation. A cave is the perfect setting:
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Below are the additional images I included to complete my theme. Thanks to @shaka for allowing previous contest images to be used by all members. Also, I appreciate the contributions by LMAC members @redheadpei, @onyechi, and @mynatasha. Their images in the LIL database are truly awesome in making my collage scenes come alive.
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Figurine by KELLEPICS at Pixabay
Glass fairy by AlanFrijns at Pixabay
Black panther by artvizual at Pixabay
Seagull landing Contributed to the #LIL by @redheadpei
Black birds Contributed to the #LIL by @onyechi
Blue moon Contributed to the #LIL by @mynatasha
Thanks for your visit. I hope you like my collage theme.
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| What is Let's Make a Collage? | It is a weekly photography and collage contest. |
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| Who created the contest? | @shaka is the contest owner. |
| What type of contest is it? | This Contest utilizes a single photo provided by the contest owner as the basis for you to create your own photo collage by adding to the photo provided. |
| What are the rules? | 1. Use as your starting point for your collage the photography provided by the contest owner. It is located on the contest owner's post for free use without any copyright protection. |
| 2. Entries are required to be posted to the LMAC community and must contain a link to the contest post. | |
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| 4. Extra support with the LMAC trail to all collages where LIL assets have been included AND the respective LIL-contributors set as 2% beneficiaries; | |
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| 8. All sort of editing, modification and/or manipulation is allowed as long as no copyright is affected. | |
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This is almost unspeakably beautiful and meaningful ... this is the hardest and most necessary human journey of all ... the way to life here and in eternity in peace is the path of seeking, and being, forgiven and redeemed...
Hello. Thanks for taking the time to visit and absorb my theme for this project. Yes, seeking forgiveness and giving it are two of the most hardest journeys for humans. It all starts with the desire and willingness to move forward.
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I like your philosophy and the lovely depiction of someone seeking forgiveness. Especially in youth or angry, there are many things we regret saying or doing, looking back with a more mature standpoint.
Hello @redheadpei. Hope you've been doing good. Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate it and your kind words for my collage theme. You know, you're right on the aspect of things we regret not doing. And asking for forgiveness and giving it so each person can move forward is a difficult task to undertake. However, as you say, once you do it, a relief is felt. You look back on the experience with mature eyes and able to see both sides of the issues.
Thanks so much for your support and engagement.
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Hello @itwithsm. Good to see you here. I'm pleased that you enjoyed my collage theme. Yes, I feel the color combination in this piece evokes a tranquil atmosphere in which one can seek solitude and work out issues. I was happy the way the project turned out.
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i LOVE that al lyour collages have a theme around it!
and wwhat you say is really true
when you forgive someone you also heals your heart, it stop hurting you...