brilliantine

Diamonds are formed when carbon, the common coal, is subjected to great pressure. It feels like that at times, the great pressures of life creating in me something greater, and more precious than I was before. I  was inspired to take this self portrait because it is that kind of day--there is clarity, a great breakfast, a motivation to put in even a little work out, and a conversation with my shrink about how I am editing my life to make improvements, to become a little more independent, a lot more alive. It is that kind of day. :)