Shadows & Shyness
I am usually not one for being naked in the light. It might surprise you to know that I’m rather self-conscious about showing myself to others (both physically an emotionally). The anonymity provided by the internet allows me to come out of the shadows and expose myself and my mind to the world. It is freeing…and oh so necessary to my emotional well-being, just as much as solitude can be. This is my quiet way of screaming to the world – I need to be heard, but I don’t want to intrude; here I am, on the floor before you, whispering my truths and baring my soul. I write, because often, speech eludes me. Verbalizing my thoughts seems to make them so heavy they fall into my lap and become mangled versions of their pre-birthed perfection. But, writing them allows them the lightness and time needed to float, as effortlessly as possible, into being.
In talking, shyness and timidity distort the very meaning of my words. I don’t pretend to know anybody well. People are like shadows to me and I am like a shadow. – Gwen John
25 Comments
Elliott Henry
This was interesting to read, Brigit. I do like your photo.
Accidental Masturbator
Rest assured, if you’re going to hang around these parts of the blogosphere, you’re far from alone in this.
Brigit Delaney
I find it wonderfully ironic that so many sex bloggers are shy introverts. Writers in general, actually.
silverdom
Thank you for posting this beautiful image.
Sweetgirl
A lovely image. You have a beautiful, feminine body be proud ?. Thank you for sharing .
Kat
You look beautiful in that light. Lovely curves.
Indie
What a beautiful warm photo which highlights your gorgeous bod. I hear you BTW.
Indie xx
Brigit Delaney
I believe we hear loudest the songs of our own people. xoxo
Malflic
You look absolutely stunning.
Brigit Delaney
Thank you…xoxo
Jo
The photo is gorgeous; really warm and inviting. But I love the words, too. This sentence: “Verbalizing my thoughts seems to make them so heavy they fall into my lap and become mangled versions of their pre-birthed perfection” reminds me a lot of something Stephen King says in Different Seasons: “The most important things are the hardest to say… words diminish them — words shrink things that seemed limitless when they were in your head to no more than living size when they’re brought out.” Not the same idea, but they both focus on how your spoken or written thoughts and feelings differ from your internal ones. I think we all feel this way at times – that once the words come out they’re no longer exactly what we thought or felt.
Brigit Delaney
That’s funny that you choose a King quote. I’m currently in a King phase. Haven’t read him for years, but all of the sudden I reading several in a row.
Cammies on the Floor
You are so beautiful. I love the warmth and shadows playing about your body
Submiss34F
A delicious image – and if you are anything like me – the more pics you post the better you feel about yourself.
Missy x
Brigit Delaney
Yes…it does help to see myself through the lens. And the wonderful, supportive comments of others bolster me, as well.
Victoria Blisse
A powerful image, cleverly done 🙂
missy
This is a beautiful picture – so warm and inviting 🙂
LittleSwitchBitch
Stunning image – I love the warm edit x
Molly
I love the warm colours in this and how you both in and out of the shadows at the same time. It is a very beautiful and sensual shot
Mollyx
Bee
Those words could’ve been written by me too, I want to be seen but I need to remain in the shadows.
Beautiful image with gorgeous warming colour.
Marie Rebelle
This is really beautiful 🙂
Rebel xox
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Cousin Pons
Such a wonderful image of you Brigit. The lighting is superb. Very painterly. You look so at ease and beautiful.
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