As a teenager I had anger so big it would fill up Cellardyke harbour. I used to feel completely hopeless. I was a solitary person, as I can be today, always longing for just one person to know me, to really know me. As a young person growing up in Cellardyke, everyone saw me, but no one knew me; no one knew what I was going through. I lived in a home that did not represent a safe and loving haven. I knew I did not belong there, and when I could, I left, with nowhere to leave to. From that day forward I vowed that no one would ever get to to lock me in or lock me out again.
I decided that every day for the rest of my life, wherever I was, I would look for a beauty in my surroundings. No matter how dark the dusk, I would look for the light; no matter how cold or wild the storm, I would find inspiration within it. Today, once again, I stood by the seashore of my youth. But I felt no anger about my past, only deep and abiding love for the sea and sky here. On the darkest day, there is always light to be found. I believe that to be true.
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2 comments:
Blessings on you my friend.
You are most inspiring.
And I adore following you on twitter. You bring me Scotland, a land dearer to me than anywhere else.
Thank you.
Your life story is very poignant and encouraging ,Mr. Stevenson. I too had a very difficult upbringing in eastern Canada. A lot of money problems for my parents and siblings, mostly due to a mental illness my father lived with every day of his adult life. I too always found a lot of peace and solace in nature and the great outdoors of Canada.From the first moment I've seen your tweets, I've felt a strong connection to your photographs. I often thought it was because my grandparents were Scottish. Now I know it's a much deeper connection I feel. Thank you for sharing your story and your vision. You're truly remarkable.
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