looking at my hand


The other day I came home after work and crashed, which I do sometimes after a long day with the special kiddos. When I woke up I stretched my vision down my arm and looked at my hand. Totally relaxed, it was slightly curled and wanting to grasp. To hold on. To offer something.

I find it interesting that a hand at rest is not wide open and stiff, but soft and curved. No deep thoughts beyond that. An observation of my God-created body.

12 comments

CB | October 10, 2011 at 6:50 AM

It is always interesting the everyday things you notice when you are relaxed and can take a minute to look around.

Welcome to the Garden of Egan | October 10, 2011 at 9:08 AM

Most insightful.
You are right, a relaxed hand is inviting.

Love it.

lesa | October 10, 2011 at 3:11 PM

Yes, you are right, but my eye caught your nicely painted fingernails. :)

Ann Marie | October 10, 2011 at 6:28 PM

This post made me realize -- I need to be more observant.. and relax a little more. For reals.

Joanie | October 10, 2011 at 9:05 PM

I also love the color on your nails. Hope your hands can stay relaxed with your little kiddos.

Connie | October 10, 2011 at 10:15 PM

You're always serving, giving, doing for others. It's good that your hands could relax for just a bit!

Unknown | October 11, 2011 at 3:14 PM

Very cool ... beautiful thought.

Grumpy Grateful Mom | October 11, 2011 at 8:02 PM

I love that you took a minute to make this observation. Looking at my hand. It is partially covered in fingernail polish from a horrendous toddler incident earlier in the day.

Lara Neves | October 11, 2011 at 8:59 PM

I always find that interesting too...especially while I am running or some such.

You have very nice hands, I must say. :)

wendy | October 14, 2011 at 8:47 PM

gosh, there is a lot of stuff to think about...with a sleeping hand.
I'll have to peek out of my sleepy eyes one of these times and see what Mine is doing.
It is kind of getting to be a knarled crooked thing.
hey...you even had painted nails.

TheOneTrueSue | October 20, 2011 at 7:53 AM

I loved this visual.

Lola Sharp | October 24, 2011 at 6:14 PM

well, I for one think this is a very deep thought, a lovely thought. :)