Choose All Possibilities and then Remember to Stay

Pendant from the talented and beautiful hands of Liz Lamoreux

o-pen [oh-puh n] adjective*

1. not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.

2. having the interior immediately accessible, as a box with the lid raised or a drawer that is pulled out.

3. relatively free of obstructions to sight, movement, or internal arrangement: an open floor plan.

4. not covered or closed; with certain parts apart: open eyes; open mouth.

5. without covering, esp. a protective covering; unprotected; unenclosed.

6. accessible, as to appeal, ideas, or offers: to be open to suggestion.

7. exposed to general view or knowledge; existing, carried on, etc., without concealment: open disregard of the rules.

8. generous, liberal, or bounteous: to give with an open hand.

9. acting publicly or without concealment, as a person.

10. unreserved, candid or frank, as persons or their speech, aspect, etc.: an open manner.

Of the 86+ possible definitions 

of the word Open, 

I picked my 10 favourites. 

Now, the fun begins: 

how to put all these 

possible variations 

into practice: 

daily.

A lifetime's work: this being open

and the joy of it all is

it's subject to all

and sundry 

interpretations

as each day unfolds.

*Brave will be for another day...

Comments

[Pherenike]

Certainly is a lifetimes work.
I like the definitions you chose.

[jin]

*open* was my rock at Squam!
And utterly thrilled was I on opening the amazing box of treats from you tonight! Your cards are quite spectacular. So very generous (and liberal and bounteous!) of you...
~ thank you SO much, dear Liz ~
x x x x

[kelly]

mmmm....good stuff.

[Irene]

My favorite is number 5. The notion of being uncovered, which seems to be about vulnerability. It can seem so risky, but is the key to a creative life.