“I am so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers” –Excerpt from Anne of Green Gables
This quote is one of my favorites. Not only because of my love of fall, but because it is a reminder to be grateful for the little things that we often over look. A reminder to find beauty in all things no matter how insignificant it may seem—something that unfortunately, I often forget to do.
Be thankful for all that surrounds you and be sure to express your gratitude daily.
This past week has been a rough one to say the least. Do you ever have days when you feel like you just can’t win? That is how I have felt since last Saturday. I’m not complaining, we all have those moments- some of us just handle them more eloquently than others. To make it through this week I have kept reminding myself of a quote that I love;
“Embrace the fact that you may zig zag your way to your best life” -Unknown
Personally, I struggle with this possibility. I like to have a set plan and know exactly what the future holds. I’m beginning to realize that sadly this cannot be. This week especially, I have learned to accept that there are no guarantees in life. I am ready to start my journey on this winding road and embrace the fact that I may never know where it is going to lead me.
I said before that I briefly lost touch of my love of photography. I have been in somewhat of a haze the past few weeks, but recently I have started to see the beauty in life’s many challenges. As I was looking through some photos I took this summer I came across these…
I woke up for an early morning run and as I rolled out of bed I noticed the thick fog outside my window. I was lazy and decided to skip my run. So I ended up grabbing my morning coffee and sat down on the couch. I sat there staring out the window, entranced by the fog. I couldn’t resist so I grabbed my camera and headed out onto the balcony.
The grass was covered in dew, left over from the night storms.
These pictures reminded me that there is beauty even on the darkest of days. We just have to push past all of the fog that fills our minds and create our own beauty.
Weeks and months had passed since I had willingly picked up my camera. During the beginning of June I was nannying for a family while their parents were out of town. I had a few hours to myself before the kids returned home and I was overcome with grief, joy, and confusion all at the same time. I ran up stairs, grabbed my camera and headed out for a walk around the acreage.
It was exactly what I needed to help me think and clear my mind. For so long I hadn’t been living my life the way I wanted to and just by picking up my camera I rediscovered all the things that I love and enjoy.
From here on out I hope to continue pursuing the life that makes me happy. Nothing and no one will interfere with my passion again.
