At the start of the year, with a lot of turmoil and confusion in my life, I made the decision to focus on the positives and turn what seemed like bad situations into something that I could be grateful for. I then realized that every day I have so much to be thankful for that it was worth documenting it in some way… and photographs were the natural choice for me.
3 months on, and I now have 89 photographs (I actually have more because some days I take photos of several things I am grateful for but only post one) that represent all the fabulous things in my daily life that are worth celebrating. I am human, and not every day has been easy for me, not every day has been a day without struggle or heartache or painful experiences… but every day, regardless of what could be negative situations, I have looked for the positive… and although on some days I have struggled, I have always found SOMETHING to be thankful for!
Looking back over the images from the last 3 months it is glaringly obvious to me that the important things, the things in my life that stand out the most as being things I am grateful for, are people… those beings who share life with me on a daily basis, who make me smile, laugh, and challenge me, but who always fill my heart with a love only a mother can know. Featured heavily are also the people who have shared a part of my life journey and left an impact that words cannot describe, and friendships that constantly support and encourage and lift me up when I need it most.
Places also seem to be a major source of gratitude… recognition of the beauty within the surroundings, the sunrise, the wildlife, the natural world. These are things that make my heart sing with thanks that I am here and able to experience them.
I was told today by a lady who has had struggles with her health over the last year that ‘Every day is a good day’ – and that is exactly the attitude that keeps life full of gratitude, joy and purpose! Because NOW is all we really have, and none of us know what tomorrow may hold… I am so grateful for right now! Grateful that I am blessed with the opportunity to experience THIS MOMENT, whatever it holds… whether it can be perceived as ‘good’ or ‘bad’…
Because, and I know I harp on this, but it is just so darned true...
the ordinary moments really are EXTRAORDINARY!!!!!
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