RESOLUTION(S)
Every year, it's the same story. The same start. What can I do to be a better person? . . . a better mother, wife, homemaker? There's no end to the improvements I could make. But I tell myself not to get discouraged. Not to get overwhelmed. Keep it small. Simplify. Always that word going through my mind . . . simplify, simplify. By small, consistent things, are great things brought to pass.
Since last year was the "Year of Liz" for all the wrong reasons, this year is going to be a year of looking up & finding peace, of allowing myself to make mistakes & feel hurt without letting the world cave in. I want to take life in & digest it. Roll it over my tongue & savor it. Take it deep inside of me & feel the love & beauty it has to offer flowing through my veins & soul. To see the bigger picture & not let the little things drag me down into darkness. I want life to be a celebration in all its simplicity & in the everyday, seemingly mundane moments. I want to take it in - all the chaos, to dos, chores, redundant routines & see the gift they can be if I just choose to see it. I want to BE PRESENT. To trust in myself as a mother, creator, teacher, photographer. To cut myself some slack. I want to enjoy the little things & not look down in defeat. When I slip & fall, I will not burrow myself into a hole in the ground again, but rather, I will look up & allow the light of God to penetrate me, to shine & redirect me on my course. I will look up more.
Join me each week on my 365 photo journey & feel free to click through & see a day in the life of other photographers around the world.
Cara Harrison of Mischief & Laughs is next.
I just LOVE that one of your guy dancing on the countertop! So much fun and full of joy. I wish you peace during the new year, and I hope that this project helps you grow. I need to look "up" more often as well... this post was much needed.
ReplyDeleteoh, liz you are such a beautiful person on the inside and out. i am so happy i have had the chance to get to know you !! much love to you this new year!
ReplyDeleteGreat images and post…I agree, looking up in 2013 is a great aspiration and something I need reminding of!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your post!! I'm going to try to look UP in 2013 too!! Excited to do this project with you!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!! These are great- love the ones of your little guy! Looking forward to following along with your 365.
ReplyDeleteThat first one of your little guy is so awesome! I wish I had mirrors like that! I love your photography and your words. I am so happy to be in this group with you.
ReplyDeleteI too love that image of your little one - if only we could let the little joys in life fill us like children do <3 Hoping to see more of your work in this project!
ReplyDeleteLove every one of these images!!! Your so pretty and you son is sooo cute!
ReplyDeleteSuch powerful words and wonderful images to accompany it. Here's to a year of looking up and letting go of the small stuff!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos. Beautiful words. Happy New Year!!
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