Living In the Moment

I took this photo in our front yard - Every time I come across it I think of how we grow everyday: From people around us, Books we read, Segments we see on the news, what our family and friends tell us etc ... What experience has shown you growth lately?

This was the affirmation card that I picked for today ~ This seems symbolic of what I have been going through ~ Many thoughts come and go on my writing, my photography - Where I want to head with these essays, photos etc ... We have so many thoughts during the course of a day ... What have you been thinking about?

Recently, My friend Kathryn Atyr introduced me to these affirmation cards by Louise Hay - This is the one I picked for today - My life motto is that everything comes down to "Choice" - I believe it is the choices we make that determine where we are in life - If you choose a certain path, and you are unhappy, you have the power to change it. So this card really spoke to me ... What is your Life Motto?

I do not usually post someone else's work - But when I came across this quote I felt the need to share it with all of you ... I did a search online and this is what I found ... The words caught my attention and really made me think ... What brings you bliss? What tells you that everything will be alright? What makes you brave and authentic to push through?

This picture was taken in Boothbay Harbor, Maine - Every time I come across this photo it reminds me of the beautiful, relaxing weekend we had there. Do you have a certain photo or a certain song that brings you back to that time period?

I have enjoyed SARK's books for quite sometime now - Recently, I started filling this playbook out with long awaited answers - It seems when you are in create mode, the answers just flow ... I highly recommend this book, fun to put your answers down on paper - Somehow they become more real ... Do you have a favorite creative book that you would like to share?

Recently, I have been interested in "Collage Mixed Media" projects - A few days ago I created a collage with all the things I "like" such as a camera, flowers, crafting supplies, books etc - This photo shows a collage I started this evening - Some illustrations that recently caught my eye - Even though they seem a bit "Child-Like", I still like the whimsy of animals, objects etc displayed in this cartoon-like way... Is there something you like - Even if it may seem a bit child-like? A certain stuffed animal? A Christmas Special that you just cannot miss? A childhood game that puts a smile on your face when you see a youngster playing it?