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Quiet and Calm

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Even in the lazy days of summer there seems to be moments where I definitely feel that there’s no rest for the weary. From staycations to vacations, kids to conferences, work to play, this July has been more jammed-packed than any December I’ve ever known. I know I’m not alone.

 

It’s right about now, about ½ way through summer when many moms especially are waiving their white flags. I surrender! When are things going to let up? What happened to ‘me-time’? 

 

Never fear. There is a way to calm the body and mind even when the heat is on. Grab your camera and use it for the greater good. After taking a few deep cleansing breaths (never underestimate the power of breathing) let your lens guide you to the quiet beauty that lies in wait for you to discover it. Shoot something, anything that sooths your soul and softens your body. Let the peace of the subject matter hold your attention and seep into your being as you enjoy a little change of perspective.

 

Life is what we choose to make it. Let’s see the kind of images that remind you to you slow down a bit and stop to smell the roses (or daisies or magnolias).

 

Now, exhale.

Comments

  19. It’s funny how one of the images that calms me the most these days are of my two best friends -the three of us always try to remind ourselves and eachother to slow down and that life indeed is what we make of it.

    They are my rocks and my source of inspiration and evolution, and I’ll share them with you today. =)

    The image is at the bottom of the post:
    http://szilvias.blogspot.com/2009/05/reunion.html

  23. In coming back from Chicago, one of the things I realized was that the calmest thing for me was taking the time to step away from the photography that I love. I’ve napped (well sort of) with my toddler nearly every day this week and giggling with him across the pillow is just the thing. Love the softness in your image and the cropping—you have a way of choosing a focal point that I always love.