I Can See

There are many challenges in life and one that I have been navigating for more than a handful of years is seeing properly. Ive had glasses since I was about 12 years old. I will never forget that day, leaving and looking around I actually said, does everyone see like this?

Fast Forward now almost 33 years later and its been a very real struggle for me. One that wasn’t actualized until I showed the clinic what I had to do to be able to see clearly – move my glasses up higher on my eyes. I was hesitant, however they assured me all would work out.

I picked up my new glasses on Monday and instantly could see, not just clearly, but clearly in the distance! Remarkable.

For so many years, I put up with this issue, having been told that the tests show the same numbers and my eye sight was not weakening. Not to use the word finally, however to finally be heard for exactly what I needed.

Its was like a brand new day for me. Sight IS life changing.

I came home and although a part of my world, still feels like turmoil and heaviness for me – being relieved of this was more significant than I had realized. Rather than being in overwhelm and the frustration of not being able to see properly, had been lifted – even amongst other “stuff”.

My evening flowed so beautifully, incredibly actually. I was alone in silence in the kitchen, previously when overwhelm would instantly take over there would be also residual feelings of whatever else… Not only did I make a wonderful dinner – from scratch, but I also got some work off my plate and was able to enjoy a new tv series I am watching and be in bed shortly after 9pm.

So this is my and your reminder, if there is something that just isn’t flowing well in your life, how can you shift that? Even if it means using your voice and speaking up for change!

The Flower Hour #13 | Fall Love

I saw the yellow plants and was pleasantly surprised to see the bee’s!

Monochrome Madness | Snowmobile Trail

I love how you can shift an image when processed monochrome, the timeless feeling it’s beauty provides.

Cell Pic Sunday | Soulful Snow

Sunday morning, beautiful bright day, the snow is gently falling.

I began my day with a routine I would like to do daily. Time in my den with myself, as well as pulling some oracle cards.

The more I follow my intuition and stay in the flow of life, the happier I am!

Happy Sunday, I hope today is everything that you need it to be.

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One Word | Forward

I came across this ‘One Word’ challenge on Saturday evening, time zones feel so incredibly interesting to me, she was posting this on Sunday in her time zone and me being in Ontario Canada it was still Saturday evening.

Our dog is loving the snow, these mild temperatures he has been over heating, so he’s been laying in the snow and pushing himself forward along the stop of the snow with his back legs 😉

It was a dreary day yesterday that had me spending the day inside, after seeing the Lens-Artists challenge I felt inspired to get outside with an old favourite lens and capture ‘Around the Corner’. Our dog began rolling and pushing himself in the snow, cooling himself down.

Lens-Artists Challenge #380 | Around the Corner

This week Anne begins the challenge has us on photo journey, around the corner. “Have you ever gone out on a photo outing and not seen anything that would have your camera saying, “Pick me up and help me take this picture.” I have a theory that there is always something to photograph. It may not be an award-winning photo or attractive to your photographic eye; but, take the risk and find something about it that may prove worthy of your attention.” Anne

I was stumped at first with this challenge, if I had anything that was close to this, I wasn’t getting any creative boost for this. So I let myself sit with it for a bit until I felt inspiration. I didn’t feel like going into town, or even going for a drive, I was actually excited to have a home day. Then the inspiration, as dusk was on the verge of setting in, it hit me! I held myself back at first, looking outside seeing it the light was beginning to fade. I leaned in a little more. Knowing my heart needed

Grab your camera and the 50mm lens – that I haven’t used in a while…

Go outside with the dog, capture ‘around the corner’ shots around our place. The inspiration that hit was the textures, we have brick, a stone ledge and siding on our home after we customized it with a major home reno years ago. As we walked out through the garage, our dog thought we were going to see my husband in his shop.

Mom what are we doing?

I forgot how beautiful this lens is. Its a beast, however when at home this type of challenge, presented with an opportunity to put this lens to good use!

Around the corner of our garage – which we turned also added onto, to turn the entrance to the front from the side – is our covered deck, one of the best parts of our major reno. As soon as Spring weather arrives, we are on the deck and the inside living room awaits us until late fall, early winter!

Around the corner of my husbands shop is our ramp to the back yard, its incredibly handy! Its perfect for the dog to roll in the snow as well 😉

The corner of the neighbours farm across the street. I adore this fence.

Around the corner of our front door is this statue, it was my grandparents on top of a fountain, this has stuck around in our garden and Ive become fond of it.

Around the corner of our front porch is this birch decorative tree, from my sister and her husbands wedding.

I am grateful for these challenges, on a day that wasn’t as desirable to be outside, it got me outside, camera in hand with an old favourite of a lens, this was fun! It was the distraction that I needed right now, as I hold faith that the journey will soon be turning a positive corner for our loved one.

“When things are not going your way, you will start doubting yourself.
Stay positive, keep the faith, and keep moving forward – your
breakthrough may be just around the corner.”

Roy T. Bennett.

If you would like to participate in the challenge be sure to tag Lens-Artists and check the tag next Saturday for the next challenge with Ritva! Click here for more info on these challenges!

Its Time For My Close Up | Ducks

The ducks at the Sulpher Springs Conservation Area in Hanover are so beautiful to watch!

Oh yes, show your beauty off!

“If you keep your feathers well oiled,
the water of criticism will run off,
as from a duck’s back.”

~Ellen Swallow Richards~

Thoughtful Thursday Photo + Word Challenge | #1

Coming back to my blog has been more than heart warming, its a confirmation to my soul that I am following my path.

Today, this means a little bit even more. Yesterday I had the inspiration of a “Thoughtful Thursday” photo challenge. Through photos and words its incredible how much someone can heal.

If you would like to join, I would love to see your interpretation!

‘When faced with unknown, the best you can do is spread your wings and find your balance to flow through to the end with grace and ease.’

Today someone close is facing an unknown, which has my heart guarded as well and feeling this.

Find that trust within, to spread your wings and fly high, knowing you are held.

Prayers up!

Ducks in a Row

Do you have your ducks in a row?

As we were heading over to Sulphur Springs my husband suggested a photo that I had to get… ducks in a row – without even looking for this, while taking photos, I found it!

When I think of having ‘all my ducks in a row’, the reality of that… can someone? However the deeper I allow myself to think of it, when you I do, theoretically have all my ducks in a row I feel a deep sense of peace. I feel like my cup is overflowing and my creative well is deepening. Taking 10 minutes for me, out in the fresh cool air, allowing my creative juices to flow.

Your Life As Art Photography by Pam

Artist & Intuitive | Pamela Zmija

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