This week Patti is leading us with the theme, Where to find the Mysterious! Be sure to check out Patti’s post and her beautiful images. She shared this quote below as well as the explanation for the challenge. ‘We yearn for the beautiful, the unknown, and the mysterious.’ ~ Issey Miyake “When life is aContinue reading “Lens-Artists Challenge # 375 | Where to find the Mysterious”
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How to Survive November 2025 | 19
2025 has been a journey, one where I can admit I self sabotaged on me many times. Blame it on overwhelm and exhaustion after years of caring for other family members, with on going worry and giving up on me, doing the bare minimum to get by. Again, my gratitude for this challenge that isContinue reading “How to Survive November 2025 | 19”
How to Survive November 2025 | 9
Today’s round photo is for my brother Adam… its Adam’s day today – Happy Birthday little brother! I hope you are surrounded by all of our loved ones and your little T in Heaven! He is missed beyond belief… the amount of times Ive wanted to pick up the phone to call or message. OrContinue reading “How to Survive November 2025 | 9”
How to Survive November 2025 | 8
Today’s date, this year, it hitting a little harder. The roundness of a face. November 8, 2008 my little brother Adam fell and hit his head multiple times. This unfortunately began a long road of recovery and major life transitions, all while living with immense pain daily. Our family was gifted this mask, in theContinue reading “How to Survive November 2025 | 8”
Holy Water
As we were driving up to our family cottage last week, this song stopped me in my tracks. As I truly heard the words, my jaw dropped … “I guess you gotta go when the angels calling”… As the Thanksgiving weekend is upon us here in Canada, another family holiday that our brother can onlyContinue reading “Holy Water”
Embracing Growth: A Reflective Meditation Experience
Growth is an interesting thing. I began an 8 week course last night and waking up this morning my heart was feeling so full. Alicia led us through a couple meditations and the one, well it was near water and my soul was instantly there and the peace I felt wash over me was quiteContinue reading “Embracing Growth: A Reflective Meditation Experience”
Rediscovering Creativity After Loss: My 8-Month Journey
Life is interesting at times, as I lean into myself even more I can better sense when I need to be more gentle with myself, or when I need to stop and redirect. As a strong coping mechanism I have leaned hard on the redirect and listening. As the oldest of my siblings, Ive beenContinue reading “Rediscovering Creativity After Loss: My 8-Month Journey”
Healing Through Family Bonding: A Reflective Weekend
This past weekend felt like a deep opportunity for healing as a family, for my own immediate family and our extended family – which I embraced as we gathered for the July long weekend. A fun thing we like to do is go for rides… sometimes it gets a little deep. As you can seeContinue reading “Healing Through Family Bonding: A Reflective Weekend”
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Embrace Rainy Days: Macro Photography Tips
I used to dread the damp, dreary, rainy days. Now I grab my camera and macro lens. I go out and make the best of the weather by shooting! Its one of the most unique ways to capture the beauty of nature, intimately. Ive noticed when shooting macro, I tend to hold my breath. NowContinue reading “Embrace Rainy Days: Macro Photography Tips”
