"Turning photographs into art through emotion and creativity." - Terry-Anne, Photographic Design Artist
I just read a great article over at Digital-Photography-School.com on how to be inspired every day as a photographer. It suggests making a notebook of inspiring images to find inspiration from. I’ve started mine today. You don’t even have to be a photographer to find it a valuable read. [Read more...]
1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
3. Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep.
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I’ve been on both sides of this fence. Being negative and seeing a half empty glass landed me nowhere. [Read more...]
I really needed to read this and remind myself of what it is that’s important and what shouldn’t be taking my time. I think everyone can take a little something from this…
Take Time Out For Ten Things
Take time out to work ~
It is the price of success.
Take time out to think ~
It is the source of power.
Take time out to play ~
It is the secret of youth.
Take time out to read ~
It is the foundation of knowledge.
Take time out to worship ~
It is the highway of reverence.
Take time out to help and enjoy friends ~
This is the source of happiness.
Take time out to love ~
It is the one sacrament of life.
Take time out to dream ~
It hitches the soul to the stars.
Take time out to laugh ~
It is the singing that eases life’s load.
Take time out to pray ~
It helps bring Christ near and washes the
dust of earth from our eyes.
- Author Unknown
I thought this was so appropriate for the day before Valentine’s Day. Take it to heart friends…
The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. [Read more...]
Have I done any good in the world today?
Have I helped anyone in need?
Have I cheered up the sad and made someone feel glad?
If not, I have failed indeed.
Has anyone’s burden been lighter today
Because I was willing to share?
Have the sick and the weary been helped on their way?
When they needed my help was I there?
Then wake up and do something more
Than dream of your mansion above.
Doing good is a pleasure, a joy beyond measure,
A blessing of duty and love.
There are chances for work all around just now,
Opportunities right in our way.
Do not let them pass by, saying, “Sometime I’ll try”
But go and do something today.
‘Tis noble of man to work and to give;
Love’s labor has merit alone.
Only he who does something helps others to live.
To God each good work will be known.
So for today….here’s a little good that you can do:
When you are making out your Christmas card list this year, please include the following:
A Recovering American Soldier
c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue,NW
Washington,D.C. 20307-5001
It’s amazing how our thoughts and priorities change when we are about to become parents. When I came home from picking out the nursery furniture, I felt so inspired at the very idea of becoming a mom. I can hardly wait!
