As we take to our homes at this time and slow things down a bit, I am hoping personally to read, journal, cook, meditate, take long walks with my dog and think about life, love and the endless pursuit of happiness. We are all responsible for our own happiness and how we create and include that in our lives is a thoughtful process.
With our forced isolations, now is a good time to reset. Take a step back and think through your life. Is it all going too fast? Do you have a feeling of fulfillment and satisfaction with your life? Is your family healthy and happy? Most importantly, are you the person you set out to be? Our daily existence and tasks can be overwhelming and there is little time to ponder these questions. So I am taking this time, as I hope others are as well, to recharge and refocus on who I am.
I am most grateful for having a passion in my life and being able to pursue it and share it with others. This time at home has made me feel energized to give back and be a positive influence to others. I have always had a strong need to accomplish something meaningful in my life and now is the turning point. How can I create something that will live beyond me and either help others or for a moment make them see the beauty I see in the natural world through my photographs? This is my mission and this is who I am.
I love taking care of people, so cooking was a natural pursuit. While it came out of a not so great time in my life, I am a big believer in something good coming out of something bad. So during these times, I am focusing on the good. There is still much to be happy about even in the worst of times if we search our souls hard enough. Be thoughtful, be kind, take care of one another, and just love the life you have.