October 29, 2009 by admin
“Nothing is permanent in this wicked world, not even our troubles”
~Charlie Chaplain~
The first photo was taken this afternoon in the late sun on the Hallowell side of the Kennebec River.. it’s a minute drive from the house. The second photo was taken while I was walking in the Reservoir, also here in Hallowell. There is much natural beauty around us and I always have to remind myself of this and try to take advantage of it as much as I can. Regardless of how tired or stressed out I’m feeling nothing cures me more then being in the outdoors. The silence all around except for your feet swishing thru the fallen leaves. The smell of the seasons changing. The bite in the air. It’s an all natural, free to everyone, honest to goodness remedy for what ails you.
I did give today as well.. it was to a homeless girl who was trying to get some money to get back home. She was standing out near the entry into the Walmart parking lot. Sure it could all be a story but there was something different about this girl. Anyways.. while I’m pretty short on money I still gave her $10.00.. she was shy but looked me right in the eyes.. she seemed true.. didn’t really think about the giving part until after it was all done. I guess even when you aren’t consciously looking to give there are always moments when they arise, maybe it’s just a matter of paying attention, getting out of your own and seeing what’s around you.
~ peace ~
October 27, 2009 by admin
The soup in the photo above was my lunch today.. and represents the gratitude portion of my post today. My mother volunteers at a local church here in Hallowell. My mother had mentioned to the woman she works that I wasn’t feeling well. When the woman came to pick up my mother this morning, to bring her to the church she dropped off this delicious homemade chicken soup for me. My gratitude is for this kind act and I am deeply appreciative.. thank you Helene 
The giving portion today has been a little difficult as I’ve had a lot of things going on today and didn’t get out at all. I was busy editing the last of the wedding photographs and dealing with some personal issues that came up over the last few days. So.. my giving today will be prayers. They go to to people for different reasons.. the first is to Hayley whom I was supposed to be seeing at the end of the week which would be the first time in two months I would see her. Well she is sick.. her roommate has the flu and was sent home for a week a couple of days ago and now Hayley herself is sick and quarantined to her room for one week. So.. I will not be able to go down to visit nor will my sister and her kids as they were going to as well. To Hayley I am thinking of you and giving you my healing thoughts and prayers.
The other giving thought is to someone who is close to me and all I will say is you are in my prayers as well for reasons of which you know..
The leaf in the photo represents my thoughts being taken and passed along to you both..
Peace
October 26, 2009 by admin
I was reading a magazine while at work this past weekend (I go to the local library and check a bunch out to bring with me on my weekends at work) and read a story that talked about a project called “29 days of giving”. Every day for 29 days it was recommend to give something to someone, whether your know them or not. It doesn’t have to be bought, it can be good thoughts sent out. It could be a smile to a stranger, helping someone carrying bags if there arms are full, letting someone cross the street or make a turn, giving what you can to a local charity. The point is to give something to someone however small every day. The trick is to do it and let go of it, don’t think of how they will interpret it or what you will get in return from it. This idea follows what I’ve always believed.. doing something for someone or giving something whatever that may be shouldn’t come with an expected response. I feel you should just give to give. With no conditions on it. Kinda of of like Karma.. in the story the woman gave things and in turn she found she was also given things that she never would have expected.
In the story she did it and wrote it in a journal. I thought I would do it and somehow document it via images. Not sure it can be down to the tee but even if I send out a thought or prayer I will try to use an image and accompany with with what I gave. Alot of other people who have done similar projects do them for 365 days.. which is a bit daunting to me.. I will try 29 and see how that goes. I can always tack on another 29 at the end.
I also want to try to do a gratitude project as well.. same manner as what I would do for the giving. Will try to do it daily but there will be some days I won’t be able to do to work constraints but I will do my best on both of these projects which should keep my creativity flowing this winter as the snow flies.
