In all of the craziness that is life lately I find myself looking to the past. I find myself looking for memories of happy times, of blissful moments.
I do realize that all of the looking back distracts us from the present moment. What I did find though is that sometimes it can help sustain us. It can give us focus, something to look forward to.
I was searching through my iphoto albums on Saturday morning looking for a couple of images to use for digital collage. What I stumbled upon was this photo. It was taken on my birthday back in July of 2008. I look at this and feel the happiness and bliss that I clearly remember from that moment. We were out in Newport. I had just lost my Dad to cancer a month prior and was heartbroken. Lou surprised me with a weekend away in one of my favorite places for my birthday. It was just the thing I needed, that we needed.
I was able to feel happiness in the midst of all my pain.
I was able to feel happiness in the midst of all my pain.
I plan on framing this photo and keeping it in our living room where I can be inspired by this moment everyday . . .
