In a world of challenging times, where the 6 o’clock news seems to continuously deliver unsettling reports, today I chose to soak in the moments in life that are uncomplicated and worth more than any amount of money or economic security that this world has to offer me. Today, I took a much needed break from my computer screen and took my boys out in my front yard and sat quietly watching them do what boys do…kick balls, scream and holler, run around and exude the peacefulness that comes along with the lack of responsibility that is the pleasure of being a child. Not a single care in the world! No concern about the Presidential debate, the price of gasoline, what to cook for supper, how many photographs waiting to be edited, the load of laundry waiting to be folded or the latest tragedy being reported on the local news station. When is the last time that you recall not having a single care in the world? Well, I made a decision today…even if it was only for one hour. I chose to be one with the carefree minds of my children. I sat immersed in the pure, lighthearted, unhurried way of my two boys. They have an uncanny ability to consume my heart and mind in a way that can not be described in any words that I have ever read or even thought. I was born to be a mother, this I know. But I have so many other responsibilities in life and it seems that these uninterrupted moments, with my children, out in the fresh air and sunshine are far to few!
After about a half hour, I grabbed my camera and snapped up some of the expressions and emotions that I felt in my heart but saw displayed on the faces of my children. There is no greater love in this world than the love that we have for our children and it is so nice sometimes to give myself permission to immerse myself in that pure, innocent, unconditional love and let everything else in my world go…even if for just a short time. The rewards are priceless.
My life is busy and full of challenges, including but surely not limited to…the unending task of motherhood, the daily effort of making my marriage everlasting, the responsibilities of running my home and my business, the relentless e-mails, phone calls and to-do lists. But you know what? I am grateful for each and every one of these “things” because it means that I am alive, I am blessed, I am busy, I am challenged, I am achieving, I am growing, I am learning, I am loving, I am experiencing, I am absorbing and I am ME! And at this very moment…I am happy to be me!
Thanks for sharing in my life!
Dawn…the times spent in carefree splendor are far to few. I too should take more time to bask in the delight of my children. You have inspired me and I am glad to know a little piece of who you are.
Your photos are priceless as is the time you spent capturing them.
Terrific work!
You are a perfect you! Be blessed!
This is a great reminder to take some time out and spend it with our kids just being kids with them. Thank you Dawn!