Day 57/365: This might not be a typical idea. At least not with the picture that I am showing. What I am trying to express with this photo is that, surprisingly, this project has really done more for me as a mother than a photographer so far. At least that is how I'm feeling. But to explain myself a bit more, today I was riding along with my kids and they were talking and talking and I was halfheartedly listening. I was focusing on the windy conditions and how my truck gets pushed all over and also the bright sun right in my eyes. All of a sudden, as I was noticing myself notice how beautiful the sun looked over the clouds, I realized that if I can notice outside influences so clearly, why am I not wholeheartedly concentrating on my children who have so much relevant stuff to tell me? So, we pulled over. I stopped. I looked. I truly listened. Sometimes we let the little conversations pass by because we hear the same thing over and over again. But if you think about it - that's what they hear. They hear parents and teachers repeat things over and over... I think that's an important way to teach our children. Repetition. So, when they want to tell me a story for the 50th time, I need to stop, look, and listen. How else will they know how much I appreciate them and how much I enjoy hearing how much they learn? How else will they know how much I love them?
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Danette Badger
I have taken on a challenge to take one photo a day for this entire year. I have been excited to join up with an amazing community of talented photographers who have also taken on this challenge. The goals I have for myself this year is to, first of all, complete the whole year of 365 photos. I also want to allow this challenge to teach me all I can about the equipment I have in order to better myself as a photographer. I am excited to learn and experience so much this year through this challenge. Thank you for taking the time to look through my journey. It truly means a lot to me. Archives
December 2014
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