Been up for a couple of hours. Guess, I was more tired than expected. Slept through the 1/1/11. Funny, but that is okay. All of last year went by so fast. Started a project that I had no idea what I was getting into. It started with a photo at sunset and sunrise. My G time. Wanted to time stamp that I did it. Had my conversation with the Big Smile. Never was religious person, but felt spiritual. Felt a communion. Not sure what that means, not religious, but spiritual. At times, it is to believe in the Church than to believe in God. This can’t be the way.
Sure organized practices are vital for continuity, but when they replace the essence, the spirit, then it is time to re-evaluate practices. During the year, I explored, visited, spoke, questioned people and places and faith. There is a sense of home when I’ve visited temples and churches and missions. There is a connection I cannot deny. It feels good to be.
Not sure how this goes, but guess I will free associate. Started taking photos of places and people I’ve seen. Something happened where it was important to capture moments. Started seeing differently. It was with amazement. It was with purpose. To explore, to understand, to discover.
Started a blog a year back, this blog. Wrote with purpose. Somewhere it transformed to taking photos. It was to add to texture of the story. To bring light and imagery to story being told. As a long time reader of comics, I have been fan of art and story-telling. Just didn’t know it at the time. Somewhere during the year, I entered my story to the local paper. Who knew it got published. Actually, got a second one published a couple of months later. Started a few blogs and got some feedback. It was rewarding.
Not sure where all this leading. All I know is this journey. This 2011 journey. Not sure where this open road leads, but I know it will have meaning. May not understand now. May not understand for some time. However, answers will be revealed. Things happen. It is our duty to understand, to reflect, to gain the lesson learned.
Haven’t written down resolutions for the year. Not sure what I will write down. Not sure promises I will keep to myself and others. Looked up the word resolution. It means many things. It means to resolve, to fix a problem, to promise, to work out.
Had been a long reader of self-help books. Read everything on how to fix, how to diagnose, how to follow through. Kept reading until I realized there is nothing wrong. These angst is what people need at times. We need a fuel to fire our passions. We need something to explore to discover and understand.
Reviewing these pictures that posted through 2010 made me realize and remember why I did things. Made me realize we have such a big world. Made me realize that others have felt the same way I did and do. Made me realize that life is okay and will go on. Made me realize that the capacity for greatness is within all of us. Well, New Day, New Year. Family is coming over. Need to get ready for the upcoming adventure. Big Smile, Thank you. For those that read, here are the link for the photos of last year. http://takeonepictureeverydayoftheyear.blogspot.com/ Leave comments, I would like to know what you think.
