27 Apr wake up your life
When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive – to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. – Marcus Aurelius
As my days sometimes begin earlier than the sun (thanks to our small furry friend) I vow to use the moments for gratitude. For appreciating my life and what surrounds me. I am thankful to see the first light of morning and I hold with me all the possibilities that the day carries. It’s not always easy (when there are dirty dishes in the sink, when the milk has curdled and when my list of responsibilities feels unsurmountable) yet, I know it is the best way to start the day.
Capturing quiet beauty in the wee hours of morning can bring my heart and soul right where it needs to be as I gently wake up my life.
What sorts of captures have brought you to the places you long and love to be? Share a Best Shot.
Amy Jo
Posted at 14:00h, 27 AprilIsn’t life great when you can stop and appreciate the smaller things? Lovely!
Here is my Monday morning offering. Thank heavens for small blessings.
carrie
Posted at 14:11h, 27 AprilOh, the bokeh, the beauty. That is a beautiful photo for this Monday morning, Tracey.
I’m celebrating my Tiny Tyke today.
Kimberly
Posted at 14:25h, 27 AprilI just wrote up my BSM post asking how people capture such pretty bokeh sparkle, and I pop on over here and you’re featuring it in your BSM. How’s that for coincidence? 🙂
I’m going with a nature/train configuration for my shot this week.
megan
Posted at 14:36h, 27 Aprilmine’s not quite so quiet 🙂
weekend baseball
Christina
Posted at 15:08h, 27 AprilYou have such a way with photos and words, and marrying the two so beautifully.
I am learning from my daughter – again.
Sarah
Posted at 15:13h, 27 AprilI captured a few pictures of my big boy doing some carpentry work. He was "helping" both of his grandfathers build a workbench for Daddy 🙂
http://wisefam.blogspot.com/2009/04/bsm-my-little-carpenter.html
phyllis
Posted at 15:19h, 27 Aprilbeautiful, tracey, just beautiful.
my little early risers are here:
http://imabima.blogspot.com/2009/04/my-big-brother-dressed-me.html
phyllis
Posted at 15:19h, 27 Aprilwhy didn’t that work? sorry…
http://imabima.blogspot.com/2009/04/my-big-brother-dressed-me.html
IE Mommy
Posted at 15:23h, 27 AprilThis is my first time participating in "Best Shot Monday"…I invite you over to see The Middle of Peace at The IE Mommy
http://iemommy.wordpress.com/2009/04/27/best-shot-monday-the-middle-of-peace/
melody is slurping life
Posted at 15:26h, 27 AprilThis image is a shot of "om" for me this morning. Thank you.
As is often the case I’m letting my boys teach me and offering a bit of motherly wisdom for those who haven’t yet traveled the road as long as I.
Hindsight
Dawn
Posted at 15:29h, 27 AprilThose are wonderful setiments…..I think I will print that and post on my desk….it’s just what I need to hear~
Sometimes I am too consumed with what needs to get done to step back and just breathe, thank you!
My Best Shot is of me, the kids and two celebs!Taken by a friend….fun times!!
Have a wonderful week!
🙂
arizaphale
Posted at 15:41h, 27 AprilThat shot has a wonderfully relaxing feel. Something I could do with having just gone back to work 🙁
Here’s the best of my recent holiday.
Sydney
arizaphale
Posted at 15:43h, 27 AprilSydney
arizaphale
Posted at 15:44h, 27 AprilHooray! I figured out where I was going wrong! Finally!!!!
Life in Eden
Posted at 15:56h, 27 AprilI wish I could spend my day this way … http://lifeineden.wordpress.com/2009/04/27/sun-bath/
Life in Eden
Posted at 15:57h, 27 AprilLet me try that again! This is how I’d like to spend my day …
http://lifeineden.wordpress.com/2009/04/27/sun-bath/
Life in Eden
Posted at 15:58h, 27 AprilOkay, I’m stumped why it won’t show the link! Sorry for all the comments.
http://lifeineden.wordpress.com/2009/04/27/sun-bath/
Chris
Posted at 16:03h, 27 AprilI got to spend the evening with Amy Krouse Rosenthal last night and it was wonderful!
http://everydayheartbeats.com/2009/04/27/an-evening-with-amy-krouse-rosenthal/
Chris
Posted at 16:05h, 27 AprilNot sure why the above link does’t let you click on it? Sorry, you’ll have to copy and past I guess.
Mariella
Posted at 16:05h, 27 AprilLovely. Yes, what a privilege (love that quote!). xoxo, ~ M.
Secret Agent Mama
Posted at 16:21h, 27 AprilOh, I absolutely beautiful!
Secret Agent Mama
Posted at 16:24h, 27 AprilUmmmm I meant It’s absolutely beautiful!
Joanna
Posted at 16:32h, 27 AprilOooo….I love that quote. What a great start to the day!
The Good News and The Bad News.
nina
Posted at 16:55h, 27 AprilHere’s mine:
around the yard
Suz Broughton
Posted at 17:15h, 27 AprilBeautiful, simple shot. So peaceful.
I submitted "We just keep on dreaming." A picture of my friend Marcy and I from Disneyland.
Maegan
Posted at 17:52h, 27 AprilOur weekend was full of simply beautiful moments that filled me with gratitude for the blessings in my life!
http://madelinebea.blogspot.com/2009/04/spirit-renewed.html
Happy Monday!
Tanya
Posted at 17:55h, 27 Aprilthis is bad, but my best mornings were when I used to smoke. I’d grab my chai, cigarette and a lighter, go out on the back porch at marvel at the sunrise. Since I quit smoking, I haven’t gone out back once…not a single sunrise…and it’s been well over a year. Tomorrow, it’ll be me, my chai and the brillance of the start of the new day 🙂
My sweet little girl and a big feeling: The Bilibo
Heather
Posted at 18:14h, 27 Aprilunusually warm April days like today make me long for Summer. Can’t say my best shots today were that quiet and reflective, but certainly full of joy (and ice cream!) My best shots for today
That shot sure says morning to me–love the magical quality of the bokeh. I’m no morning person, but I suppose if I had a furry friend to greet the day with, I would do well to use the time in such a thoughtful way. Our days begin far too loudly for that right now…
Puna
Posted at 18:44h, 27 AprilToday I’m sharing a lucky day/best shot Monday.
Lucky Monday
Andrea
Posted at 18:52h, 27 AprilAm really loving the bokeh you are getting so much of these days.
Here are some of my favorite shots from last week.
Maternity
Mandy
Posted at 19:56h, 27 AprilI love and long to be exactly where I am. But it doesn’t hurt to be in a beautiful, exotic location as well…..
Glad to be home
Thanks for the beautful prompt, Tracey, and reminding us to stay in the now.
Rebecca
Posted at 20:49h, 27 AprilThat is a beautiful shot Tracey. Love everything about it. Peaceful, color, brokeh, and light!! Here is my best shot monday. Click on my name.
Leslie
Posted at 22:19h, 27 AprilThose are beautiful words to live by, and a gorgeous photograph to inspire it. I really admire the fresh green paired with the violet rainbow of bokeh behind it. We were happy and lucky to wake up to a warm, sunny day to spend outside.
Sassy
Posted at 22:43h, 27 AprilTracey,
We have spent the past 3 weeks celebrating Fiesta. This week, my contribution is Battle of the Flowers
Not necessarily serene, but certainly celebratory!
Berta
Posted at 01:21h, 28 AprilI must be the LAST PERSON entering today! I am ‘out of town’ and having a hard time loading my pics on ‘this’ computer! This is a fun assignment for as I’ve been LOCKED in winter for so long! I traveled 350 miles south of where I live and here I found ‘SPRING’!
Beautiful post!
Berta
Posted at 01:40h, 28 AprilI’ve tried posting this (3) times and it disappears! I’ll try again! Loved looking for the MAGIC today – I think I found some!
Hayley
Posted at 04:29h, 28 AprilTracey. Thank you for this post. This one really caused me to think and decide how I wanted to go forward as I Wake up a Life that is very much in need of waking up…even if I think I am only waking to a nightmare sometimes. After giving it much thought, I am certain there is possibility… You may find me at http://www.whenigrow.blogspot.com. This post definitely helped me to grow today. Again, thank you!
Cara
Posted at 06:19h, 28 AprilI love to be with my boys. I love the perspective of the photo.
Jessica New
Posted at 07:09h, 28 AprilI LOVE to be ANYWHERE, as long as it’s in HER PRESENCE:
CAN U HEAR HER LAUGHING?
Shelly @ Aperture of My Eye
Posted at 12:47h, 28 AprilGreat shot, Tracey! Here’s my shot for this week’s BSM.
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