Little Scraps of Magic

Photo Heart Connection -January 2013

I've been wandering through January's photos for the past few hours, editing and attempting to choose my "Photo - Heart Connection." I bounced back, forth, and sideways among several of them, many of my choices focusing on catching glimpes of rare January light.

I kept coming back to this one, though, for many reasons.

I'm drawn to the timelessness of it...

...a father and son connection, much treasured

...two boys, one 28 and one 4, throwing sticks in the water

...a reminder that life is precious, and that while we may not have much in the eyes of the world, we're not lacking for wealth

...that many of our cherished moments having nothing to do with modern technology or the latest gadgets

...that you can find warmth on a cold January day

Thank you, Kat, for helping me to slow down and remember just how much life has given to me.

 

Simplicity

 

Last year at this time, I came across the idea of choosing a word for the year. I dithered between two words, abundance, and...well, I forget now, so, obviously the better choice won! But, at any rate, back and forth, I went, only to have a sign from the universe appear in. of all places, Pier 1. Meandering throught the clearance section, a beautifully framed piece of art appeared. The word, abundance, simply lettered caught my eye. I couldn't afford that piece of art, but it seemed to solve my  dilemna.

Abundance followed me throughout the year. Looking for it, I began to see what I had, rather than what I didn't, a good lesson to be learned.

This year's choice provided the same dithering. I couldn't seem to focus on one word, one thought, one idea. Perhaps "focus" itself needed to be the word, but it just didn't feel right. I narrowed it down to a few, and this year the universe sent its sign on-line. Looking for just the right calendar, I found it. Simplicity.

Simplicity: A clearness of expression; thinking in an uncomplicated manner; an understanding of what's important and what's not.  Details that don't have a major impact are omitted to keep things uncluttered.

Related words: honesty, straightforwardness, openness, inciveness.

Just an excellent word, I think.

I've only begun to taste the possibilities.

As I do, goals for myself and this new year will emerge.  I'll journal them, blog them, and most importantly, hopefully will keep them.

I've chosen my word.