wake up your life
Monday, April 27, 2009 at 6:32AM 
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.
Reader Comments (43)
Isn't life great when you can stop and appreciate the smaller things? Lovely!
Here is my Monday morning offering. Thank heavens for small blessings.
Oh, the bokeh, the beauty. That is a beautiful photo for this Monday morning, Tracey.
I'm celebrating my Tiny Tyke today.
I 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.
mine's not quite so quiet :)
weekend baseball
You have such a way with photos and words, and marrying the two so beautifully.
I am learning from my daughter - again.
I 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
beautiful, tracey, just beautiful.
my little early risers are here:
http://imabima.blogspot.com/2009/04/my-big-brother-dressed-me.html
why didn't that work? sorry...
http://imabima.blogspot.com/2009/04/my-big-brother-dressed-me.html
This 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/
This 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
Those 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!
:)
That 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
Sydney
Hooray! I figured out where I was going wrong! Finally!!!!
I wish I could spend my day this way ... http://lifeineden.wordpress.com/2009/04/27/sun-bath/
Let me try that again! This is how I'd like to spend my day ...
http://lifeineden.wordpress.com/2009/04/27/sun-bath/
Okay, I'm stumped why it won't show the link! Sorry for all the comments.
http://lifeineden.wordpress.com/2009/04/27/sun-bath/
I 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/
Not sure why the above link does't let you click on it? Sorry, you'll have to copy and past I guess.
Lovely. Yes, what a privilege (love that quote!). xoxo, ~ M.
Oh, I absolutely beautiful!
Ummmm I meant It's absolutely beautiful!
Oooo....I love that quote. What a great start to the day!
The Good News and The Bad News.
Here's mine:
around the yard
Beautiful, simple shot. So peaceful.
I submitted "We just keep on dreaming." A picture of my friend Marcy and I from Disneyland.