there are no accidents
Sunday, May 17, 2009 at 9:31PM 
I know in my heart that everything always unfolds as it should. But that certainly doesn't mean that some days aren't cloudy and unclear. I guess that's when our beliefs, our faith is truly tested. It's easy to feel hopeful when you're basking in the warmth of the sun. It's not so easy when you're in the shadows; sun blotted out by inclement weather. And that's precisely when you need hope the most.
Sometimes I make my way through a day and forget to look for the signs; the little glimmers of beauty, joy and love that make life sweet regardless of circumstances. For the most part, I use my lens to distill these little gems that are easily overlooked and that brings me clarity sometimes when I am feeling most lost. But even still, it doesn't always come easy.
A few days ago the only thing I could do was to take off my shoes and go ground myself in the backyard (one of my little sanctuaries). I sat in the sun, felt the earth under me and the air on my skin. My new BFF followed me out and sat with me. And just then, when I wasn't even looking for a message, there it was. I'm not sure if it's as obvious to you, but I see doggie legs creating a perfect heart. It might be a stretch but I'll take it.
It's Best Shot Monday so let's see what you captured.
best shot monday, day to day, hope, junie, love 
Reader Comments (38)
I too believe that everything happens for a reason and Junie was definately meant to be yours. WOW Tracey! I adore this picture.
My BSM is The light at the end of the tunnel.
Tracey, I love the way you view the world. How about that shaker tonight, eh? Knocked things down over here.
But that's not the only thing that bugged us today.
I see a perfect heart too! So sweet!
I'm finally joining in again this week with pictures of my new nephew!
baby ethan.
That's no stretch, I see your heart my friend, plain and clear. And I see the doggie heart, too. ;)
I think this may just be the most beautiful photo ever! I'm off to catch a moment for my BSM.
yes i see it and i know it well..pets have such a sweet power
I admire your vision. It's not always easy to see the beauty, let alone go looking for it. But it's almost always there. Thanks for the reminder!
Here is my best shot for this week. My baby really isn't a baby anymore, is she?
That is not a stretch. That is obvious love there.
Obvious beauty here, but I may be biased. My Best Shot
Sometimes my Best Shots of the week are nothing thoughtful, or beautiful.
Just a new way of looking at something, or a cool shot of the ordinary.
Here is my BSM for this week.
And Thank you Trace for yours!
Isn't it funny how we find love in the places we least expect?
We spent some time outdoors this week too.
I'm struggling too right now with the idea that everything unfolds the way it's supposed to. Sometimes life seems...bleak.
But for today, I have a tribute to my best gal.
There is something especially sweet about the love of your dog! Your photo is wonderful!
What I love is that the messages are almost always there.... but we miss them if we're not open to seeing them. I love your sweet puppy heart. ♥♥♥
I'm looking hard these days for the joy in little things....
Window onto Monday
is there a better way to start the week?
I think we'd be SURPRISED how many LITTLE things slip by us when we're NOT paying attention to the LITTLE THINGS!
Good morning! I'm reading back on a few previous posts... 'In Passing' is so thought provoking, and I love the one about your friend. Thanks for those.
I've been busy with my camera this week. Every day brings forth even brighter and happier signs of spring and the summer that lies just ahead.
My best shot this week comes from our girls' trip away.
"Palm Springs Weekend."
Thanks, Suz
finding love everywhere; now that's a nice monday morning !
Beach BSM
I see it! Great shot and thoughts. I invite you over to see how fast is too fast.
Christine
The IE Mommy
http://iemommy.wordpress.com/2009/05/18/best-shot-monday-too-soon-for-fast/
It's amazing what you see when you just take a minute to look. My backyard is my sanctuary too.
Here's mine:
Emerging
Oh I see it! How perfect that it just appeared when you least expect it!
My Best Shot this week also catpures my Best Moment of last week...watching my daughter define Grace.
Your words are just beautiful. A wonderful reminder to accept and to be.
Koi
love this shot esp. because I'm really pining for a dog these days for the simple, honest love they offer.
my oldest had her horse show yesterday and I'm sharing a shot of her and her most beloved four-legged friend.
I see the heart!
And I also find standing barefoot on the back yard grass to be very grounding. There's something about being in physical contact with the earth that just helps, I'm not always sure how.
I love this shot, so amazing Tracey. I like how you take the everyday and look at it with a different eye.
It's been a little crazy over here at I Miei Due Bambini.