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wednesday's whimsy : carter
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 Wednesday, 5.15.13
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i've been really thinking about how precious time is lately... & even more so how absolutely PRECIOUS our time with our loved ones is. i don't know about you, but for me being able to truly spend time with my family & friends does SO MUCH good for my soul.
back in early March i was able to visit one of my besties, Josephine in Chicago. & remember sweet Carter from this post? well this little mr. has gotten SO big! it was really nice to be able to spend time with him & his curious, fun toddler ways.
below are a few moments i captured during my visit. i LOVE how children wear their heart on their sleeves... & how undeniable a parent's love is. there is something so beautyFULL & unique about each family -- i am reminded of this each & every time i shoot.
...it is both humbling & inspiring to capture.
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makes me smile inside out
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but at least i still love LOVE you!
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never lose that laughter, life & LOVE.
i love you!
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ksen
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yesterday
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Monday, 5.13.13
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well technically it was out my car window.
yep, i literally peeled it right off of me -- my upper body, my lower body, my head & most especially my heart -- & gave it a good toss.
for good. & i am quite serious about this.
why? because stress SUCKS!
there really is no other way to put it. 'life IS good'... but as you know, life is hard, too. not that that is a bad thing or anything... it just IS.
so if it is what it IS, why worry about it at all? especially when it is pretty much c o m p l e t e l y out of our control? it really doesn't make any sense & it strips us of enjoying what IS...
and most times, what is right in front of us IS needing to be thoroughly enjoyed & appreciated.
yesterday,
i decided to stop unnecessary worry about what tomorrow may bring, or even the next second for that matter.
i decided that the road to calm, natural 'happiness' is a WHOLE LOT brighter without the dust or residue of stress.
i decided that 'stress' was a fad i just wasn't into representing anymore.
so yes, stress may SUCK, but the truth is, it is also a choice. ...one i am guilty as charged of participating in.
but yesterday,
i CHOSE to let it go.
i chose to just TRUST.
i chose to BELIEVE all will be okay...
because you know what? somehow, it always is.
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happy Monday!
ksen
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believe : self portrait april
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Thursday, 5.2.13
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there is SO much meaning behind this word to me.
what is it to you?
there are many things i believe in, but one that keeps ringing in my ears even more so than ever is
the possibility of what we can individually do, both small & big, to better this world we live in,
to better the lives of others...
to truly BETTER life in general.
i think sometimes it is all too easy, especially in this digital world of ours, to be distracted or even discouraged,
that you CAN'T make a difference.
but YOU CAN. in our gut, i think we all know this.
"What lies behind us & what lies before us are tiny matters compared to
what lies within us."
you don't have to go halfway across the world to make a difference
( although go for it, if that is what your heart is telling you!
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all you have to do is lead with LOVE.
do what is upon your heart.
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treat your friend to a cup of coffee.
give $1, $5, $10 -- ANY AMOUNT! -- to the next homeless person you come across.
say hello to your neighbor the next time you are walking your dog... even better yet, ask them how they are doing.
smile at a complete stranger. look them straight in the eye & SMILE.
compliment someone -- don't just keep it inside.
write a card or note to someone you know could use it.
volunteer your time or talent towards a good cause.
with love at the base,
don't overthink it.
JUST DO IT!
no more hiding behind an invisible curtain.
trust, know & BELIEVE
that...
"the start to a better world is our belief that it is possible."
my april self portrait :
' believe '
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that are MUCH larger then they may 'look' to you at the time.
you NEVER know the trickle effect of what YOUR good deed will do.
...and all because you
BELIEVED.
pretty awesome, right?
with love,
ksen
ps. the 'believe quote' above was shared from The 1 Book!
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