A Foggy Day in Photographs

♥ Carin

There Was That One Time.

Photo credit Natalie Davis

There was this one time. 

My friend kidnapped me and took me to a magical place. 

Not so far away, yet it seemed worlds away.

It was magical.

Peaceful.

Full of life, and love. 

And there was a dog named Merlin.

And we laughed.

We enjoyed each other's company.

And we just live.

Enough said.

♥ Carin

Under the Quiet Moonlight Series

The end of the year is always a quirky time. 

Everything is so final. 

The close of the busiest time of the business season. 

The end of a big month.

The end of a year.

Yet, at the same time, it's the beginning. 

A fresh start.

A new beginning.

I get quiet during this time. 

I feel myself drawing inward. 

My heart retracing the year and the moments that defined it. 

I always feel as though the business goes on a slight hiatus while I'm resetting. 

This time reminds me of those chilly Pacific Northwest nights. 

Pitch black, but the moon in all it's glory lighting the way.

In that space it's easy to feel as if nothing is happening. 

The earth is so quiet. 

But if you slow enough to pay attention you'll see.

Beneath the quiet exterior, so much is happening. 

Animals awaking to the night.

Coming to life under neath the quiet stillness. 

This time is necessary for the earth to succeed. 

In the same, this time is necessary for me to succeed. 

The quiet brings time to reflect, and find truth. 

Just as you notice signs of life around you.

Chirps of animals.

Scampering little feet.

The fog as you breath out. 

This is when big things happen. 

You awaken to the sunlight, with big bold energy for the day. 

Don't underestimate the quiet. 

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♥ Carin

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UPDATE

I've added a piece to this collection! 

A stunning owl, labradorite, branch and crystal wall hanging! 

Abundance //

I can barely hear my thoughts.

It's so loud now. 

It's hard to hear anything but the rain drumming down on the rich green earth, as I sit on my porch sipping tea. 

Millions of tiny drops, each with their own unique sound. As they pitter patter away, they meld together like a choir singing its most powerful ballad.

The noise is deafening, but beautiful. 

I'm focused on the rain now, as the wind blows a few stray drops towards me. Several of them landing on my uncovered face. 

They are colder than I expect. Piercing my skin with their frigidness, a foreshadowing of the winter to come. 

With no other distractions, I let myself sink into the rain, into the noise.  I notice subtleties about the day. It's fresh scent and the dampness of the air around me. 

I'm reminded of all the good the rain brings. 

How plentiful it is this time of year. 

The streams are rushing now.

The valleys splashing in mud.

The mountain tops getting their first blanket of crisp white snow.

It makes me happy to know there is an ample amount to go around.

Everything is prospering in it's glory.

And I think to myself, what a life it is to have and abundance of resources. 

Enough to prosper, but not in excess.

Enough to grow into your fullest, but not enough to spoil on the riches. 

What would the world be like? 

Would we see less loss? 

Less heartache? 

Maybe I'll know one day, but for now, I'll settle for a good rain, and the rest of my tea.

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♥ Carin

Introspection //

There is a place inside you.... A place inside all of us. 

It's beautiful and mysterious. Only the bravest of us will ever get to see it and behold it's grandeur. 

The journey there can be frightening. There is no road, no path, and it's frequently dimly lit if not pitch black.   But in your heart, you know the risk is worth it. The payoff will be big.

Some people call this place, this thing, your soul while some prefer your true self. No matter the vocabulary, it is special.

Only you have a key. 

With no light to guide you, the journey seems impossible.  

The first steps are taken with caution. You stumble along the rocky landscape, and frequently you find the terrain too hard to manage. The steep slopes and sharp drops feel unconquerable.  So you search for a path to walk on, a place someone else has been. 

You find a place where the grass is slightly trampled, maybe there is even a trail. Your steps seem smoother now, it seems easier to manage. 

Your pace quickens.

Although you start to feel refreshed and rejuvenated with the new terrains, this feeling is temporary. An overwhelming sense of tired washes over you. 

After a few more steps, you realize you've been walking someone else's path. It did seem easier at first, but becoming someone else's true self will never quite fit. 

The journey will be harder, but you make the conscience choice to go back to finding your own way.  In the end it will be worth it.

Sometimes your soul is one needle in a whole forest. You might pick up 1,000 needles thinking it's the one. 

It can take days

months

years,

 some people give up before they find it. 

But you know it's not about the timeline. It's about the journey and the reward.

You are courageous.

Tenacious.

You will get there. 

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 These pieces are glimpse into my soul. With no plan or layout, I let my hands work and my heart guide me. 

A snapshot of my true, authentic self. 

Misshapen circles, as I myself am always a little asymmetrical and different.

A thicker design for my depth, strength, and heightened awareness. 

Gold leafing showing my ability for continuous growth and change.

Perfect white pearls for clarity and truth.

Serious texture and dimension conveying the chaotic, passionate and creative being I am.

Plus overall beauty.

We are all beautiful.

You are beautiful.

♥ Carin

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