A lot of
phones have cameras, and many have ways to share those images. Here's what I
want you to try for the season of Lent (February 18-April 4):
As you go
through your day and week, you zoom right past a lot of amazing things. Commit
yourself to slowing down, paying attention, and taking a picture of at least
one extraordinary ordinariness every day.
If you
don't think your world has any of these in it, think again: a child's well-worn toy in a yard; pretty much ANY animal; an old barn or building; something
abandoned on the side of the road like a chair or an old TV; the sun, moon, or
stars; a sleeping child or other loved one; an old sign; a car with lots of
character; a bumper sticker that makes you laugh or ponder; a flower, tree, or
plant; that randomly ordinary thing that's extraordinary for you because of
where or whom it came from; something brightly colored that's randomly situated
against a muted background; something that reminds you of a happy time;
something that reminds you of someone you love... That's just a drop in the bucket.
Why am I
asking you to do this? Because doing it changes both your focus and your
attitude for life. Looking for visual connections and affirmations in life
helps you pay better attention to the verbal, tactile, olfactory, culinary, and
spiritual gifts that are yours for enjoying and sharing.
That's
right. Sharing is the next step. Send it to a friend, show it to a coworker, or
post it to social media. You don't even have to comment on it for now; just let
the photo speak for itself. We'll worry about words after Lent is over and
you've created your photo collection.
Todd
Thanks for this as I am trying to decide what Lent brings.
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