Aug
22
2012
We all have aspirations to be the best we can be. We all have former selves of which we are most likely improvements upon our them. We also all have visions of ourselves, and we all have a specific reality of self. I prefer to give everybody the royal treatment; the utmost of respect, patience, attention and the best of me I can muster at any given time.
Sometimes my best might be my worst, and sometimes, it might be heavenly. When my best is lacking, I try to apologize, if I recognize it. Regardless of what my behavior is I also don’t know what another person’s behavior might be, whether it be his or her best, worst or somewhere in between. So, if I happen upon another person whose behavior is unbecoming, to say the least, I give them the benefit of the doubt to say that he or she might be at his/her worst at that particular time and might need some leniency.
We have all had difficult times, and we never know just how difficult a time somebody else has gone through or could be going through. So I try my hardest to treat everybody with patience and compassion. And only hope that others might show me the same kindness if and when I might ever been in need of the same. I figure that is all we can ever do as we are, after all, human. I think I may have learned this lesson from my dog, perhaps, who is always the best and thinks I am too. 😀
Aug
17
2012
You might be surprised just how much someone can do even while immobilized, unable to physically speak, and all they have is the use of their eyes, the sound of their voice, or the air from their lungs to connect the thoughts and feelings to others around them. Expressions are an incredibly powerful tool which can be passive as well as active. Thoughts, feelings and emotions can all be conveyed in so many ways. And they can be received both consciously and sub-consciously.
My silly dog can convey fear of a thunderstorm by the way he bolts across the room over to the couch where I am sitting with my laptop on my lap. He pushes his seventy pound frame up into my lap with his ears flattened against his head, his eyes big black puddles of panicking puppy pupils. The power-cord from my computer goes flying in one direction and the mouse flying in another direction as if it were an actual living, breathing being, scampering for cover from the flying fur-ball coming in for a landing. The quivering, quaking doggy tummy, arms, legs and head on my legs are instantly wrapped in my arms. Additionally he can convey excitement over the possibility of getting to play in the garden hose. He whimpers and hops on his hind legs while wagging his tail with his ears and nose twitching in excitement.
Just as much as my dog can convey his feelings, emotions and sometimes thoughts through his expressions and actions, his wishes and vibes of well-being can be transferred without direct contact or traditional measures.
I thoroughly appreciate every single positive thought and vibe from my friends and family which I have been receiving. Because their energy does transfer to me and it does fuel me on. It is because of them AND my two incredible dogs that I have survived through all of the turmoils and illness for as long as I have and continue on to this day.
Aug
16
2012
Nothing is ever black and white. Nobody is ever just a number or just a person. Sometimes things are simple, but sometimes they are rather complex. You never know what you will find until you have it in front of you and are investigating for yourself. You can rely on others as tools, as teammates and as an extension of you. But how you work is up to you.
Aug
04
2012
Everything we do on facebook is a tree falling in the forest. We may make a statement or post a photo and not receive comments or likes. It is the same with life, we take action, we speak, we exist, we co-exist, we have impact. Just because we do not see or hear validation or responses, it does not mean that we are not seen, heard, felt, smelt, appreciated, wanted, needed… We are not insignificant, we DO make a sound.
Mar
29
2009
Just like my life, this site is in a state of metamorphosis.I don’t expect it to ever be complete, as completion is a state of mind. And the way my mind works, I am continually learning, adjusting and improving. I don’t want to ever sit back and think that I can’t do better; I always challenge myself. I have always subscribed to the theory, “The more you know, the more you know you don’t know.” So, I apologize for those who see the weaknesses; please don’t hesitate to ask me directly if there is something you want to know. Chances are that I have thought about it at least minutely. But, if I have not, I will be even more excited for something else to consider. And for those of you who don’t see weaknesses, thank you. I need to feel as though I have some semblance of order being presented. All in all, I hope that you will enjoy and that I might be able to provide you with some of the same feelings that overcome me when I capture my images.
Alana