Today, I’m wishing a very happy Thanksgiving to all of my U.S. friends and family.
As a dual citizen of Canada and the U.S., I get to celebrate twice, although there is no time that is not an opportunity to be thankful.
Today, I’m celebrating with my husband, my three U.S. based children, and our sister and brother-in-law. I’m thankful for them and for many other things, as I’m sure we all are.
But, I was inspired by Marie Forleo this week, when she said in her weekly video, “When it comes to gratitude, the dividends are in the details.”
So simple and brilliant.
And, this is just what we do with photography – pay closer attention and see details we often miss or gloss over, leading to greater appreciation.
So, here are a few details I’m thankful for.
* For people who think about why they do what they do, instead of going along with the status quo. Like Gwen Seemel with her thoughts on copyright.
* For women’s voices, that seem to be rising at an ever-accelerating rate. This week, I was inspired by Lorde’s music, Julie Daley’s poetry, and Eve Ensler’s activism. These voices are much needed in the world today.
* For photography and sight, my tools for living an adventurous and contemplative life. This photograph in my Going Abstract group made me happy this week.
* And for you, the readers of this blog and those who participate in my workshops. You enrich my life in so many ways – with replies to my emails, comments on my blog, sharing your photographs and aha moments in workshops.
Today, I received an email from someone who attended my Star Island workshop. She was with a photo group, kind of bored, and contemplating the lessons learned from our workshop. She shared a photograph she took at that time. Another small kindness.
It’s so great to find a group of people who resonate with similar ideas, hopes and dreams.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Such a beautiful wreath, Kim. I think that Thanksgiving is one of the most beautiful celebrations and I wish we had it here. I loved Mary’s abstract photo. I must drop by to leave a friendly comment. I’m so looking forward to visiting all your links, but I need to go out right now and will enjoy them all a little later today.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Warm wishes, Sandra
Thankful for your inspiration too, Sandra!
I hope your family Thanksgiving was wonderful! I’m so grateful for the encouragement and inspiration I get from each of your post. I’m grateful that you are willing to share with us your thoughts and your expertise in photography.
Cathy, you’ve been a faithful reader and commenter and participator. Thank you!
I thank you Kim for always pointing us to the uplifting and the inspirational…and for finding seemingly endless delightful ways to keep encouraging our personal journeys…
And the same goes to you, Sherry! I look forward to seeing your wintering photographs again this year.
…and thank you for your inspiration and this lovely blog which I refer people to all the time!
… as I do yours Patricia!
I am grateful for the inspiration that bring to my inbox each week and that I can count you among my online circle of friends. In gratitude for all you do for the photographic community.
Equally grateful for you, Brenda. I often point to you as an example of photographic design and vision. We’ve “known” each other for quite some time now.
I am grateful for your Beauty, your Wisdom, your Curiosity, your Generosity, and your Humility. I also think that wreatth is beautiful – and am inspired at your ability to be the magnet that draws such wondrous people to your work.
Sally, so grateful for your beauty, compassion, imagination, generosity, and wisdom. We’re creating something meaningful together!
I’m always thankful for all your inspiration and sharing with these posts and your classes. But, most of all I’m grateful for your gift of friendship.
Same to you, Liz!
I am grateful that we have met. I have enjoyed and embraced all the the creative teaching you share and am very blessed that you brought contemplation back into my life. You photography is beautiful and inspirational…I look forward to future in-person workshops and continuing to have you as a part of my life…