Playing Around

Quote of the day: “I still get wildly enthusiastic about little things… I play with leaves. I skip down the street and run against the wind.” – Leo Buscaglia

Look at how the lights get round and bright when I take an unfocused shot

When was the last time you played, even for a few minutes?  I love to play around with my camera every day.  As I’m going about my day, I notice the sky, the birds at the feeders, or the play of light on something, and pause and appreciate whatever it is I’m noticing.  Sometimes I just notice and appreciate the small moments and small wonders.  Sometimes I grab my camera and make some photos, just for the fun of it.  Because it brings me joy.  Because it’s fun.  Because it’s there.  Because it’s play.

Today, I noticed blue sky and grey clouds, a woodpecker at the suet feeder, Gracie (the cat) on her perch, and the way the lights on the Christmas Tree got big and round when I de-focused the camera lens.

It’s easy to get caught up in serious business or goals or ego trips or simple survival.  Finding a way to play each day helps me to hold an attitude of gratitude and “in-joy-ment.”  I hope you find a way to play today doing something you love.

Clouds, blue sky, tree

Gracie the cat

Woodpecker at suet feeder

Star Ornament on Christmas Tree

Christmas Bliss Wall Hanging