This morning on my walk I discovered that little acorns are falling from a neighbor’s tree onto the street. I stopped to pick up a few so that I could photograph their tiny beauty up close. It’s my way of
Loving the World
with my camera. Acorns, like all seeds, are such beautiful tiny capsules of life. Given the right circumstances these acorns could sprout and grow into huge oak trees.
Look how tiny they are!
Mary Oliver said, “My work is loving the world.” That is also my work. Seeds, flowers, green grass, tall green trees, bird song, soft breezes, sunshine, and clean air to breathe — all of these everyday miracles are gifts that I treasure. I think that my photography practice is how I love the world.
I found something that I wrote in this blog in 2017 that seems appropriate to share again today. Here it is…
How to Love This World
Embracing the mystery and the holiness of it all is one way that I love this world. Spending time in wild places helps me experience the mystery and sacred wonder.
I find tiny bits of beauty in the world and reflect that beauty out so that all can see it through my photography. That is how I love this world.
I notice the creatures large and small that grace my world with wildness and I give thanks for them. That is how I love this world.
I feel gratitude for the wonder and blessings of trees and plants and that is how I love this world.
I hug my loved ones and listen well to them. That is how I love this world.
How do you love this world?
May you walk in beauty.
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