finding that time









Busy days and busy nights don't leave much room to breath. But breathing is necessary, and I have found that sometimes, whether or not I like it, I must carve out some space to do so. 

 A walk to the local reservoir was my attempt at some breathing space a little while back. It had been a while, but it was so wonderful to sit and just be. Worries about midterms, papers, and Euclidean geometry did not disappear in those few quiet hours, but I left with my thoughts quieted and my focus readjusted. Things gain a new perspective when you give them space, and I witnessed the truth of that as I sat on a quiet October afternoon...

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  1. Mentink FamilyOctober 29, 2016 at 6:49 PM

    "Don't underestimate the value of doing nothing, of just going along, listening to all the things you can't hear, and not bothering."
    Winnie the Pooh
    Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos. We feel your exhale, and your inhale in them.




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  2. JessicaOctober 30, 2016 at 7:34 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing! The photographs that you took are absolutely beautiful. I am so glad to see this post, it was such a pleasant surprise today. We're missing you here at home- you're always in my prayers.

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  3. CassieNovember 2, 2016 at 8:45 AM

    So happy to see some pictures of you and read some of your writing again! I can't wait to see you at thanksgiving and give you a BIGGGG HUGGG!!!! xoxo

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