Feb Day 8: SUN

On a day like today, people often say "we didn't have much sun". We didn't have many moments of blue skies and we had an afternoon of storms, but the sun did shine all day. Just look at the beautiful light variations in a small snapshot of the afternoon sky. This photo must be clicked on and viewed at full size, to appreciate all the beauty it beholds. This is all due to the sun shining. 

Feb Day 7: BUTTON

Buttons are everywhere you look these days. Not just on shirts, blouses and trousers, but washing machines, printers, computers, TV's, radio's .... everywhere we look in this day and age of technology. Not to mention those red hot invisible buttons inside us all, that some people are good at pressing, showing some of our insecurities and weaknesses. Buttons! 

Feb Day 6: DINNER

Today I fed my mind by attending TAFE for the first time this year. Tonight, I will feed my body, with some healthy tossed herb vegies and fish. What a great combination of mind and body today, to make my spirit feel raised. 

Feb Day 5: 10 AM

I almost forgot the 10am challenge photo. I arrived at Mum's for a coffee, quickly taking a snap of her microwave clock. But the flash on the phone obliterated the time. After turning it off, just as I snapped the next photo, the clock ticked over to 10:01am. Pretty close  :-)

Feb Day 4: A STRANGER

It felt a little creepy to try and snap a photo of a stranger today. So I went to the local markets, where I felt it would be easier and look acceptable to have a camera with me. The atmosphere is jolly and friendly. Chatting to this man, he was very proud of his own garden, showing photo's and sharing tips. Keen to share his passion for gardening. I wondered if he enjoyed the market scene. Did he enjoy imparting his knowledge and sharing his garden cuttings? Or was he forced to do this every weekend to supplement a dwindling retirement fund? I hope it's the first option as he was a lovely stranger  :-)

Feb Day 3: HANDS

My first reaction to taking a photograph of my hands was horror. As would be the case for any part of my body. But then I looked down at my hand holding my little dog. A hand full of loving strokes and protective cuddles. A hand, that with patience and gentleness taught this abused and mistreated dog, to love and trust the world. To show her gorgeous personality and overcome the horror other hands had imposed upon her. These hands of mine, whether young, old, thin or pudgy, can impart so much love to those around me, that I love them for this. 

Feb Day 2: WORDS

Words ... powerful little critters. The wrong ones told to young minds corrupt and change the path they were destined for. So many words are available to us, even when chosen carefully, can be misunderstood by those hearing them. Yet a voice that failed me as a child and for so many years afterwards, can often be found with words today. Either written or spoken or simply within me. Lovely powerful words. Giving me voice, personal power, freedom and joy.