Creative, Day 5 June 5, 2021

 Creative?

Day 5, June 5, 2021


    If you are reading this, I will assume you know me. Maybe you don't... but eh... A lot of my connection with the Lord is through creativity. Music, decorating the church, but most especially photography. I feel very connected to Jesus when I have my camera in hand and I am capturing beautiful moments in the church, or even in quite moments when I notice something beautiful or unexpected. 

    Having taken a step back to figure things out, I have lost a large creative outlet for myself. I can only take so many pictures of flowers in my yard or any given garden center I may be near. So, I have been adrift with my spiritual home and my creativity. 

    Yesterday I was afforded the opportunity to take pictures at a coworker's son's high school baseball game. If they didn't win last night, it would be his last high school game. I was happy to take the pictures, but I was worried because I have never taken sports pictures before and because this was a big deal for them. 

    I will say the pictures are far from perfect, or even great. But they were pretty darn good. And it felt good to be able to use my talent in a different way. And even though it was not in the church or for the church, I know He was with me. He is always with me, I know that. But it is good when you can really feel it!

    It just shows me things will go on no matter where I land. And that things that have happened in the past are just that, and I must look forward to what life is presenting me at any given moment!

 Blessing Always, 
Shaunnessy

PS: They did win their game and are headed to the next round! 
Go Leafs!



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