Capturing a Special Moment Every Day

Taken by Harrison Davis in Gloucester, MA

What do you do during the course of your day that is truly for you?  I don't mean showering, eating, or calls of nature.  Neither do I mean working, errands, or chores.  But rather something that adds value, hope, and a feeling of satisfaction or dare I say, even happiness to your life. Too often we are all caught up in what HAS to get done instead of what we'd WISH we could do. Yet, it only takes a few minutes a day to change your perspective and mindset.  Up to the challenge?

Each night as you lay in bed, take a moment to review what you will be doing tomorrow: the day's tentative events.  Then immediately begin to think about what in your day may bring a smile to your face.  Yes, you may have to go to work or school tomorrow -- but is there something that you will enjoy?  To get even more specific, what moment or event in your day would you photograph to add to a vision board or album of your life?  Make yourself commit to one vision each day (and more if you can!) that means something to you. Maybe it will be a wide smile from someone you helped, the promise of spring among the frost, a wonderful meal or dessert, beautiful sunset, or fun event.  Then take a picture with your mind's eye -- or even better, camera/phone.  The more you train yourself to think about the good, the more positives you'll notice in life.

The "One Photo Challenge" as described by fellow blogger Courtney Carver may be the quickest way to get you thinking differently in the right direction.  She strives to have others live life with purpose and suggests to post one photo (unedited) on Facebook each day of what you want to remember to help clear through the noise and distractions in everyday life.  Then review your photos over the end of 30 days.  Where have you gone and where are you going?  Are you pausing enough to look at what is truly important, and even capturing a remembrance of it?  You just may find yourself thinking a whole new way, for the better.