Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Life is not about surviving the storm, it's about dancing in the rain...

Sometimes we become consumed with the everyday troubles (these, of course, do not include situations such as extreme illness, the passing of loved ones, etc.) which sometimes are blown way out of proportion. It is natural, and all together human, to become stressed out when life doesn't proceed as planned. All too often, however, we let these troubles weigh too heavily on our shoulders. We lose focus on the balance of life and forget about all the great experiences life has to offer.

Rather, we should try to appreciate all that is going well in life, such as a child's laughter or an elderly couple holding hands. It is these types of moments that make the everyday issues trivial, allowing us to devote less energy to stress and worry, and more to life's little treasures. Sometimes, you just have to dance in the rain...


5 comments:

genessee said...

Wow! I've been waiting for an update. Such a good one too. The video totally made my heart smile the way it does when I see people the small things you were talking about. Thanks, Big A!

PS I love Dancing in the Rain!!!

genessee said...

dang....bad grammar. I meant...the way it does when I see people doing the small things you were talking about..

Dayaran said...

Thanks Genessee. I figure, as a photographer, you probably go out of your way to find those subtle things that people do: the quick, loving glances of a couple, or the admiration a parent shows a child when they've accomplished something... it makes the heart warm...

Shojo said...

awwwwwww, let's all dance in the rain!!!
Wait, where are my rain booties.... and my new raincoat (I actually have one although it's useless in SoCal)... ok, now I'm ready.... and while were at it... can we eat ice-cream too? (preferably not under the rain... but hey, if that's the only way... ) Thanks Mr. P!

genessee said...

oh man. right after i posted that i was leaving for dinner and one of the neighborhood kids made eye contact with me, smiled expectantly, and waved as i passed by in my car. i smiled, waved back and my heart totally smiled. =)