The Aloha Bear

With the photography class over and my final day with Jonathan coming to a close, I can feel the pace of my life about to slow down. So much has transpired in the last two weeks: a new computer system and time capsule hard drive backup, reorganizing and updating all of my systems inside, also learning new techniques in my photographing with my camera and computer programs. With all this has come a new excitement as I digest and assimilate all of this newness. A quiet confidence seems to be creeping in with my relationship the computer.

I’m slowing down so that I can notice things like this driveway (see photo) that I walk back and forth on all day. Occasionally, I take a photograph that reminds me of the beauty that is part of my everyday life.  This process fills me with gratitude.  I’m left to ponder what qualities does this simple gratitude feel like ? The most immediate responses that arise in me are a sense of fullness and contentedness that leave me quieter and at peace. My hope is to return more often to this place in me and to thank those who help along the way. For now thank you Brontums  for all your behind the scenes coordination that make everything here at the Hui seem to flow so smoothly. Jonathan , thank you for all that you have taught me and for helping me to open the doors to new areas of creativity, all presented in such an easy manner. To our Hui staff, thank you for all the care you give in moving this endeavor most gracefully onwards. Each of you truly are  an inspiration.