It is important to have a place of refuge in our lives. Somewhere we can go and close the door behind us to escape the pressures of the day. A place where we can exist as ourselves without judgment or resistance.
It might be a physical location, but it may be something less obvious...
Tag Archives: Photography
Sanctuary
Jay and Jennifer: Rocky Neck State Park
It has been a little quiet around here lately, and for that I apologize.
Recently, I have had the opportunity to work with a wonderfully talented photographer named Jennifer Fiereck. Jennifer shoots weddings and portraits here in Connecticut (check out her website here). Here are some shots I captured while working with her on...
When One Door Closes…
Sometimes we have a tendency to take a passive approach to our lives. We speak of “open doors” and “closed doors” as if the winds of fate were dictating our direction. We sit back and take the path of least resistance, and then we justify it by saying it was the way things...
The Gift of Light
In life we are faced with two varieties of lights: those which guide us and those which serve as warnings. Wisdom is simply the ability to discern between the two.
Appreciation
When I had reached the peak of my growth spurt as a kid, I pleaded with God for a few more inches. Even as a grown man, frustration finds me in the form of a stiff neck from craning my head skyward to view the world around me.
It is easy to get into the...
Twists and Turns
Straight lines can be interesting, but my eye is always attracted to the curves. I am much more drawn to ever changing twists and turns. Even when a straight line or a right angle would be more efficient or more practical, still I favor the wavy lines and the rounded corners. I...
A Storm is Coming
When a storm comes, we feel that the wrath of God is upon us. When the storm passes, we realize that it was necessary for our growth.
Living with Our Heads in the Clouds
Daydreaming. We all do it. Some of us do it more than others.
Often, the act of daydreaming is viewed in a negative light. Daydreamers tend to be criticized for having their head in the clouds, and for not paying attention the important and pertinent issues. Our society defines daydreaming as an...
Family Trees
This time of year it is sometimes unbearable to go outside around here. The dry, southern California heat can be so blistering that it keeps even the most enthusiastic nature-lover inside. There is refuge, however, in the shade. When there is a nice breeze, shade can transform a miserable day in the...
In Bloom
We suffer the hardships, the trials, the rainstorms, and the growing pains so that when we get the chance to bloom we will show our brilliant colors.