Gratitude

Beautiful things can show up anywhere as long as you're looking for them.

I can remember a time when I couldn't see as much beauty as I can see now. I am grateful for photography.

I can remember a time when I wouldn't talk to people and shy away, but now I see no strangers, I'm grateful for photography.

I can remember when I would get in a hurry all the time and never settle down to realize my surroundings, but now I stop and smell the roses. I'm grateful for photography.

I can remember a time when I didn't understand art and how it can change the world, but now I  see how a single photo can alter the world. I'm grateful for photography.

I can remember when I felt older, less driven, a little washed up, but now I feel as though I'm a youngster working toward a life's dream. I'm grateful for photography.

I can remember when emotions were something I avoided, but now I strive to create them. I'm grateful for photography.

I could go on and on here, but photography has changed my whole outlook on life. The desire to be the very best at something I love to do has its way with me, and for that I'm living a life of Gratitude.

David is a NC based photographer. View website here.

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