May 22, 2012

look around you

have you ever stopped what you were doing to look around you? 
no, like really. have you ever looked at the little things that surround you in day-to-day life? life is so fleeting, why don't we treasure it more?
i know it is so hard to step away from reality, to notice those little pieces that make up the whole picture of life. i have to admit, i constantly push things aside to get something i think more important done. 
so i am here to present a challenge. (insert "oooh's" and "ahhh's" here)
i challenge you, whoever you may be, however old, doing whatever it is you may be doing. i challenge you to step away from the hustle and bustle of life and look around you. what do you see? 
just stop for a moment and breathe. 
life, even just ordinary life, is beautiful. so live it to the fullest.
xoxo,
gracie: photo taker, blog post writer, music lover, crazy dancer, movie quoter, awkward homeschooler, day dreamer, night owl, me. 

9 comments:

  1. beautiful post, gracie! i love your photography and lovely style of writing. :)

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  2. gracie, this is beautiful! the words are so inspiring and i especially love how the lighting falls in each of your photos. thanks for the wonderful guest post!

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  3. love. that is kinda what I've been learning the last couple of weeks.

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  4. gah, this is why i love you.

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  5. yep. yep, you're totally awesome. i already knew it, but this, like, sealed the deal.

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  6. awesome post, gracie!!

    -Carli

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  7. this is so beautiful! i can't wait to see what i find.

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  8. beautiful photos and words Gracie! I love your message- it's truly inspiring and a great reminder on noticing the little things. <3

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  9. I like this challenge. Everyone should do it - everyday.

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you're a peach.