The women's group at fresh encounter had Deb Hastert, a photographer and designer in our church, lead us in an activity. We got to pick out photo letters and make a hanging sign.
Each photo envoked different emotions and ideas and it took me a while to decide. But I love the way it turned out. I have a photo of a hammer, a clock, a welcome mat, a playground and a rake to spell the word "today."
A hammer- to remind me to focus on what is in my hand to do at the moment.
A clock- to remind me to make the most of my time.
A mat- to inspire hospitality, using my home as a place of rest for others.
A playground - because my kids won't always want to stop and play there. Soon they will drive past the park on their way to work and it will hold no wonder for them anymore. (Sniff!)
A rake- because (sigh) there ARE chores to do. Cleaning up the messes is helpful ...and seasonal. A tidy yard/space makes for better play and rest there later.
The first image is one I just gravitated to... It is a heart shaped planter with a key hanging from it. It just seems to have dirt in it at the moment, but who knows what seeds are in there waiting to grow?
I am planting these images like seeds. Whenever I do dishes or make dinner or grab a snack in the kitchen I will see these reminders... Because i can't live in the past or the future all I ever really have for sure is today, this moment. I want to make it count.
Do you have an image, a photo, a painting in your home that helps you focus your mind on something positive? I'd love to hear about it, or see a picture in the comments!
Thanks for joining my journey!
- Deborah King