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Moving On

May 20, 2014

By Tineke Ziemer

May 21^st, 2014

Today I was determined to photograph a bumble bee or a butterfly. With all of the blossoms in the yard right now, I did not think this an impossible task. Yet there I was for an hour, chasing after them, creeping up on them, standing as still as a statue… being swarmed by mosquitoes… and still no photos.

I was so focused on this one idea that I couldn’t see anything else to photograph either. I had only eyes for butterflies! Undoubtedly, my light was fading as quickly as my spirits. And while there are many things in life I don’t believe in giving up on, this wild idea of mine was not one of them.

So, I moved on.

And once I let go of my preconceived ideas of what today’s photo should be, I started seeing beauty all around me. As these things often go, my own life lesson was mirrored back to me in the very subject I began to photograph. The dandelions are starting to go to seed and the lovely glow of evening light brought them to life before my eyes. As I watched through my macro lens a breeze came up and stirred some of them into action. Their time had come to fly away and plant their seed. But they didn’t want to let go. I noticed how they clung to the puff ball with all their might, using their arms to reach out and grab a hold of what was behind them. Whenever the breeze blew them further off, they’d find a way to cling on again. It took quite some time for the wind to finally dislodge them and send them flying into the evening sun.

I wondered why they fought their destiny so much? And I had to laugh because it was such a picture of my own life.

Thought for the Day

I’ve had some things lately that I’ve been clinging to despite the obvious truth it’s time to move on and let go. I hang on so tight to the past I can’t see the possibilities that the future holds. Every time I get nudged in the direction of the future, I dig my heals in and hang on for dear life. Not the unknown! Not change!

But it’s only in letting go of the past that I am able to embrace the present moment and face whatever new doors God has opened for me. The beauty of what is to come is only available when I embrace the winds of change and turn my face fully to face my destiny.

Is there anything in your life you are hanging onto today that is holding you back from seeing the potential of tomorrow? It’s time to open your hands, let go and fly!