I am lucky. In so many ways. I am lucky to see the sunrise most mornings. I am lucky to live where I can be in the forest within ten minutes of leaving my house. I am lucky to be able to fully enjoy the moment, the light, and share it through my photography.
But then I think, is it really “luck” or is it by choice? “Luck” implies I had nothing to do with the situation I am in. And that’s just not true — it’s an accumulation of choices that bring me to where I am today. Choices made 20+ years ago, 15 years ago, 5 years ago, a month ago, yesterday… They all bring me to this moment. This morning. This opportunity for more choices. What will I do with my time? My money? My energy? My heart?
I remember realizing long ago that you make your own luck. I believe “luck” is really just being prepared to take advantage of opportunities that come your way. If we leave being lucky to random chance we aren’t going to be very lucky. We have to put ourselves in the right situations to enable the things we want to happen.
I wouldn’t see the sunrise if I didn’t choose to get up early. I wouldn’t have my favorite forest paths to walk if I hadn’t gone looking for them. And I certainly wouldn’t be able to share the wonder and beauty of the forest with you if I didn’t choose to take a camera with me.
So yes, I am lucky. I have a wonderful life, filled with beauty and opportunity. And it’s through the choices I make, and continue to make, every day.
What a difference a month makes, huh? Last month I didn’t even have photo in my Photo-Heart Connection, as I was examining where I wanted to be and what I wanted to do. My choice to hike every day have really driven my artistic and personal work this month. Revitalizing my connection with heart through art and through my time in the forest. I am reminded this month that it’s the choices I make that create opportunities for me. A good message, don’t you think?
What does your heart have to share with you this month? Share it with us through the Photo-Heart Connection. The link up will be open through May 7th.
Good for you to find your inspiration again. We all go through these periods of slow creative growth. Mine was this month, but it is time to move on and get back to creative work.
So happy that you found a new source of inspiration, Kat! I agree that we make our own luck — it is about choices. Your forest images are just beautiful, I’m enjoying the series. And thank you, again, for hosting us this month.
Yes, definitely a good message. It’s all too easy to forget that we can make choices and just let events sweep us along.
Love the photo, too!
I’ve been trying to assess what I want to do and where I want to go from here. I love that you see luck as more than just a random occurrence but rather a cumulation of choices made.
There’s nothing that “unsticks” me more than a good walk…solitude in my favorite natural places! A few weeks ago I wandered down a path I’d never noticed before around my pond, and discovered the most wonderful wooded area!! Best part, it was so remote I was alone with the birds for quite some time! There’s nothing like the light finding its way through the trees to dazzle, right? Love your shot! Am working on getting one that pleases me…hard to capture that feel…nothing I shoot seems quite right! Thanks again for this link up – I really love taking this time each month {sorry I missed last month – it was a not making enough time thing…} Keep walking!!
I’m glad your walks have brought new inspiration to your artwork. And I love “joining” you through your images. I love the way this one captures the marvel of blue sky, sunlight and shadow among the trees.
I so agree about making your own luck
Wonderful post Kat! Solitude and nature seem to speak to many, keep walking.
Thanks for hosting this wonderful monthly event!