I saw this stop-motion video on Designmom via SwissMiss and it made me happy. Can you imagine actually creating this? The makers shot 60,000 pictures and developed 9,600 prints. Seriously.
Sometimes I have an overwhelming appreciation for the value of expressed creativity. Doesn't it feel good to watch such inspiration unfold before your eyes? Watching this video reminded me that there is so much life out there. This was a much needed reminder because a few days ago our house was broken into and we were robbed. I have a lot of thoughts about this: I feel angry and kind of scared. I feel violated. I feel thankful that nothing was vandalized. I feel confused. I also feel like I could moonlight as a detective--I can't stop looking for clues and I'm pretty sure the officer could have gotten a good fingerprint. I mean CSI does it.
I digress. Mostly, I feel sad. Sad that our home was violated. Sad that we lost our computer and that I hadn't backed it up since January so all of our photos from this year are gone. Sad that my beloved camera is gone. Sad that people feel compelled to steal. I have thought about the thieves that came into our home many times since Tuesday afternoon. And, usually after cursing their behavior, I can't help but grieve for the life they lead.
One of the lyrics is:
"Take it easy, keep your head up high.
No need for sorrow and despair.
Just keep on movin', it's such a
wondrous world out there."
I love that I can choose to see my world as wondrous. I didn't always think it worked that way, but it does: It's a choice. And I guess that's what makes me so sad for the people who robbed us: they are more broken than I know. I hope one day they choose to see how big and bright and good this world can be.
xo,
steph
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