One Hundred Days

by | Apr 20, 2013 | Life, Photography, Ponies in the Morning | 12 comments

One hundred days ago I began a daily practice of photographing my horses.

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One hundred days. Who’da thunk it?

Something interesting happened during that time…

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I fell in love with Lana.

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With Saki.

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With Jasmine.

Fell in love with them all over again. Let my heart open up to them once more. Even tho they’re old and will break it soon enough.

I no longer worry about being vulnerable because I’m learning to EXPERIENCE the present. To embrace what is, RIGHT NOW. Including me, at this stage of my life, gray hair and all.

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One hundred days and an iphone…who’da thunk it?

 

 

12 Comments

  1. suzi poland on April 20, 2013 at 4:26 AM

    Love it, it’s great. Like a teenager just doing your thing, seeing what you see, how it feels, ignoring the rest. This is the only way to fall in love! Thanks for reminding us how. <3
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    • Susan on April 20, 2013 at 9:25 AM

      You are welcome, Miz Suzi.

      Now go embrace the moment 🙂

  2. Visma on April 20, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    Congrats Susan. It is an awesome task I think a 100
    Days takes dedication. Like you said changes happen when we focus
    Being present consistently

    • Susan on April 20, 2013 at 9:29 AM

      As I was taking this morning’s photos, Visma, I realized how this has become a daily part of my life…how I look at the horses differently, how they look at me differently…I can’t imagine not doing this now. Even on days when I’m rushed, there’s always a moment I can capture with a photo.

  3. Karen Pohl on April 20, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    You are inspiring, as usual.

    • Susan on April 20, 2013 at 9:29 AM

      🙂 to you, Karen!

  4. Suzanne McRae on April 20, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    I love all the love that you are sharing about your horses and for yourself. Beautiful. I have really enjoyed seeing many of your photos. xo
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    • Susan on April 20, 2013 at 12:25 PM

      And I’ve enjoyed sharing them, Suzanne.xo

  5. Bonnie Perry on April 20, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    Thanks for sharing the privilege with us! 🙂

  6. Susan on April 20, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    And thank you for witnessing the gift, Bonnie. xo

  7. Judy Shreve on April 22, 2013 at 5:30 AM

    What a great project this has been – love love love that through this picture taking – you’ve (re)discovered yourself! and – you are looking pretty good in that gray hair too!
    xx
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    • Susan on April 22, 2013 at 1:03 PM

      I guess it’s all about focus, Judy. Oh, and my gray hair thanks you! xo