I was looking back through old photographs and discovered this one of my son taken at the Phoenix Zoo back in the summer of 2011.  A beautiful moment captured on film that reinforces for me the wonderful connection we share with the world around us.   Photography allows us to preserve those moments that would otherwise be lost.  So much of our life experience gets lost due to tunnel vision caused by stress and the feeling of being overwhelmed by the responsibilities that come from adult life.   I have experienced many times in my own life when stress has clouded my vision and kept me from truly enjoying the life that I was blessed to have.   I am so grateful that I had my camera with me that day because this photograph serves as a wonderful reminder of the joy that comes from slowing down and fully experiencing the beautiful connection we share with all living things. The gentle spirit reflected in the baboon’s expression shows we have much to learn from the natural world and that we have a responsibility to be good stewards of the earth.

I wish you a wonderful week and pray that you find moments of quiet joy within your own life.

Blessings to you for the week ahead,

Sheryl Brooks