Defining Moments | Weekly Photo Challenge: Lost in the Details

“Wherever you are, be all there.” ~ Jim Elliot

The Weekly Photo Challenge theme is “Lost in the Details”. And what a challenge it is. Don’t we get utterly lost in the details of life? Opportunities missed, lost windows of time—to show kindness or listen, to be all there. What about those that consume, order, and demand, leaving us so distracted we miss the wonder and joy of other moments?

“The true secret of happiness lies in taking a genuine interest in all the details of daily life.” ~ William Morris

And then there are those moments that shake us … or rather, shape us. We come to full attention. They are usually spun by a variety of events—some good, some not so good. Whatever their source, I find they can be a birthplace of goodness or newness. They are, in essence, whatever I choose them to be.

“After all, it is those who have a deep and real inner life who are best able to deal with the irritating details of outer life.” ~ Evelyn Underhill

These moments serve to keep us in check or bring a new awareness of vulnerability or strength, moments to discover what we are made of. Are we flexible to receive honest criticism and ready to change? Or if we have done right can we have peace within and stand firm, even when we are misunderstood? Either way, are we ready to forgive—to let go—to forget, to move on, knowing we can’t fix everything?

“All the details of life and the quirks and the friendships can be laid out for us, but the mystery of their writing remains.No amount of documentation, however fascinating, can take us there.” ~V.S. Naipaul

Whatever moment you are in today, whether joy or pain—never dismiss that moment, for the only moment that truly exists is the one you are in right now. Some moments are times to embrace and absorb joy. For the difficult moments we need to receive love from sane, safe friends and family. It’s okay to not always be the giver or to have all the answers or to have everything together. Cherish the good moments, learn from the difficult. I found the following drawing and thought it details the true reality of life. May it bring a smile to your face as it did mine. I hope it increases your joy as you trek your own crooked path.
Peace,
Alexandria

“If we take care of the moments, the years will take care of themselves.” ~ Maria Edgeworth

Strong, Determined, A Few Strayed Branches

See the Weekly Photo Challenge for other interpretations.

The Weekly Photo Challenge: Lost in the Details
Weekly Photo Challenge: Lost In The Details (kattermonran.com)
Weekly Photo Challenge: Lost in the
Details (picturesinlivingcolor.wordpress.com)
Weekly Photo Challenge: Lost in the
Details (writelovelive.com)
Weekly photo challenge: lost in the
details (ellenvgregory.com)
http://theweeklyminute.wordpress.com/2013/03/07/weekly-photo-challenge-lost-in-the-detail/
http://clothedwiththunder.wordpress.com/2013/03/07/weekly-photo-challenge-lost-in-the-details/
http://hamburgundmeehr.wordpress.com/2013/03/07/weekly-photo-challenge-lost-in-the-details/
http://theeverbuddingbear.wordpress.com/2013/03/07/weekly-photo-challenge-lost-in-the-details/

Drawing credit: Unknown
All photography by Alexandria Sage, except the first one, which is by S. Michael
(aka—my dear son)

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by Alexandria Sage on March 7, 2013 • Permalink

Posted in Be Content With Who You Are, Enjoy Life, In All Things Do Your Very Best, Take Credit for Your Mistakes

Tagged Art, articles about defining moments, enjoy life, family, flower photography, friendship, joy, photography, quotes, Quotes by Jim Elliot, relationships, success, thoughts, Visual Poetry, Weekly Photo Challenge, Weekly Photo Challenge: Lost in the Details

Posted by Alexandria Sage on March 7, 2013

https://simplysage.org/2013/03/07/defining-moments-weekly-photo-challenge-lost-in-the-details/

10 Comments

Tina Schell
/ March 7, 2013

Beautiful photos and I LOVE the success arrow 🙂 Great post.

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- SimplySage
  / March 8, 2013
  
  Thank you, Tina. Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for coming by.
  
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pattisj
/ March 8, 2013

You found lots of pretty details to share. Great quotes, too.

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- SimplySage
  / March 8, 2013
  
  Thank you. Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment! May you cherish each and every moment today and always.
  
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Mary Beth
/ March 8, 2013

Absolutely gorgeous photos, and a good reminder today! I love the drawing, which is encouraging me in a truly daunting project.

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- SimplySage
  / March 9, 2013
  
  I’m glad you were encouraged. I needed the message, too. 🙂
  
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Shane Francescut
/ March 14, 2013

Beautiful photos… excellent post!

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- SimplySage
  / March 15, 2013
  
  Thank you, Shane. Thanks for your visit, like, and taking the time to comment. I look forward to visiting your blog some time.
  
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Amy
/ March 17, 2013

Love those flowers and trees! The success arrows are so cool!

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