These thy gifts: A Magic Hour Session
There are gifts that often times we can't see right away, maybe because we're afraid to see, or gifts that perhaps seem like a paradox. Gifts that bring us immense pain and joy at the same time (or sometimes just pain!) Gifts that might initially cause suffering but eventually in time bring enlightenment and happiness.
Everything else is cake
I've learned by now that no matter how much we try to plan, the universe has it's own beautiful plan. When life turns in an unexpected direction, the only thing we can do is embrace it and try our best to make good choices from what is presented to us (and maybe try to influence the ones we care about to do the same.) Everything else is just cake waiting to be eaten and enjoyed.
Who can resist a yummy dumpling?
The best part celebrating the Lunar New Year with my girls' schools is watching these kids try something new. At the end of the day, the tray always comes back empty.
Be the love. Be the witness
The people we love have the power to make us laugh and cry--they especially have a knack of driving us crazy. They make mistakes, sometimes big ones. But they always manage to come through in a big way just when we least expect it. The people we love know about and accept all of our beautiful flaws despite our own self deprecating criticism.