Photo Pause: Fascinated With Insects

Note: Photography is a path to mindfulness for me, a meditative and grounding practice that prompts me to slow down and notice the world around me. May these images offer you a space to pause, a respite in your perhaps busy day, and a reminder to take a moment now & then and notice what's going on in the world around you.

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I'm not normally a HUGE fan of insects, but some of them are quite beautiful or at the very least, fascinating (note: except if they're in my house, I may not be as enamoured if they're in my house).

It's a world we often overlook due to our daily pace, but if we take the time to slow down there's a lot to be noticed.

All of these were snapped with my point & shoot.

For your enjoyment...

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Edit: I've since found out that the photo above is a type of non-stinging wasp. I had no clue!

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For the first time in months...

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For the first time in months she felt like dancing, and rediscovered the feminine curve of her hips.

For the first time in months she drank wine, and remembered how it was to laugh.

For the first time in months she drove her car on the highway, windows cracked open, free from anxiety and fear, and she felt joy.

For the first time in months she decided to take a walk by herself, and delighted in her speedy and assertive step.

For the first time in months, one day at a time, she rediscovers what she once took for granted.

For the first time in months she feels at peace, and just for today, that is enough.