A New Set of Eyes

Always remember the control you have over the challenges in your life by simply choosing to look at them through a new set of eyes.


You can so frequently change that which seems unbearable into a positive, beautiful experience…


… just by choosing to walk through it, soaking in every lesson and blessing that shows up along the way. And there, at the end of the journey is a new you…


… a little bit tattered. A little bit torn. A whole lot wiser….


… and graced with a shiny new set of eyes. Eyes that can soak in the brightness like never before… soak in the miracles… soak in the unparalleled beauty that comes with profound experiences of the heart.


Never forget the depth of your experience extends far beyond that which you can see right now.


It might seem a little fuzzy off in the distance…


… but that's where the beauty lies.




The amazing colors off in the distance blending together, keeping us guessing on the details. Creating an unimaginable palette of Beauty. 




Mystery.


Anticipation.


Hope.


So take a moment to close your eyes and free them from seeing the world as you know it today…


Open them up and allow them the freedom to wander into the distance…



and explore the unimaginable… explore the gorgeous palette…


… and find a new beauty that is all yours...


… where you can laugh again… be free from the chains...


… and be so amazingly, perfectly, uniquely you…


YOU…


… with a brand new set of eyes.

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  1. pedwardsApril 16, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    What an inspirational word. Once again, I'm blown away by your poetry and your photos. I love the images that you have captured with your new bokeh-creating lens. Perfection :)

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