Used book store photography

Jeannies Used Book Store

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These photos were taken at Jeannies Used Book Store in Portsmouth Virginia. One of the last brick and mortar book sanctuaries left in this area. It’s a magnificent place to find old and new books.

Have a Fantastic weekend!

Christina

Trek Lightly💚🤙

#photography #bookstore #books #peaceful

Learning Chess… Covid-19 quarantine

Being a small business owner I’ve found it’s hard when business isn’t “booming” to stay in good spirits. Or to even find my focus some days.

But, on the other side, being a creative, small business owner, my brain stays on overdrive….. Soooo…. I’m learning chess! Yes…. Chess….

The beauty in games…

We’re never to old to learn.

Learning the game of chess

There is an amazing awareness to the moment when playing games. I have found chess to be a beautiful distraction.

Trek Lightly,

Christina💚🤙

#consciousness #growth #photography #chess #covid19 #quarantinetime

Perspective- Jeannies Used Books

Jeannies Used Books

Perspective…… That’s what came to mind while I sorted through the photos I took at Jeannies Used Books in Portsmouth, Va. Sometimes my life feels like…..Fall to the ground… Look up….. Get up…… Fall to the ground….. Repeat… And I realized, ..”The ground up.”

The basic saying- “fall down, and get back up” so plainly states it!!!!(Head smacking moment for me!) In order to get up; from any adversity, we have to start at the ground, the bottom, the root. Changing the way we view situations in our lives sounds easy. Because it is…. I can change the way I see things all day long, but until I put my thoughts into actions I am going to stay the same. I’ve had a lot of experience with this type of behavior, so I consider myself a pro on the matter of “falling down and getting up. “

My journey has started deep within….DEEP…… It’s not a pretty place for me,…. but it is soooooo much better than it once was.!! My soul knows peace again… and that is a hard thing to accept all on its own. But how about the troubles that follow that peace… I still have troubles………. I still fall flat on my face……… I still fear!…………. I can’t say at this point that I will never feel fear…… I will say that, I am Learning to navigate my fear, instead of running from it.

I’m far from perfect or have it all figured out!! Exactly the opposite, I have no clue what the heck is going on…. Just ask anyone that knows me.!!

The only thing that is clear is where my focus is each day. If I can shift my perspective the moment I see it going south, I have won. Tiny battles all day long wins the day!

If you meditate,…. I have been doing that since the end of last year…. I love it!!! And I definitely notice when I neglect my practice! Is there anything that you have found works best for you? Mantras you say to yourself that help when you start feeling overwhelmed?

–Keep your thoughts light and balanced.–

Trek Lightly 💚🤙

Christina

#perspective #photography #motivation #inspiration #mindandbody

Walking at Hoffler Creek Wildlife Refuge

Path at Hoffler Creek Wildlife Refuge

Walking in the woods has always been a great therapy for me. Ever since I was a little kid I can remember playing in the woods. Even when I was sad I took to them for comfort.

It has taken me far to long, in my opinion, to figure out that being in the wilderness is where my soul feels the most free. There is a breath taking calm and a sense of peace that envelopes me. It’s like the outside world is no more and once again I’m a kid.

There was a time in my life when I didn’t know if I was going to be able to walk or run again. The thought of not being able to make it through the grocery store would bring me to tears. I had been through to much in my life to let Lupus kick my butt. This wasn’t the way my life was going to end. I didn’t see or believe that for my future. I simply couldn’t.

Something in me kept pushing me. Nagging me to fight harder than I had been. Something bigger than me, and stronger than me propelled me into action. I started going to physical therapy again and actually applying it. As I got stronger I started working out more at home. Incorporating meditation and yoga to my daily workouts. Walking, and getting stronger were the goals for 2019.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not perfect. Now a day’s I’m actually okay with being imperfect. It’s the natural state of things in my opinion. I know 2020 is going to bring me so many new experiences and I’m so excited to continue growing. Through the good and the bad. I don’t fail, I learn.

It’s not easy. If it was everyone would do it. But I will tell you that it is beyond worth it.

Find what makes your soul happy and do it. Live your life and celebrate the simple things. 🤙💚😊

Photos from the walk my awesome son and I took today. 😁

#nature #photography #inspiration #perseverance #mindandbody

The outdoor office

I’ve heard it said, that your area, or space, is a reflection of your inner self. Whether it’s the calm or the chaos that manifest is up to us.

Take time to meditate on something positive today. 😁

#outdoors #mindandbody #awareness #goodvibes

Perspective

Perspective – At Back Bay Wildlife Refuge

The obstacles in your life don’t have to define you. Make the choice to move around them gracefully. Admiring the beauty, for in any capacity it is causing you to grow. Instead of focusing on the obstacle in a negative way, try to see the lesson.

– Lessons from J.W.

#beachphotography #perspective #purpose #mindandbody #faith #lifelessons

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