Deep Thoughts By: Shannon Kathleen Photography
The above quote offers some great questions to ponder …
I believe there is some sort of link between us and the people we end up meeting, that we meet everyone for a reason. It may be days, months, or even years until we realize why we met a certain someone or why we crossed paths with specific people, but I like to think there is a reason for it all.
Look at the image above… I mean, reallllly look at it ….
Just like in this image, we all live these parallel lives that eventually end up meeting together or crossing paths at some point, and as a result you get this amazingly connected and satisfying feeling that fades into the beauty of life…. is that where our destiny lies?
Is that when we can finally see it? Is it not until we actually accept that our relationships and experiences here on Earth are the dots that connect and then lead us to our ultimate destinies?
People we meet make great mirrors. If we pay close enough attention and stop to think about our interactions with others, we can learn a lot about ourselves.
For instance, I have always believed that we continue to keep encountering difficult people because it is us (ourselves) that need to learn how to react (or the response of not reacting) to their difficultness.
I also believe that when we see something we do not like in another person it is actually something that we ourselves need to work on as well… they are a small reminder for us to continue to work on this something within ourselves.
Acceptance and being open to seeing that others are our mirrors allows us to feel more comfortable and at ease around these “difficult people” and with ourselves 🙂
I believe there is a meaning in most everything that happens. Look for the little things and search for those deeper meanings. Be awake. Remain awake. There will be a match and you will see.
As William Shakespeare said: “It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.”
That simple quote is so profound. Many times it is very easy to get caught up in the current of life and then we forget (some don’t realize) that we hold this power to finding our ultimate destiny.
Step back to the edge of this tidal motion of life and pause. Look around you and take notice of your actions, your words, others actions, and others words. Stop trying to be less of who you are. Then dive back into this crazy world of ours and get after it 😉 Be the person you want to be and maybe, just maybe you’ll inspire someone to do the same.
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As a mother, photographer, and connoisseur of life’s beautiful moments, I specialize in capturing individuals in breathtaking, unique, and carefree images perfectly woven with love, beauty, and adventure. Drawing from my personal journey as a single mom for 19 years and a creative photographer for over a decade, I bring your story to life in images that transcend mere visuals – they’re snapshots of emotions, narratives you can feel.
You deserve to exist in the most beautiful portraits of your life’s journey – natural, effortless, and timeless photos that become an enduring legacy. When I’m not behind the lens, I savor moments with my son (when he’s home from college) and my husband, a connection that sprouted from a dating app two years prior, culminating in a beautifully chaotic blended family of six.
I understand the yearning to be seen, heard, and understood, and the desire to capture your individual essence as well as the essence of your love with your children. Let’s create images that not only reflect your story, but also resonate with the emotions of moment.
Love all the quotes in this post. You are amazing 😉
Thank you so much Aubrey!! 🙂