#lifeandloss

[sineadshinelight]

When grief comes to us suddenly and unexpectedly it can take the ground from under our feet? Whether it be a parent, friend or child When someone we love ends their life, it can feel like nothing makes sense anymore. How is it they couldn’t see all the love, life and promise in, and surrounding them? How could they leave us? What did we do wrong? What should we have done? When you lose your child, you lose the future you were helping them work towards. They were the future which would continue far beyond ours. Death comes to us all, but generally we expect to die before our children Grief can turn everything on its head, so it’s no wonder the future can appear so scary Beliefs we held before, can be turned on their heads. Things that helped us feel safe previously may now be useless If grief has made your world feel scary, be kind to yourself as you navigate the new world you live in You are not alone in this ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #griefshare #healing #loveneverdies #grievingdaughter #sayinggoodbye #widowsofinstagram #griefandloss #griefprocess #lifeafterloss #healingjourney #grieving #griefsucks #losingaparent #griefrecovery #grievingmother #mentalhealthmatters #lossmama #childloss #saytheirnames #youarenotalone #lifeandloss #griefwork #grievingprocess #grieftherapy #griefjourney #lossofalovedone #growthandgrief #traumahealing #loveyourself #heavenandearth https://www.instagram.com/p/CoJ0Y0OMucd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[raymakesartthings]

At the beginning of the semester I lost one of my good friends to suicide, and as I process and deal with the pain and guilt, what strikes me everyday are these people that are in our lives that are easy to take for granted, until they are gone and then their life is a big gaping hole that’s impossible to escape. That’s what I tried to capture in this series. In these crowds of people there’s many faces and people, imperceptible, until they’re no longer there. Their absence is what gives them visibility, and I think that can and should be applied to life. Never take presence as permanence.

[thestpbear]

Life and loss. 🎧 - Luke Faulkner. 보관함에서 듣기. #music#archive#sound#mood#sunset#color#tone#lifeandloss#lukefaulkner#my#photo#photooftheday#place#seoul#음악#보관함#소리#느낌#해질녘#색감컬러#고요#분위기#사진 https://www.instagram.com/p/CJSxwC4pPM7/?igshid=11trn8x449wro

[fashionandtrauma]

[lsartz]

It's the small things. It's amazing how much life can improve once you rid yourself of toxic people. Bought these 2 years ago & was so mad cause I couldn't even stuff my feet partway into them. I'm working towards a healthier future w/ a man who genuinely cares for me. After my mother's passing on the 11th, it's really sunk in how much I need to care for myself. 🍁🖤😚 #ropers #witchboots #weightloss #lifeandloss #goals #supportive #letgo

[thedailychalkboard]

Charcoal Clouds in a Painted Sky

It's a new month and the dawn brings with it a new day with cloud laced skies, a new beginning and a promise of surprise. I didn't intend that line to rhyme, but it's cool that it does. As I peaked out the window towards the rising sun this morning I was reminded of this image that I took some years ago with its gray painted look, enhanced by the help of a little pixel pushing and imagination.

One of my earliest memories is of watching white puffy clouds move across a blue sky as I lay on my back looking out a window in my childhood bed. When asked about this years later my mother told me that I must have been about three when this moment I recall took place. Isn't it interesting how the human mind can remember an instant in life from over a half century past, yet we often can't bring to mind what we ate for supper just a day ago?

My mother passed through that final portal of life less than a week ago today. But as with this memory of so long ago, she is and will hopefully always be present, living on in my mind, until it's my turn to shuffle off this physical earth and on to whatever the next great adventure may await me. For now I'm left with my memories, and albums full of family photos, newspaper clippings, letters and a myriad of things that will remind me of my mother's presence. Most of these physical and faded memories are in black and white or grace the pages of yellowing pieces of paper. These memories I hold in my hand I also hold in my heart which, like the morning clouds, now move through my mind like charcoal clouds in a painted sky.

If you appreciate this image, along with the thoughts that accompany it, and wish to discover how to create wonderful memories to share and remember with your camera, or phone, I can help. I teach and mentor, individuals, teams, and groups on the subject of photography and creative seeing beyond seeing. If you live in or near my area please feel free to connect to find out more. I am also fully capable of instructing and mentoring remotely via email, phone and Skype. Isn't it time you took your passion for photography to a higher level?     © 2019 Michael D. Davis - Visual Artist . Writer . Teacher     #oregonarts #oregonphotographer #oregonartist #medfordoregon #mddastudio #thedailychalkboard #seeingbeyondseeing   #oregonwriters  #oregonteachers #digitalart #lifeandloss #memories #mom