The Beauty of Words

As I unpacked my suitcase when I arrived home from Shutter Sisters Oasis, I came across a moleskin journal that I had received while there.  I took it out, set it on a table near my couch and went about my business.  A few days later, I had heard something that I didn't want to forget, so I quickly reached for the journal, grabbed a pen and wrote down what I had heard, words that had really resonated with me: Whatever follows the two words "I am" is going to come looking for you. I had to write them down.  Those words were too powerful not to remember.  Then, because they moved me so, I wanted others to feel their power as well, so I grabbed my phone, snapped a photo and shared it on Instagram.

It's been a few weeks now and surprisingly, I find myself writing something in that journal almost daily.  Even better, I've noticed in doing so I'm feeling more calm and more centered.  For someone with A.D.D. like me, that's a big deal.  When I think it's something that should be shared, I again grab my phone, snap a photo and share it on Instagram.  Not only are these words beautiful to me, but the comments I'm getting on my shared words have been awesome: Thank you for this today; Keep 'em coming!; You have no idea how much I needed this today.   Aren't words just beautiful? What a gift.  

Today, write some words of beauty that mean something to you.  You can use pen and paper, chalk on a sidewalk, lipstick on a mirror.  Then, take a photo with your camera or phone and share them with us.  If you want to share your beautiful words on Instagram, be sure to hashtag them using #thewrittenwords so we can feel their beauty, too.  You can find me on Instagram at chris_sneddon.

Comments

[Marcie]

What a beautiful idea and project. I tend to share those kinds of thoughts here...but am inspired to try it your way:
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/home/2012/11/15/burn-brightly.html

[Gabriele]

An author I love had a "morning lines" habit for their character. Each morning she shared some important words with her friend. Words from a book, or a poem, or words captured out of the air. I like that habit and often type up some great words in the morning.
http://backontheflooragain.blogspot.com/2012/09/morning-lines-24-four-sentences-that_6.html

[Gwen]

Love the Mumford and Sons quote. My husband often reaches over and takes my hand when that line plays in the car. Beautiful.

[xanthe]

I love your handwriting x.

[Sandee]

I love this idea...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/34977978@N05/8190369363/

[life in eden]

love you chris!

[rachel]

great song ;)

[Anna]

I have had this open on my computer all weekend. I love words, and I feel like this is a powerful, powerful practice. Thank you for sharing this. I will be bringing this into my life.