Finding Beauty In a Storm

I haven't posted in quite some time.  Mostly because of what I'd like to call  my "transitioning phase".  There were some things I had to discover and learn about myself.  I had to do some internal searching to get back to who I was as a person, not living my life through the eyes or expectations of others.  So with that being said, you can expect regular postings from me and some changes in design on this blog.  As I said before you can be inspired by a number of things.  One of my favorite inspirations is Biblical scriptures.  Actually they have been more than inspirations but have literally been a foundation and a life guide for me.

Through various events this past year and most recently hurricane Irene which affected the East Coast, I've discovered that simple things matter.  I recently began documenting the simple things in life through photograpghy.  I'd bring my camera with me and snap photos during my daily routine.  I found that doing this forces me to slow down and appreciate my surroundings.  During this hurricane the general mood was panic and preservation.  However, there was a sense of calm I felt during the entire process and the days leading up to the storm.  Don't get me worng I did prepare accordingly for what the forecasters were predicting.  I felt settled and anchored in my spirit, however.  This is the affect the Scriptures have on me.  With everything going on around me, I knew that God was in control.

Similarly, the storms of life may rise up and seem to overtake you or surround you but there is a stillness and a peace in God that is often undescribable.  His love for you never fails and you begin to realize at the point of your greatest turmoil that he has well prepared you for everything you are about to face.  Therefore approach each challenge with the mindset that it is preparing you for something greater.  There is good to be found in the worst of situations.  I think these two photos are a great juxtaposition of destruction and beauty.  Any thoughts? Feel free to share.

A Century old tree snapped in two by the affects of Hurricane Irene

Calm Skies the day after Hurricane Irene