My Journey: A Life Illustrated in Words & Photos: Poinsettias

I See Your Face

…and it’s beautiful. Each tells a unique story. There is the remote possibility of similarity, but after careful observation of expression it’s easy to discern that no two are alike. Factor in lines, blemishes, texture and color and you’ll find a story of a life lived and still in progress.

There is the potential of seeing great happiness and joy. However, all too often I see misery, despair, heartache and pain, but that face too is still remarkably beautiful in my eyes because we all share one common characteristic. We all yearn for the story of life to improve upon our face, and we hang onto that possibility for dear life because we were born with that innate quality.

As I hiked through the city today, taking my semiannual walk to the Green Mount Cemetery, I found myself studying faces and in doing so I felt like I was reading books. Many appeared to be uplifting stories with happy endings in the making. Sadly, I saw others that were destined for perpetual sadness.

I saw so many people in need of care and attention, in search of someone to listen to their every woe. I think many would like to hear that ultimately everything will be all right, but there are no more guarantees in life, as if there ever were.

I believe it’s important for us all to champion the other’s cause, reaching out when we see a face compromised by a burdensome life. It’s not so easy to do, lending a hand that might be misunderstood, but we must make the attempt. I believe this is a genuine way to improve our karma and at the same time, help heal the world.

Anything is worth a shot, and when I take my walks of meditation I attempt to map out a new plan of action each time so that I too can do my part, creating positive energy that will bring us face to face in a more harmonious way. I see your face, and it’s beautiful.

Welcome!

Through my writing, photography, videos, career and personal challenges you will discover I am just like you, a person on a journey. My goals are simple – to be healthy and happy. You will learn that I have many interests. However, the driving force for all that I do is communication, the sharing of ideas and my passion for laughter. It really is the best medicine and a great stress reducer. Let’s all make a pact to live our best life today. Never stop looking beyond the horizon for a better tomorrow. It’s just around the corner, but only you can make it happen.

I consider myself a down-to-earth, happy-go-lucky guy, who is just making it up as I travel through life, adding a virtual laugh track here and there to amuse others and myself. I have a friendly personality, which is expressive, warm, upbeat, fun and positive. I love meeting new people. I thrive on communication, organization, diversity, creativity and laughter. My personal interests include blogging, photography, gardening, travel, hiking, cultural arts, and current events.

Checkout my other web pages by visiting my "Main Page." Cheers! - Paul Eric (paerki)

Evolution

It’s hard to believe I’ve been blogging for more than six years. This art form has allowed me to showcase and express my creativity. It has bolstered my confidence (not that is was lacking). At times it has been therapeutic, but more than anything it has given me a much deeper view of the world and how I see myself in it. I use my insights as a barometer for self-change, which helps me reconcile the past, adapt to the present and navigate carefully into the future. Thus far I have enjoyed the emotional roller coaster ride of thought as my hands write it and my eyes see it. As always, I hope you can relate to my stories, appreciate my views, savor the wisdom, reflect on the concepts and, more than anything, respect my friendly and genuine interest in connecting with others.

Find you own voice. Think about writing your own blog. Learn your style, share your views and open a whole new world of possibilities for you and your readers-to-be

Happiness Vs. Contentment

There is something to testing the waters of change, bringing about a fresh new perspective to our world. One must not be afraid to dream big. Never forget that limited expectations often leads to limited results. You might even like where you end up, hopefully with contentment and not chasing happiness. The latter requires a lot of work.

Happiness to me is about keeping busy, staying active and finding fun. However, contentment is about real satisfaction, choosing quality to quantity in all aspects of life - work, friends, etc. It’s about standing still long enough to nurture more meaningful and purposeful connections through deep love and commitment. It’s long lasting, where as happiness is fleeting until you find your next high. (They might go hand-in-hand for some, but from where I am sitting it becomes a choice and I see too many people making the wrong one.)

Don’t be afraid to test the waters of change. Take your clothes off, dive in and feel reborn. It’s worth a shot, especially for those who are consumed with a false sense of happiness.

What would life be like without memories? It’s fair to say, there would be no life at all. Memory is our communication, reason, coherence, our action and more importantly, our feeling. Memories create our path in life, developing our psychology and leading us emotionally.

One of the best ways to create and store memories is with video. These simple effortless little snippets of time create diaries and become perpetual time capsules, which justify our walk on earth, telling all with great enthusiasm… I was here! I mattered! I lived! Please, don’t forget me.

Share your views, thoughts and opinions in the written word. Snap photographs so that your eyes can travel back in time, remembering the happy and sad moments that made you the person you were, are and became in life. But, whenever possible, capture video to enhance the memories you leave behind, so that others may pass the essence of your life on to future generations.

GENERAL

I love photographs! They have this amazing ability to tell stories of fun places, special moments, memorable events, and exciting places. They give us reason to pause and remember friends, family, coworkers and so many others. One photograph can conjure up a flood of memories taking us on a journey. They help us remember the past, enjoy the present and ponder the future.

On a cold and rainy day I love sitting in my living room with a roaring fire, a glass of wine, classical music playing in the background and my many photographs scattered about me. I love sifting through what I call my special collection, which refers to my favorites. They remind me of the saddest and happiest moments of my life. They remind me of challenges and overcoming.

My large collection of images are a testament to a life lived. Life happens all around us so it’s important to collect special memories, and what better way than with a photograph.

Photography

There are many people in the world affected by disease. I never thought I would be one of the many. However, at any given time life can change. Mine did! There were many twists and turns, but I made it through and you can too. I am a Celiac on the move living life one meal at a time. Learn more about my life as a Celiac. Celiac Disease is a lifelong, digestive disorder affecting children and adults. In short, I have an allergy to gluten, and the treatment is a lifelong scrupulous avoidance of it.

No matter what, know this: You are never alone. There are people out there who’ve struggled, endured, made it through and are sharing their message of survival. No, they might not be at your side, but their spirit is out there in words, attempting to help others on their journey. Let’s all unite by sharing our individual stories, remedies for healthy living, food and recipes to keep us strong, and let’s find the laughter too because it can be some of the best medicine. Always remember, there is power in numbers. Check me out: A Celiac On The Move

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