“Life is your art. An open, aware heart is your camera. A oneness with your world is your film. Your bright eyes and easy smile is your museum.” ~ Ansel Adams
Each dawn gifts us a fresh canvas, untouched and waiting. No matter what yesterday held, today stretches before us like a blank field of possibility. We hold the brush. We choose the strokes. We shape the colors of our day through the attitude we bring and the attention we give.
Of course, life brings moments we can’t control—but as Viktor Frankl taught, we always retain the freedom to choose how we respond. When we view life as a gift rather than a burden, gratitude softens the edges of our worries. When we see every person as a fellow traveler carrying joys and sorrows just like ours, compassion becomes our natural language. And when we keep our eyes open to the wonder woven into ordinary moments, we can’t help but radiate joy and love.
Your life is art. Your heart is the lens. Let today be your most meaningful creation yet.
Question for Readers:
What “first brushstroke” will you make today to paint your day with purpose?