The picture of the rose in this blog post was taken by using my iPhone's portrait feature. The portrait mode creates a depth-of-field effect that provides the ability to shoot a photo that keeps the subject sharp with a blurred background. After snapping the picture, I selected a lighting effect that would highlight my rose even… Continue reading Be a Light in a Dark World
Category: Gratitude
The Balance of Joy and Pain
Ecclesiastes 2:22-23 What do people really have after all their work and struggling in this life? Throughout their life, they have pain, frustrations, and hard work. Even at night, a person’s mind does not rest. This is also senseless. There is no one who has tried to enjoy life more than I have. Pain is inevitable. … Continue reading The Balance of Joy and Pain
The power of gratitude when life is painful
Gratitude adds power to my life but complaining decreases my energy and makes me weak. Have you discovered this phenomenon also? We all know that gratitude is effortless when we are feeling healthy, the kids are doing well, our relationships are harmonious, the finances are looking good, and we can get away for a week… Continue reading The power of gratitude when life is painful