I was doing one of those 10 photos in 10 days things on Facebook the other day, when I realised that I’m always so busy racing headlong into the rushing onslaught of the world that I rarely have time to look back and cherish the memories.
Although it’s for a terrible reason, this lockdown is providing me with some welcome space to reflect and re-evaluate. For once, I’m not thinking too much into the future (mostly what we might do for home-schooling tomorrow and not much beyond!), but I am thinking of some of the cool things we’ve done, the beautiful scenes we’ve seen, the holidays we’ve had, as well as thoroughly enjoying the bonus time we’re getting to spend together now.
Personally, I am very keen to focus on the positives of this experience. The negatives are obvious, but I’ve found so many positives too – time to look back through photos (which for me are inextricably linked to memories), time to sit and watch nature, time in my greenhouse and, most importantly, time spent with my family. In particular, although home-schooling is a challenge (some days an insurmountable one!), it does mean I got to try it and often quite enjoyed it. And it’s precious time with my son, which under normal circumstances I would have missed.
So, look back, reflect, take time to process those joyful past experiences that whizzed by. And in time, this too will pass and, for most of us, maybe we can look back and find some cherished memories.
Clare McEwen Photography 