2020 Vision | Paradox

In the book The Road Less Travelled, Scott Peck opens with a stunning statement; “Life is Hard”.

That statement landed on me at the time of reading this book. This was many years ago, I didn’t understand why at the time.

I have a sense of it now.

Looking after my mother meant giving up my career. Right now, I have no desire whatsoever to go back to being a professional magician.

What was difficult for me was the psychological suffering of learning to be a Carer.

This blew my mind.

If there is one thing that has supported me through this journey it has been my studies in Landmark Education.

Accepting things exactly as they are. Choosing it and coming from a position of love, contribution and service.

Being an only my child means my life has been pretty cushy. With no siblings, I am stuck in my head, absorbed by my own interest.

Caring for my mother completely flipped that switch.

Last night, I just felt the need to practice my On Camera Flash. So I pointed my Camera at mum and created these Images.

With the death of Chadwick Boseman, it brought home how tough living is. Dealing with whatever hand we have been dealt and yet find a way to celebrate knowing the clock is ticking against us.

I am grateful I can document my mother while she still possesses her quiet graceful dignity.

This keeps me steady in all the drama.

Thanks for reading.

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