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Actions speak

it is not the words that can build our character

Character is built
Yes
but by the actions

the subtle meaning is found
yes
found in the actions

Actions are loud
move people to change
peace
love
community

actions are

flowers blooming even after they are cut
love blossoming even through pain
friendships growing
turning the corner
recovery

Speak

Speak through the hands, the eyes
the legs running fast to get to...
action

is it fair
is it love
can it be changed
molded
grown, even out of the sidewalk

Actions speak

Rejoice

Photography has been a passion of mine for a long time. When I was in high school I was able to take an independent study photography class and spent hours upon hours in the dark room. Although I don't have access to the equipment that I would like, or a dark room, I still use a film camera.

I love the wait before seeing the final product of my work. 

These are some photos from around California and Washington taken over the past few years. 

All photographs posted herein © 2011 Emily Woodall

Light in Nature

All photographs posted herein © 2011 Emily Woodall

Can every question be answered?

This morning I attended a small church service...maybe 10 people were there. The format of this church service is conducive to my learning style. One of the great things about this morning's service was that the pastor asked a few questions of us and we had a chance to have some small discussions. One of the questions was, "Can every question be answered?". I thought this was an awesome discussion topic, and one that could be debated indefinitely. 


What is the definition of a question?


Definition of QUESTION
1. a (1): an interrogative expression often used to test knowledge (2): an interrogative sentence or clause; b (1): a subject or aspect in dispute or open for discussion (2): a subject or point of debate or a proposition to be voted on in a meeting (3) the specific point at issue


2. a: an act or instance of asking, also: a judicial or official investigation b: torture as part of an examination c: room for doubt or objection


Knowing this, is a question necessarily something that has to have an answer? And if all questions had answers, would the mystery of the world be lost? 


Thoughts abound...