Beauty Is Its Own Excuse — Donna Hopkins

For me, one of the most useful things I can do when I find myself caught in a swirl of thoughts and feelings, is to notice my physical surroundings. I find something beautiful or striking and this gives me a few minutes to pause, even when that’s the last thing I want to do. Taking pictures can ground us, slow us down, and help to lift anxiety. It’s a way of taking a breath without telling yourself to take a breath; it just happens naturally.