Thank you to @Dejawoo for bringing this video to life with such beautiful animation. I filmed these moments in the Hoh Rainforest, the very place that first inspired me to buy a camera four years ago and changed my life. I originally returned to the Hoh Rainforest for what I considered a dream gig, filming an adventure honeymoon video for a couple. Yet, at the last minute, everything fell through. In that instant, I felt the familiar sense of disappointment. But I’ve learned that things rarely go as planned and that the setbacks we resent in the moment can become wisdom hindsight. Free of my professional obligations for the day, I allowed myself to wander, truly wander. No deadlines. No expectations. Just the sights, scents, and sounds of this ancient forest. In those quiet moments I rediscovered the importance of being present and noticed subtle wonders I would have overlooked had I been working. This spontaneous video is one of those hidden gifts life presents when our plans unravel, reminding me to trust in divine timing. It has already brought fresh opportunities and perspectives I never could have imagined. Through it all, I’m reminded that every being, every atom, every moment is intimately connected, woven into one grand cosmic tapestry. Let this remain a reminder to the power of letting go, going with the flow and embracing the intersections. May we always remain open, curious, and awed by the profound interconnectivity that holds us all. - - -
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