Blurry Photo

Metaphor

Going through old film photos from 2018. And this one stood out because even though I took this blurry photo many moons ago, the energy feels the same. Taking film photos at shows can be tricky. The movement can make the photo come out blurry. I’m sure, at the time, those years ago, I probably thought, “Dang. Oops. Messed that photo up.” But maybe I didn’t mess it up at all. Maybe it was a blurry puzzle piece that I ignored.

I remember who I was when I took this photo. It makes total sense that this photo came out this way… My mind and heart during this time was in the dark. This photo was a metaphor for something bigger I couldn’t quite see and honestly I still don’t completely see. Thankful that my point of view has changed about it. Understanding more about the blurriness that took place.

Maybe this photo will always be blurry. Maybe some photos never become clear. 20-20 vision can only do so much. I guess I just have to count my blessings because I do see growth. Years go by and you grow.

Do you throw away the unclear photos? Or keep them? Or do you just forget about them, because life is better with clearer photos?

I’m okay with this blurry photo. It doesn’t bother me right now. I’m in a good place with it. Ask me tomorrow or next year and maybe I’ll have a different answer.