July 17, 2026
Morning Reflections
Where My Heart Takes Flight…
There is something so special about waking up excited for the day ahead. Not because of a schedule or an obligation, but because of a place that fills your heart.
This morning on the Venice Pier, the clouds stretched across the sky like a beautiful painting. The ocean was calm, the reflections shimmered below, and the moment I arrived, the birds came flying from every direction. It’s impossible to describe the feeling unless you’ve experienced it. It’s joy, gratitude, and wonder all at once.
Watching Adonis soar overhead never gets old. He moves with such strength and elegance, reminding me to keep looking up and to appreciate every new day.
As my little note says, “No alarm clock needed. My passion wakes me up.” That’s exactly how these mornings feel. Passion has a way of pulling us out of bed before the sun, leading us to the places that make us feel most alive.
I’m forever grateful for these mornings, these birds, and this beautiful life.
Capturing beauty, sharing light.
—April 💫
