Sometimes it's just nice to be still and create something.
This photo was taken underwater while scuba diving in Guadeloupe. The baby Trunkfish, black with its yellow dots, appears serene floating sideways amidst the undersea coral of Guadeloupe. This picture was taken with an iPhone 4 in a Kraken Sports underwater camera phone case in July, 2011.
Nature is a great way to reduce stress. Taking a walk, gardening, swimming, or just taking in beautiful scenery can be extremely cathartic. In my photography, I like to capture the beauty that is directly around me. I took this while swinging in my yard. Beauty is everywhere if we take the time to just look around.
I have struggled with depression my entire life, and it has been especially bad the past few years. I painted this on an especially bad day to remind myself that there is something left to live for.
Kiki Godfrey is a Communication Specialist on the Information Technology Education team at UC Davis Health. Kiki also serves as LEND Faculty at the UC Davis MIND Institute. Kiki is an alumna and faculty member of the MIND Institute’s LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities) program. Kiki is a disability advocate, public speaker, writer, researcher and mother.
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