Appreciation

This photograph makes me happy.

The afternoon may have begun with a little chaos and confusion, but that's all to be expected, especially with a group of energetic teenagers. What really amazed me was not only that things calmed down, but how engaged everyone became in what they were doing. Some were working on the project we'd given them, writing and illustrating the life trajectory of a child (in this case, they named him Douglas) who started using drugs. Some were doing their own thing. But, really, I think that just being able to attain such concentration and focus is what matters.