A few weeks ago I opened up a Dove dark chocolate heart here at my desk at work. The message on the inside of the wrapper says “Keep the promises you make to yourself.” That wrapper has been sitting on my desk every day to remind me to keep the promises I’ve made to myself. I’ve tried complacency and it just doesn’t work for me. So I’m working hard on keeping my promises and I’m working even harder on not disappointing myself with broken promises – it’s time for live for me. It’s time to LIVE.
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Last week as I was walking home from work I slowed down my usually perky gait and noticed the huge puddles of water in the streets along ....Fruitvale Avenue..... Reflected in the puddles were the heavens and clouds above. It was such a beautiful thing. I stood there a moment, letting the traffic pass me by as I gazed down into the clouds. Peace washed over me and I remembered how intrinsically important it is to notice the simplicity of the moment and to cherish the beauty of every day.
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Every weekend I open my home to beautiful women that let me take their photograph. This past Saturday, as I walked around my neighborhood with a gorgeous woman beside me and my Canon over my shoulder, I felt so happy. I looked around my funky neighborhood for interesting places for her to pose and took beautiful shots. We talked and laughed as we worked together rand I realized that I am happiest when I’m taking photos of people. Photography makes me so happy and so very content.
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I’m currently working on a plan of attack to get my work out there, make some money with my photography and get more paying clientele. This plan of attack is both exciting and terrifying, as I am not sure where to start, or if it will be lucrative. However, I’m moving forward and feeling very positive about the plan as it takes shape, albeit slowly. I have a strong desire and I know my passion linked with the desire will bring my dreams to fruition.
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Taking a moment each day to focus intent is so important. I focus my intent in the mornings as the sun rises over the eastern hills, gently warming me with its rays.