Art Slam » Food for the Creative Soul

In the past week, I have been asked to shoot photographs for a family, a wedding and a church group. I do not see this sudden interest in my shooting skills as a coincidence. I don’t believe in coincidences.

I love photography. For as much as I love it, I have gotten away from doing it daily. Each year, many photogs join one of the many 365 day groups on Flickr and shoot a daily portrait. I have started this process twice and have not managed to make it past day 33. It is one heck of a commitment to shoot yourself every single day.

But…I am going to do it. Make the commitment and find a way to do it. Instead of going for the whole 365 days, I am going to do it a month at a time. Just like I did this daily blog posting for a month. And, I am not going to start it in January. I am thinking of starting December 1st. Reason being, it is my birth month, one of the holiest times of the year and I love the festiveness of the month. That is three positives I can go back to if I find myself struggling to shoot a daily. So, here is to my new monthly creative commitment. Wish me luck and do let me know if you will be joining along.

As far as reordering my steps, I am in prayer about that. And, I am wondering and listening (God tends to speak to me in whispers) for signs that these photography requests are part of that reordering process.

Patience is something I always thought I had a pretty good handle on, but lately, I am beginning to wonder if this has changed for me. I feel like I am having to learn all over again how and what it really means to be patient. Ultimately, having patience means you trust that forces outside of yourself are at work and everything does not happen on your specific timeline. Being patient, in essence is trusting what you can not see. At least for me, this is what I am learning about patience.

I am also learning to let go of self-induced anxiety and mental fear scenerios. I have said before that fear is simple false experiences appearing real. Fear is feeding ground for an out of control ego. My ego has been very cooperative lately, almost protective. I am noticing myself residing in Witness and Nothingness. In these places, I am learning the lesson of patience and there is comfort in that. There is comfort in letting go and letting God.

Busy living and doing with the family this weekend. Loving this quote lately, “Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.”

It is my hope you all are having a great day and spending it with friends and family in thanks for all of your blessings. Today, I am thankful for prayers being answered, my faith being strengthened, my husband and my children and all of my extended family and friends. Truly, I am blessed.