“Nothing is more real than the masks we make to show each other who we are.”
― Christopher Barzak
more often than not, photography helps me find my way.
there is no greater gift than this
(except perhaps for the unconditional love of family)
what i’ve found is that by simply beginning… it leads me to where i want to be.
part of my process is just starting. hard as it is.
i set up the scene. i get into it. i click away until my mood changes.
you can watch this little video of my whimsy outtakes.
and what you’ll see is me working through my whimsy.
notice my face at the beginning and then at the end of the slideshow.
i found my smile (tiny as it was that day).
and that… that moment is what really matters to me.
the feeling i had there even though it was brief.
i felt joy.
and it was true.
thank you all for the kind words and thoughts
xo
I love everything you said. and it all couldn’t be more true…especially “by simply beginning, it leads you to where you want to be.” That’s my promise to myself this new year…just do something and see where it takes me. I lost my blog after three years, I started a new one. I want to go back to school, I am. I want changes…there will be.
I’m happy that you found some joy, even if it was brief. The moments will get longer and longer and I’m sorry your heart is heavy right now. xo
Sarah
You know. I really love this. You are so real.
Tracie
i just watched ‘you’ve got mail’ and love your music choice. xo
I am so moved by your writing and know I love you, Aunt Dorothy