It’s been ages since I’ve picked up a camera (it shames me to say) and picking one up for a wedding is especially daunting. The fact that I wasn’t the main photographer at Chad and Bianca’s wedding on Saturday helped settle the nerves a little and once I got going, I realized again how much I enjoy being on ‘the shooting side’ of the lens.
Eleanor Roosevelt once said, ‘Do one thing every day that scares you.’ I like the lady. I like her quote. I like the concept. But sometimes, when making it through a day costs more courage than you thought possible to muster; it’s difficult to intentionally pick a scary something beyond that.
When the mountaintop feels somewhat far away, perhaps amending the First Lady’s quote slightly is in order. Because doing something (even just the tiniest something) every day that you’re passionate about (and leaving those scarier feats for a time when one might feel a little more daring) may just be a key ingredient to forward motion. The thing that strengthens us from within and reminds us why it’s important to keep going.
So this little blog entry, a reminder of my resolve to do something – every day – that I feel truly passionate about. Whether it’s hugging a child, dusting off my ‘ideas book’ to delve a little deeper into some of the concepts, having coffee with a friend, reading a book or taking a photo of something beautiful. All of these make me feel a little stronger and add to the delight that life – and living – is.
Thank you, Bianca, for helping me remember. What a privilege to have been part of your special day.
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