You know that little voice...the one that gives you every reason on why you can't do something or why things will eventually fail? The devil on your shoulder.
Is it there to protect you and keep you safe or does it magically appear to keep you from growing and become the person you really want to be?
Traveling isn't the sole reason for this journey. Don't get me wrong, I am enjoying the ride, soaking up the moments and beautiful surroundings, but it goes much deeper. I was hoping to become better acquainted with myself.
I have.
In fact, I am learning more than I thought I would, however it's not always easy.
It's been a little vulnerable putting my art out there for you to see, especially when the voice of self doubt tells me not to. Believe me, I am not quitting my day job to paint...oh wait, I already did. Whoops...
The fears came again when I decided to post my 150 day blog. What if they don't like me anymore because I don't drink? What if I am seen as weak? What if...
What scares me even more is NOT taking the chance to do something.
I have always loved taking pictures. I am starting to pay attention more and really
look at things. I enjoy soaking up the beauty of my travels and sharing them with you in a photograph. Although not always easy, I hope that you get the feeling of being there through my images. I am posting many of my travel photos on a facebook fan page. If you are a member of facebook, I hope you become a fan. Sometime soon, I would like to offer the prints of select photographs for sale. I know the feeling of being in nature and enjoying all that she gives us. I am especially looking forward to being able to share that with you.
Thank you for taking this journey with me.
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4 comments:
You rock, my friend. I call the devil on my shoulder a "Gremlin." I even give them names and talk to them. Sometimes they have good information, but poor communication skills...sometimes you have to talk them off the ledge, and sometimes you've got to just bitch-slap them and take care of yourself!!
Cheers to you & your journey, and all the blessings that come from you sharing it with us!!
I call it the "left shoulder, right shoulder debate: one side of you is perched, whispering in your ear "you can't do this", another one is whispering in the other ear "why the hell not?"
Which one are you listening to?
:-)
That was beautifully said my friend. I love all of your photos and paintings. You are truly blessed. I am in awe of your courage and admire that you just go for it..... Your journey on the road, as well as self discovery.
Love you,
Laura :)
Write off the self doubt as a planetary alignment that will pass. Just this week another wonderful writer blogger friend just announced farewell to her readers. I asked her for her phone number so we could talk because her last piece had me thinking for two days about the things inside me that got stirred up. Doubt is sneaking in and winning and it cannot!!
Self Doubt and Assuredness are the metaphor of what's out your Cape Cod tent flap. The ebb and flow of the ocean of emotion. Doubt will come. Observe and watch it go and welcome the strength in it absence.
Just so you know? I think about you every day. And Max. And I love your photos and drawings. Your soul is out there. It's what makes me love your art.
We've never met but I consider you one of my most interesting friends and I assume we will meet some day and talk about how hard it is to not drink.
And when you're not looking I'm going to sneak a kiss on Max's lips. Cuz I love him too!! And I mean it about selling a calendar of Max pics. He cheers people up!
A little blurb about your journey in the caption of the photo of Max? I see it. I'd sell it on my blog. I'd help you pimp it. I'm sure all your myspace friends would want one.
You're living the real American dream. Don't make those of us who are dreaming it vicariously through you wake up!
XXOO
Amy (share those kisses with Max)
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