I am officially a week behind in posting my self portraits. My original shoot for last week, while well intended turned out terrible. I had visions of grandeur and I failed. This failed attempt got me thinking about my life in different terms, but mostly it got me questioning what the hell I think I’m doing. I nearly scrapped the project and in the depths of my self doubt, the blog was close to the chopping block as well.
Throughout my life I have been a jill of many trades, constantly picking up new hobbies and interests. Starting new businesses and signing up for classes on a multitude of subjects. But I have a really hard time with follow through. I give up and move on, rather than stick it out. Photography, however has always been there, ever since I took my first dark room class in high school. With each passing interest, my camera has never left my side. I’ve never quit it, and I don’t want to.
So I pulled myself up, got out my camera and decided to re-shoot at the deli. The deli is a huge part of my life, and the renovations we completed in the last few weeks have kept me so busy I haven’t had time for much else.
This is my pause for reality, because this is my reality, on both sides of this lens.
Although technically shot on time, I never uploaded this photo, presumably due to that pesky brawl with that self doubt. Has self doubt caused you to stop a project your were passionate about? If so, get back on that horse. And while your at it…Stop listening to that little voice that tells says you can’t accomplish what you want. This world needs more people doing what makes them feel happy and inspired. After all good feelings are contagious.
