filling the creative well

i can't remember if i mentioned that i have been on vacation this month. i gave myself the time off to transition from working for someone else to working for myself. mostly, i've been doing whatever i want. whatever i want, as it turns out, is a lot of what people might consider nothing - nothing productive, anyway. 

lately, i've been realizing that i now see photos everywhere. i don't always have my camera, and i don't always take them, but they are everywhere i look. who knew that this time off would fill my creative well to overflowing.

with that, i am reminded - again and again and again - that this is such an amazingly gloriously beautiful world, and i am so lucky to live in it.

Comments

[Brita]

THat is so admirable that you are changing careers into something so meaningful. Go you! And I know what you mean about pictures everywhere. Love the one here.

[Marcie]

Seeing and finding photographs everywhere is hardly 'doing nothing'. And - what is this new exciting job (working for yourself) that you are beginning??

[jen t]

i love it!
like your brain is clear and free to see the world around you with a new light :)

i'm liking those, what i think may be, stairs.

[chrissy]

i love you elizabeth.
you are a wonder to me.
so happy that you are making changes for yourself.
i try to ALWAYS keep my camera nearby, but sometimes, it.s just far enough away to MISS a really good photo.
it is in those times that i wonder if it.s not "just ok" to keep that memory in my mind all for myself!
huge career changing hugs.
xo
c

[Patty Waite]

Elizabeth, I can relate to so much of what you've said here! I've officially been doing "nothing" for one year tomorrow. I am busier than ever and my photo-cup runneth over. Yet I struggle, when people ask me what I'm doing, to state it in a way that feels "normal". I feel it's been a year of huge growth for me, but not everyone gets that. I LOVE that you are taking this time off. I know you will remember fondly - seriously, for your whole life! You go girl!!

[Josiane]

What a great reminder of the fact that time off is a necessary part of the creative process. I'm glad that you've felt your creative well filling up this month! I always enjoy seeing the fruits of your creativity.

[Kate D]

Awesome! And what a good reminder to take a step back - or no step at all - and breathe it all in.

[Toni]

I just have to give you a standing ovation, E, for following your heart and making such a huge life change, having the confidence in yourself to take that leap - I don't know if I'd be able to do it. I think I'm a coward by nature. =) Enjoy your down time before you rev up for the next phase of your life. Yay!

[Sherron]

You find the beauty in everyday things that most of us either overlook or are too busy to notice. I love that about you!