Surrender

"It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare;

 it is because we do not dare that they are difficult."

 - Seneca

Awhile back, I let some gremlins go, and even though it felt kind of bad...it was a good, good thing.

The space once occupied by the gremlins was filled with a sense of clarity, I saw doors opening up all around me. I saw that the box I was trying to stuff myself into didn't fit me, so I got the heck out.

I always thought clarity would bring security, but it's been the opposite.

Clarity took me out of a safe place; a place dominated by fear, and threw me into the unknown.

I miss the safety of the box, but I knew it was time to surrender.

I read something recently, by the author, Temple Hayes, and I want to write it here so I remember...

I have learned when I am afraid, my trust in God is little to nonexistent. Once I truly let go, I realize the very work I feared doing was what I was here to do. What we fear is often what takes us deeper, fuels our growth, and helps us shine. I thank God for giving me the courage to embrace who I came here to be.

This past saturday, I had my first ever, semi-official photo session with an adorable brother and sister team.

I never thought I wanted to use my camera in that way, but at the urging of my neighbor (and biggest fan), I decided to give it a try.

I think it was fear of the unknown that made it seem so unappealing to me, but it was actually a lot of fun, and it sent another little gremlin packing.

I highly recommend letting those babies go!

Anyway...how are YOU?

I never planned to be away this long. I have a lot of catching up to do.

Happy first day of Spring!!

Comments

[Holly]

And see...the pictures are awesome! And i am going to keep urging you and nagging you and annoying you about using your very special gift you have! Your pictures are great and it should make you feel so good that your talent brought such joy to others! :)

[Juli]

Oh, wow! Kelly, you have a gift for this! Your photographs of of the brother and sister team are out of this world wonderful! Thank you for the message from Temple Hayes - I'm taking that and the photo joy you've shared with me here into the weekend! Cheers!

[Marcie]

Isn't it amazing? The power of surrender? Of letting go of the expectation..and riding life's waves?? Love how your photo-session turned out. Wonderful work!