Weekly Reflections December 28th, 2016

Einstein's Dreams

"In this world, there are two times. There is mechanical time and there is body time. The first is as rigid and metallic as a massive pendulum of iron that swings back and forth, back and forth, back and forth. The second squirms and wriggles like a bluefish in a bay." ~Alan Lightman  (Lightman, 1994)

Most of the time, I am one of the many that runs on mechanical time. Get up at the same time every morning, get the kids ready for school, make snacks, have breakfast, take to school...making it hard to step out and live on the spur or in the moment.  I become stuck, anti social, having to force myself to do something different. 

But, when I do live spur of the moment and go against the normal flow of mechanical time, I create. I become a visionary. It doesn't last for long though, because actually carrying out these visions seems impossible, not knowing where to even start: models, costumes, locations, time, ....money.

There are many big things I want, no I AM going to do this year. I do better when I feel like I am helping someone...so I will find others to share this creative journey with. Others that share the same sorts of visions and have the same struggles I have had. This year, I will create, I will become a full time visionary and I will bring these visions to fruition.

Who's there with me? 

References

Lightman, A. (1994). Einstein's Dreams. Warner Books.

Weekly Reflections

Weekly Reflections
December 18th, 2016

Sometimes, we are so wrapped up in our weekly normal routines we may miss the exceptional happenings in our lives. In a journal, in a post, or talking to a close friend, reveal and reflect at least three things that happened to you this week that were exceptional, that made you smile, that uplifted your spirit.


My first of three exceptional reflections this week cannot go without the mention, again, of having my art piece, "Glimmering Light"  published in Living the Photo Artistic Life magazine. To be included among many artists, that I aspire to their artwork and teachings, is such an amazing honor.

Second, and something that will probably be in every weekly reflections post, is my family. My husband, supportive and does a great job of reeling me in when I need it. I tend to toss myself to the middle of a pond and hope for the best..when it may not be the best choice. My sons, Lucas and Isaac, make me smile every single day. The stuff that kids do and say are magnificent. Or sometimes, in my case...just eye rolling and gross. But my boys wouldn't be boys without cuddling them and hearing a 'pfft' followed by a loud cackle saying 'excuse me.'

Third: The honor of working with Geoffery Nesossi. Every week I learn something new, lighting, posing, and business management. Plus, being able to just sit, collaborate, share, and make artistic plans are amazing.

So, what are your weekly reflections?