I was putting together a post on personal projects for my Click! blog, and was reminded of some really powerful truths that go far beyond photography.
You don't have to wait to be invited.
You don't have to wait to be chosen.
In fact, if you wait, it'll probably never happen
and your life will be marked by the waiting
rather than the doing.
The most interesting work you do
will be work that you developed.
The most interesting projects you are involved with
will be the projects you created.
Want to read an amazing book?
Write it.
Want to watch a fascinating film?
Shoot it.
Want to be moved by a stirring photograph?
Make it.
Want to be part of a rich community life?
Invite someone over for dinner.
Whatever it is you crave from life...
do that thing.
You don't have to wait to be invited.
You don't have to wait to be chosen.
In fact, if you wait, it'll probably never happen
and your life will be marked by the waiting
rather than the doing.
The most interesting work you do
will be work that you developed.
The most interesting projects you are involved with
will be the projects you created.
Want to read an amazing book?
Write it.
Want to watch a fascinating film?
Shoot it.
Want to be moved by a stirring photograph?
Make it.
Want to be part of a rich community life?
Invite someone over for dinner.
Whatever it is you crave from life...
do that thing.
5 comments:
So true. Such a good reminder.
I don't know how you do it, but you consistently find words that I need, exactly when I need them. Thank you Erin.
I'm with Jane - I am using this for my BRAVE new year - that is my word for this year - and I have become so afraid lately - ruled by my fears, but I am facing them and hopefully knocking them flat - these words help so much Erin - thank you!
Hey ladies! Love preaching to the choir, I must say. You all know about making your own adventure! Wooot! :)
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