My Corner
Hello everyone!! So much has happened in the last 7 months. If you were following the blog from the start, I changed a whole lot about my life at the end of last year. I kicked some bad habits, a bad relationship and really began to focus on my own business and what it was going to take to achieve success. But like a lot of people, I had a problem with my thoughts running wild and overtaking my ability to accomplish even miniscule tasks. I was continually trying to focus but having a really hard time doing so. I knew that I had a lot of talent but didn't know how on earth that I could be successful at something I started from the ground up. Quite frankly, I didn't think I could do it.
Fast forward about a month later.... I'm watching Netflix and I come across a movie called The Secret. I began to watch, and it wasn't long before I was on the edge of my seat. My life, my circumstances, everything started to make sense to me. That the only person in control of my life, my happiness and everything I had experienced, was a result of myself. Instead of blaming others for my circumstances I realized I had to take full responsibility for where I was in my life. It hurt a little. I had put myself through so much. I believed wholeheartedly that this concept was real; this concept being the Law of Attraction. A great example of this law is when you are thinking of someone you haven't heard from in a long time and all of a sudden, they call you or stop by. Or, if you get out of bed and stub your toe. If you stay in that negative place or negative vibration, your day will spiral out of control. If you make the conscious choice to change your thoughts, you can turn the whole day around. The concept of this law is that the thoughts that we hold in our mind shape our reality. I began to visualize myself making more money via my photography business. I saw myself working with an established business that would bring me clients weekly and in my mind, I was booking appointments, taking their pictures and seeing people happy with my work. I was expanding my vintage clothing business as well and in my mind I could see myself with a physical shop, that was very successful as well. I also saw my son and I bonding and taking a trip out of Virginia together. I didn't know how any of this was going to happen, but I began to believe.
Fast forward about a month later.... I'm watching Netflix and I come across a movie called The Secret. I began to watch, and it wasn't long before I was on the edge of my seat. My life, my circumstances, everything started to make sense to me. That the only person in control of my life, my happiness and everything I had experienced, was a result of myself. Instead of blaming others for my circumstances I realized I had to take full responsibility for where I was in my life. It hurt a little. I had put myself through so much. I believed wholeheartedly that this concept was real; this concept being the Law of Attraction. A great example of this law is when you are thinking of someone you haven't heard from in a long time and all of a sudden, they call you or stop by. Or, if you get out of bed and stub your toe. If you stay in that negative place or negative vibration, your day will spiral out of control. If you make the conscious choice to change your thoughts, you can turn the whole day around. The concept of this law is that the thoughts that we hold in our mind shape our reality. I began to visualize myself making more money via my photography business. I saw myself working with an established business that would bring me clients weekly and in my mind, I was booking appointments, taking their pictures and seeing people happy with my work. I was expanding my vintage clothing business as well and in my mind I could see myself with a physical shop, that was very successful as well. I also saw my son and I bonding and taking a trip out of Virginia together. I didn't know how any of this was going to happen, but I began to believe.
Its been around Forever
Many great philosophers/inventors over the years have understood the secret, including Albert Einstein and my favorite guy, Nikola Tesla. They understood that the universe is full of energy and frequencies. The frequency you are turning to in your mind determines your reality.
shaping my own reality
Now don't get me wrong, nothing happened for me overnight. I just kept taking pictures for my Etsy shop , did a lot of portfolio building photography and just kept it moving, but still I held onto the vision of what I wanted. About 2 months later, I received an email from an agent of mine from my modeling days. She wanted me to have lunch with her. So we went to lunch, caught up and I started showing her my pictures. She was very impressed, but she already had photographers that she had been working with for years. So nothing came of that and I just continued my usual routine. About a month later, I get a call from her. She says "I visited your website and I'm interested in your work. I would like to setup some test shoots with you." I was blown away. And though this opportunity seemed to come from nowhere, I knew it was a direct result of the goals that I had been visualizing. I knew impressing my agent with these pictures was a must. So about 2 weeks later, I photographed two of her models. I edited the pictures, took a deep breath and pressed send. I awaited her call with great anticipation. When we finally spoke, she tole me she loved the pictures and said wanted to use me as a permanent photographer. Since then, I have been getting steady photographic work from her. It amazes me that all you have to do see it in your mind and if you are wiling to put in the work for it, you will eventually hold it in your hand.
recent work
Here are a few shots I've taken in my new photography endeavor
in closing
I hope that some of you will take the time to watch The Secret. It is truly empowering. In closing, I have never felt stronger or more self confident. I am in control of my life and I don't need anyone to create my happiness for me, I create it myself. I can take things in stride and make clear decisions about where I want my life to go. If something doesn't feel right, I let it go. I still battle with negative thoughts, but that is going to be a lifelong battle that I am ready to fight. I am so very grateful for my life and these opportunities. Go out and live your dream! Until next time....