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While editing these images I don't think the smile left my face. What an amazing three days it was at Life As an Artform in Seattle a few weeks ago. The experience stretched and grew me in all kinds of beautiful and unexpected ways. I had attended one of Jesh's first workshops a few years ago in Vancouver, B.C. and left with new eyes and new friends. I leave this experience the same.
The agenda ranged from deep talks, to an epic food fight, and everything in between. My wonderful friend, Jesse and I helped host this experience for the 21 photographers that came out to be a part of Jesh's workshop. It was three days of challenging questions, it was an experience about stepping back, embracing fear, trying something knew, enjoying something old in a new way, thinking differently and loving others better. Although this is a workshop that photographers attend, this is not a "photography workshop" this is a workshop for your heart.
So what did I learn? There were so many experiments that pushed the bounds of my own self-imposed limitations. There were these beautiful moments that I began to understand the wide expanse of my heart as I discovered large cubbies of it that I had yet to explore. I was reminded to continue following the heat. To follow where it feels hot, even if it doesn't make sense to others or even myself at times. Although you hear "follow your heart" over and over it is so good to be reminded that sometimes your head is crazy :). I needed a swift kick in the pants to just "get out of my head" and trust my heart. When we trust our hearts and commit, doors open where they never would have and providence moves with us. I have seen this magnificent pattern of faithfulness repeated over and over again in my life. I am still trying to figure out why it's so hard to trust those heart pulls sometimes. Amazing flight takes place every time we trust those crazy heart gut instincts, we blossom and grow, things move to help us that would have never normally occurred and we begin to live out our destiny. Every day I'm learning to trust this movement more. Everything fights against it but it's well worth the fight.
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i miss every moment of this experience. 72 hours and 21 people changed my life forever.
And I, well....I smile at these lovely words that you so artfully write from the heart. I love that you embrace fear even if you don't know what the outcome will be. Thats the beauty in it. Right? And that's the beauty within your work. Thanks for sharing!
Awhzzz. Y'allz are too cute!
sarah, your words and images are as lovely as always... you're radiant. i can feel it from here. :)
These photos are priceless!! I'm so sad I've missed Jesh's workshop in Paris. :(
Sarah, that was so beautifully said. I'm an alumni of the workshop and reading your words gave me butterflies. I'm just jealous we didn't have the whip cream fight. :)
Oh thanks for your honesty in sharing your thoughts about Jesh's workshop! :) Your images also speaks volume on how much fun and rich the experience must have been! I went to Jesh's platform class at WPPI and I was blown away by his presentation! :)
Sarah, I'm always so encouraged by what you write at the beginning of every post. You're one of the few photographers who I read what they have to say. Sometimes I feel like I'm crazy or an idea is insane but after following it and seeing the product of it, I'm always so pleased! Thank you for always laying your heart out there for others to read! Have a wonderful day!
Really liked what Ivey commented below. Btw, whose fresh car was that? If it's Jesh's, i'll sign up for his next workshop for that reason alone...
so many times we do limit ourselves, don't we? it puzzles me too, because we serve a God that puts no limit on us, that can move as much as we'll allow Him. a Creator hat redefines all that we hold dear, all that we have no ability to define. His creativity teaches us what it means to capture beauty, something that I think y'all have mastered, that fine art of capturing beauty. thank you for sharing your heart (:
sarah, so well put. you are sunshine. xo
Sarah, it was so amazing to meet you and Chris up in Seattle. There were so many beautiful moments during the workshop, I know it has completely changed the way I approach photography and life in general. I am truly blessed to have been able to spend time with you and all of the other people at the workshop I can now call close friends :)
No way! What kind of workshop is this!? I need to sign me up for the next one! :)
Beautifully written words, Sarah! I loved what you had to say. I'm sure it must have been so amazing to spend that time with Jesh. He is a phenominal being. And that food fight...OMG! :-)
I so know what you mean. :) Except we didn't have whipped cream, lol! I wish I could do one of his workshops again!
Will you be my friend? It would be amazing to meet more people who are willing to open their hearts. So many people I know don't want to let anyone in except for certain people. I am not without fault but have finally reached a time when I am completely comfortable with myself and ready to let people in.
There is a lot of love in this post. I love it! Thank you for sharing. :)
Sarah, great shoot. Looks like a rollicking sugary time. =)
WHERE did you get those delightful glasses?
hello from Singapore! i've been a silent reader/fan of yours for some time now but i just had to comment on this post!
i've had the same honor of attending Jesh's workshop earlier this year and i've sort of lost touch with what i've learnt. Reading your entry and seeing your pictures of the Seattle crew made me remember the fun i had when i opened my heart to others.
thank you for this awesome reminder.