Love it. I've always fought complacency, but this post motivates me even more.
This is so insightful. I admire your attitude and your approach to life so much. I used to think I was crazy for constantly uprooting myself, but this post really put it in perspective for me. I needed this on this Wednesday afternoon! Your work is amazing
Well said! I hear you and couldn't agree more. Thanks for sharing your perspective, it's inspirational.
I'm currently in a season of challenging circumstances in my personal life, but I think my art could use a kick out of the comfort zone. You may have just provided the impetus I needed.
Very Nice! So well written! Thank you for the reminder to always strive for what is out of our comfort zone.
Great post Sarah! Check out the article coming up on Skip Cohens blog that I just did, very similar! Also, can't wait for WPPI, have a really interesting adventure I want to talk to you about!
Thanks Sarah, this is a great reminder. Keep on blazing your trail and let me know then the book comes out!
I LOVE these kinds of posts! You always leave me feeling so inspired!!
beautiful lesson you're learning, Sarah. one in which i hope to remember and remember and learn from and learn my whole life long. ROCK ON.
so true! I also liked the post before "Don't follow the Rules..."!
I have failed so many times, that I am so familiar with it I am sick of looking at it, and am facing the dilemma of what to do now, because I am stuck in the valley and have no plausible way of climbing out. But alas, kudos to you. Uncomfort is itself a stepping stone I believe.
I love you guys!!! :-) I have had an extremely uncomfortable year this last year.....and I have grown because of it! What you say just confirms everything I have been going through will work out fine... Thank you! :-)
This was just what I needed to hear. Thank you.
I totally know what you're talking about :) I LOVE this photo by the way. Very cute outfits!
I am constantly looking to get outside my comfort zone. Loved your post about breaking the rules as well!
I think my most uncomfortable time in life is now. Because I am actually realistically looking at how I can turn dreams into reality. Sometimes I regret not doing this sooner, but in order to be in a place where you are ready to take action you have to go through things God puts in your life to refine you. It's only that weak side of myself that says oh I wish I had reached my goal already. This year will be possibly one of the most productive years of my life.
you couldn't have said it better. my twenty-fifth year was the most uncomfortable year of my life. but it was so so so worth it. our love grew. i grew more than i thought i would. we got out of a "safe zone." and so many things have been happening... this post spoke to my heart as many of what you post does. i couldn't be more grateful to have found a guy to travel this "uncomfortable" road with me right now...and i'm holding on to him...he has made me grow and become more than i believed i could. i love...love your work and hope you're feeling better faster rather than soon. :o)
you couldn't have said it better. my twenty-fifth year was the most uncomfortable year of my life. our marriage...but it was so so so worth it. our love grew. i grew more than i thought i would. we got out of a "safe zone." and so many things have been happening... this post spoke to my heart as many of what you post does. i couldn't be more grateful to have found a guy to travel this "uncomfortable" road with me right now...and i'm holding on to him...he has made me grow and become more than i believed i could. i love your work and hope you're feeling better faster rather than soon. :o)
you couldn't have said it better. my twenty-fifth year was the most uncomfortable year of my life. our marriage...but it was so so so worth it. our love grew. i grew more than i thought i would. we got out of a "safe zone." and so many things have been happening... this post spoke to my heart as many of what you post does. i couldn't be more grateful to have found a guy to travel this "uncomfortable" road with me right now...and i'm holding on to him...he has made me grow and become more than i believed i could. i love your work and hope you're feeling better faster rather than soon. :o)
you couldn't have said it better. my twenty-fifth year was the most uncomfortable year of my life. our marriage...but it was so so so worth it. our love grew. i grew more than i thought i would. we got out of a "safe zone." and so many things have been happening... this post spoke to my heart as many of what you post does. i couldn't be more grateful to have found a guy to travel this "uncomfortable" road with me right now...and i'm holding on to him...he has made me grow and become more than i believed i could. i love your work and hope you're feeling better faster rather than soon. :o)
My sister recommended I check out your blog...this particular post...made me cry. Because I can relate...it so was the perfect thing for me to see to hear at this time. So thanks for that...and to my sister who recommended me to see this. ;p
I love your posts! I love that you love to be uncomfortable!
I love being challenged :)
I hate getting older, but I love it! I know I'm wiser and more confident.
Thank you. This comes just at the right time and I realize I have to travel into that valley. And I even found someone who is willing to share the journey.
I couldn't agree more. Comfort is uninspired and real growth and evolution come from those moments where we are stronger than our fears. So excited to see where this year of growth is taking you. Its surely a beautiful place.
Thanks for posting this. So encouraging, you have no idea.
Such a perfect blog to read for this time in my husband & I's life, so so needed. Thank you for your encouraging words, and for being one that is not afraid to live uncomfortably in the unknowns. Life is so much more meaningful when we risk.
How appropriate you post this today. I'm working on a similar post about being uncomfortable and embracing the fact that you just may fail when you venture out from your comfort zone. But then you grow. Thanks for your insight!
Great post Sarah.
I'm throwing out all my pillows & cushions today! :)
thanks times a million for introducing me to seth godin.
recently saw a quote by Woody Allen: “If you're not failing every now and again, it's a sign you're not doing anything very innovative.”
like you, i'm so so grateful to my partner, jenny, for challenging me to grow and for keeping me company on what seems a lonely road at times.
glad you are feeling better :)
Thanks for posting this much needed truth! And here's to being uncomfortable! Feel better soon!!
thanks times a million for introducing me to seth godin.
recently saw a quote by Woody Allen: “If you're not failing every now and again, it's a sign you're not doing anything very innovative.”
like you, i'm so so grateful to my partner, jenny, for challenging me to grow and for keeping me company on what seems a lonely road at times.
glad you are feeling better :)
Eloquently put!! I've discovered in my 30s is that I MUST be challenged...I need to struggle or else I go stir crazy. Like the alchemist who puts elements to fire in order to reveal it's true nature...I welcome the discomfort of growth and evolution. PS Seth Godin is a genius. :)
Ken Robinson suggests we'll never come up with anything original if we're not prepared to be wrong! Doesn't sound like a very comfortable stance, does it?
"All children are born artists; the problem is to remain "artist" as we grow up." Picasso
Love you from yer inside out SarahRhoads!
AMEN sista...my lizard brain will not stop me from stepping out of my comfort zone. I embrace those butterflies because something is wrong if you don't get nervous...thank you for helping me get out there and perform.
HAHA! I love the Obama one!
holy smokes the laser cats!! this post made me lol.
i don't know how come i've never stopped by your blog before... please forgive me ;) so, yeah... it pretty much rocks!
your expression of who you are as artists is refreshing and inspiring.
carlie & i can't wait to reconnect with you & chris in vegas!
rock.on.
You made my day and I am in some pain right not feeling well but got a chance to scream WOO HOO! thank you Sarah! wow, so amazinggggggggggggggggg
This post resonated with me for several reasons. firstly because I was battling my own cold and I'm the biggest baby ever when I'm sick. Your words were the "get your #$% up and do something" I needed. Also, I am in love with the olympics. I was actually lucky enough to be there for the opening weekend and it was both inspiring and incredible.
Oh, and I LOVE this photo!
This photo is AMAZING!!!! Excited to see more!
Your words are spot on, Sarah. And the photo is, too. Pushing thru the hard times is what separates the good from the great.
I was searching Evan Lysacek on twitter the other day and I stumbled upon your post about him. I'm 17 now, but I remember I used to dance at the same studio as him ... and when I saw that you used to dance there too, I clicked on your Twitter page which led me to your website.
Anyhow ... your photos are amazing! I'm not really a photographer, but I do other types of art (drawing, music, ... living, etc.). I think what I really like about your photos is that the people in it seem really genuine. Their smiles aren't posed or anything; each person is shown beautifully and genuinely. The pictures are not only vibrant in terms of their colors but also in terms of how you manage to capture the spirit of the moment and how the photos are able to speak... (if that makes any sense at all, haha) Looking at these pictures really makes me want to pick up photography.
Just wanted to let you know! You and your husband are truly talented :)
Wow she is a stunner !! Love the texture the fur added. I hope you feel better you little sickie :)
LOVE this winter shot. You've got me itching to see the rest.
perseverance to fuel the passion for sure. this shot is like a magazine, love it and can not wait to see more
Evan just won! Thats awesome that you were with him in his early stages of becoming a gold medalist. Feel better! Soup and rest.
Great shot!! Thanks for all the motivation that comes from reading your blog!!
Well it sounds like there was LOTS of pushing through this week!! ;D I have to say - if you were sick on Tuesday, it is really sinful how beautiful and poised you are!!! WOW!! Would not have guess that in a million years!!! I can't wait to see the rest of the shoot - this is truly amazing and we were blessed to be a part of it!!! Hugs!!! Calie and Kourtney!
Had the same thoughts last night with the Olympians! The amount of passion it takes to fight through all the physical &, no doubt, personal sacrifices to get to that level... it's quite emotional to see! Oh and if you're feeling snotty, a neti-pot works wonders for me! Feel better chica! :)
great post! i was just thinking about the amount of dedication needed to be an olympian the other day. truly amazing. very cool that you once trained with evan lysacek. i might have a little crush on him. haha. here's hoping he does well tonight! and i can't wait to see the rest of these snow shots, looks like they'll be amazing as usual! :)
Came over from a new reader of yours who was linking to your site-- love the layout of your site-- had me confused for a moment :) Your photos are wonderful!
This image is breathtaking!
I liked what you said about Olympic athletes having to have a certain level of insanity to get where they are. My husband was a swimmer in the Olympics and he had to be focused like a horse with blinders on to get there. I think the beautiful thing is that some people in other fields (other than athletes) are in hot pursuit of "being all they can be" with the same type of dedication and "insanity". I see that in your craft....it is a beautiful thing.
Even with Kleenix's you are beauitful. Love the shot- so glad you all went forward with it. My cousin helps run a program for cancer stricken kids and Kimmie Meissner had her Olympic friends skate for a fund raiser- we got to see and meet afterwards Tanith Belbin & Ben Agosto; Jeffrey Buttle; yuko Sato; Johnny Weir; others but your friend, Evan. They were all wonderful! But then so are you and Chris!!!
Talk to you later!!
This image is amazing and I cannot wait to see all that goes with it. As you know from my incessant commenting, I have been following you for a while now and I can see the growth you are making with every shoot. You are an amazing artist Sarah and you really are doing what God created you to do. " )
On a side note, was this shoot for any specific purpose or just for fun and to experiment? I ask because if you were selling something with this image, I would buy it!
Ooh, I love it!! This is such a gorgeous shot - it's just perfect! Can't wait to see the rest... P.S. Can I come along as an assistant next time?! I'll bring you coffee, tea, kleenex... :)
Girl, I think you're a little "insane" with this image!! OOooOoo I can't WAIT to see the rest, looks like you all probably had a fun day in the snow! I hope you feel better...the great weather today should help a little I hope! :)
LOVE this shot! And what you have to say about pushing through is so incredibly true. This time of year with all the snow and grey skies on the East Coast, it's easy to give up and succumb to the temptation to coast until Spring. I'm trying to push through and finish strong :)
I love this post very much. I think you got it and it describes me in my passion very well. Everyone has to be some sort of insane to achieve greatness :)
Thank you for that reminder.
Feel better, Sarah! I think it'd be awesome if you bottled up all your philosophical blog posts and made them into a book. I would keep it by my bedside or my computer and read random pages from it all the time. You inspire me!
Feel better, Sarah! I think it'd be awesome if you bottled up all your philosophical blog posts and made them into a book. I would keep it by my bedside or my computer and read random pages from it all the time. You inspire me!
"And I DO think you have to be slightly "insane" to achieve a certain level of greatness"....this is great! :) Very well said! I hope you feel better and I know the rest of these photos are going to be crazy amazing!!!
"And I DO think you have to be slightly "insane" to achieve a certain level of greatness"....this is great! :) Very well said! I hope you feel better and I know the rest of these photos are going to be crazy amazing!!!
Thanks for these words! Exactly what I needed to "hear" today. :) FABULOUS picture too!
oh my!!! I already know this shoot is going to be incredible. Stoked to see the rest. Sleep and EmergenC usually does the trick when I'm sick. Hope your feeling 100% very soon. :)
love love that first shot and that bike one and the sunray ones and love how your logo looks on the pictures
Just blog-hopping and scrolled along (like the little arrow said to do!) and I got tears in my eyes when I saw the first picture of him kissing her forehead. That is a perfect moment captured.
That's all. Thank you for making me smile.
LOVE the full-on hug.
Wow..I don't know which of these two are cooler! Hot dogs AND amazing minimalistic, modern architecture?!! Talk about a match made in happen.
I love that you guys attract the most amazing creative types. These are so great!
sarah you have a beautiful eye
Amazing as usual! But more importantly i get to meet you in person very very soon! i can't wait!!!
lovely, as usual.
Sarah, these are amazing! Chris and Laura, you guys look great!!
Different kinds of hotdogs is definitely thinking outside of the box!! I wish I was close enough to try one.
One word: AWESOME! :)
These are awesome Sarah. The image of them frames by the bike is my fave, but the one just before that is pretty damn sweet too :)
@Chad hahaha I know right?! I crave these things ALL the time. It's ridiculous. They just came out with a new macaroni dog and it's soo stinkin yummy.
Really really good shots in this one. Love the black and whites especially the one where he is hugging her. Fantastic shots too with the sun going down. Great golden tones. Never cease to impress haha
i still have dreams about the Seattle Dog.