I would go down with my camera in my hand. But that also brings up another question..."Should you ever take a break from your camera?"
Regards,
Carl from T.O.
@AnneMarie It's not about checking e mail, news, phone calls... those are tedious for all of us, not to mention, if it were the end of the world, who would be emailing you and who would be reporting the news? ;) The question is really pointed at the bigger picture...are you doing something that you really love.
Someone has to say no so it might as well be me. If I were the last person on earth, I would not worry about checking e-mails, reading the news or caring about much money is in my account. It's the little things that are soo time consuming and lead no where really.
The photo is really great!
I definitely wouldn't be spending my days the same way I currently do... I'm one of those still searching. I appreciate the food for thought, though, and the inspiring perspective that comes through in your photos and blog posts. I'll have to check out this book!
Hey Sarah, I absolutely love The War of Art (and most of the other books you read) and I try to make myself read that book at least once a quarter.
However... on this one, not so sure. Isn't a huge factor in the creation of art the giving of a gift to another person? Isn't art about sending a message of beauty to another person? Maybe even the biggest factor? The most motivating?
Of course maybe the zombies would love your photos but not as much as the humans that are around to see them now. : )
Those would be some pretty awesomely sick photographs if it were truly a zombie apocalypse. Great point, I truly would never leave without it. I'm sure it would become my safety net... a bit of comfort in an uncomfortable world.
Yes! I would take more photos because there would be no one around to tell me I was trespassing! :)
Love this!
Yes yes yes!
yeah! awesome question. We all need to save our polaroid film for the apocalypse! ya know, just in case we dont have power to run our computers or places to develop film:) haha. Thats what im doing
Just wow. Inspiring words, thanks so much for sharing.
I'm wearing that scarf today:) I also think I'd try to show the Zombies how to use lipgloss and style their hair ;)
T..xoxo
YES! I would still be shooting. But I still think I have a lot to discover in that truth, and I still need to check my motives at times. Good questions.
well put sarah. a great reminder to check the motivation behind what we are doing....and the answer to your question is a big yes!
I'd still be shooting, however I'd set the mode to "Shoot without Card" and I'd take the card out and shoot like nobody's business ;-)
There's a wonderful exhilaration during the capturing process that keeps me from even needing to ever see the final image. I think I'd just hang out in that space if there was no one to see the images.
many thanks for these beautiful words! i'm thankful to have married a man this year that took my hand and encouraged me to jump into my own business--what a mix of wonderful emotions on this new adventure!
while planning and scheming, the only recurring words that came to me were from proust's 'swann's way' about being an "explorer of the invisible."
cheers to your journey!
many thanks for these beautiful words! i'm thankful to have married a man this year that took my hand and encouraged me to jump into my own business--what a mix of wonderful emotions on this new adventure!
while planning and scheming, the only recurring words that came to me were from proust's 'swann's way' about being an "explorer of the invisible."
cheers to your journey!
stunning image, and a great use of the word lackadaisical :)
stunning image, and a great use of the word lackadaisical
many thanks for these beautiful words. my husband took my hand and encouraged me to jump into my own business this year; what a mix of wonderful emotions on this new adventure!
all i could think of when planning the business was a quote from Proust's 'Swann's Way' about being an "explorer of the invisible."
cheers to your journey
many thanks for these beautiful words. my husband took my hand and encouraged me to jump into my own business this year; what a mix of wonderful emotions on this new adventure!
all i could think of when planning the business was a quote from Proust's 'Swann's Way' about being an "explorer of the invisible."
cheers to your journey
so inspiring, thank you for the push for the new year!
Ah, Sarah! You always have such a beautiful way of saying just what I need to hear. Thank you!
The art of commitment is the truth we as artists must see. No matter how thick the fear piles on our hearts we must keep wiping that panic away.
My brother in law shared your link with me today. He and my sister have been photographers for a couple years now. Session Nine Photography. I'm getting ready to take a leap of faith as well and am totally terrified. But this could not have come at a better time! It's great to know that I have amazing people behind me and such encouraging words that come at the perfect time. Very motivated right now so thank you!
Yes! i mean YES!!!! How bout an AHHHH-MEN!!! Great post Sarah. Love the stuff from the heart.
Cool image to boot!
I absolutely adore this photograph. Looks like a still from some frozen piece of time in a person's life, reflecting back upon itself.
So, true... so, true. I spent much of my life, waiting to be shown what it is, that I'm supposed to be doing with myself... I was confused and a bit lost, for too long. I had some eureka moments awhile back, that made me realize what I'm supposed to be doing(taking photos) and the Universe has only helped to push me further along on this path. I only need to really commit, in order to be where I want to be. And I know that involves diving into the deep end.
This post couldn't have come at a better time for me!! Thank you!
This is so true and I have already experienced so many doors opening since putting myself out there. Scary and Fantastic all at the same time! Thanks Sarah!
How fitting. Today is our first day in the office as full-time photographers. I punched out on a literal time-clock for the last time in my life last friday. Its was huge leap, but I know the net will appear. It has time and time again.
You two are such an inspiration to me! I don't know how many times I've come here to soak in the creativity that fills these pages.
And your cat is adorable and makes me miss mine so much!
I LOVE that quote and can not wait to show it to my husband. He just quit a "secure" job to continue pursuing his passion of being a pilot. We have definitely been considered foolish...and although we aren't hungry, we do eat lots of rice and beans :) But we are both happy doing what we love.
I LOVE that quote and can not wait to show it to my husband. He just quit a "secure" job to continue pursuing his passion of being a pilot. We have definitely been considered foolish...and although we aren't hungry, we do eat lots of rice and beans :) But we are both happy doing what we love.
Our cat makes our house feel cozy and more like home. Yours looks like the perfect cozy kitty.
Great quote! I couldn't agree more!
Can I just say that I absolutely love your kitty! As a child we had ragdoll cats and they have the sweetest personalities. Also, thanks for the quote...that came at a time when I particularly needed to hear it.
Congrats on the new addition to your home! Love her pretty blue eyes. :)
I might have to borrow that quote too. Such a good reminder. Thx for sharing!
Another blue eyed wonder...a perfect fit for the Rhoads. Congrats you two!!! She seems so sweet and cuddly!
OMG!!!! Seems like you had some allergy testing done when you were in high school and you are allergic to cats!
She's gorgeous! I still haven't found mine, but am still looking.
Great quote too.
Love that quote! It's one of my husband's favourites!
Oh, and, your kitty is so sweet!!
Oh great. Now we have to get a cat.
:)
Lovely photos!
such a sweet kitty! she will be a wonderful addition to the family. thanks for sharing pics, and for the inspiring quote.
gorgeous kitty, gorgeous photos. i didn't even like cats before i fell in love with my first one. then i got her a friend. now i am definitely a "my cat person." i can't help but post pics and tweet about them all the time. i try! i just can't. :)
gorgeous kitty, gorgeous photos. i didn't even like cats before i fell in love with my first one. then i got her a friend. now i am definitely a "my cat person." i can't help but post pics and tweet about them all the time. i try! i just can't. :)
OMG! You will LOVE having a rag doll!!! My parents have one, Sadie-Cat (yes, we really add the "cat" part after her name too!) And my mom wants so badly for us to get one named Sophie! haha too funny! When we're home, Sadie-cat sleeps with Matt and I and LOVES to wake us up at 6am purring in our ears and licking our faces...as hateful as it sounds, we sometimes have to lock her out so we can sleep in! :)
She is SO adorable! What amazingly blue eyes she has!
Sophie is adorable! And such a wonderful quote...a much needed reminder. Thank you for sharing!
Ahh, so cute! What a sweet kitty. And I LOVE LOVE LOVE that quote.
I have been so unbalanced the past few months. I'm working on taking those days off, and enjoying my life more without continuously thinking of my to-do list, and I think that my work as a creative will really shine when I give myself those much needed breaks!
love this and needed this! Going on a walk with old college roommates tomorrow and now I'm feeling good about it....work can wait:)
I love everything about this image.
-M
I agree. I went through the same thing a year ago and slowing down, de-cluttering my life and rediscovering purpose has brought me to the happiest place I've ever been.
We all need to work on our Koyaanisqatsi:
ko.yaa.nis.katsi (from the Hopi language), n. 1. crazy life. 2. life in turmoil. 3. life disintegrating. 4. life out of balance. 5. a state of life that calls for another way of living.
you and i are like the same peson. it's scary. balance is hard for those of us who see possibilities in EVERYTHING. I'm sure the "being present in the moment " (have you heard Rob Bell?) and letting life not be all about work will be lifelong struggles. But the good thing about being so in tuned to what makes us truly happy, and being so reflective all of the time, means we are fully AWARE of our overworking, sometimes-misplaced priorities... and since we are strivers (to be all things whole and good and in sync) we make adjustments where and when we can - because we're only happy when we're truly.. happy.
Much love to you Sarah and Chris.
First thing I do when I get to work every morning is check your blog. Your photos inspire me, and your words do so even more. This post in particular tugged at my heart strings. It's so easy to get caught up in everyday life, whether that is work, school, or the stress that comes with it all. But living intentionally for a purpose, in this case to love and to give, is such a refreshing experience, and it's something I strive to do every day. My grandma passed away four years ago this Valentine’s Day, and the day she passed we found a journal she had been keeping. On the last page, in an undated entry it stated: “At the time of death, two questions. Did I live wisely? Did I love well?” For the last four years I’ve had this lesson tattooed on my foot, a daily reminder to “Live Wisely Love Well.” Every day I work to do just that, to make sure that my own legacy is one that I can be proud of. Thank you for such an inspiring post, and I am so sorry for the loss of your friend.
First thing I do when I get to work every morning is check your blog. Your photos inspire me, and your words do so even more. This post in particular tugged at my heart strings. It's so easy to get caught up in everyday life, whether that is work, school, or the stress that comes with it all. But living intentionally for a purpose, in this case to love and to give, is such a refreshing experience, and it's something I strive to do every day. My grandma passed away four years ago this Valentine’s Day, and the day she passed we found a journal she had been keeping. On the last page, in an undated entry it stated: “At the time of death, two questions. Did I live wisely? Did I love well?” For the last four years I’ve had this lesson tattooed on my foot, a daily reminder to “Live Wisely Love Well.” Every day I work to do just that, to make sure that my own legacy is one that I can be proud of. Thank you for such an inspiring post, and I am so sorry for the loss of your friend.
I have been following your blog for a while now, and I have to say that I felt compelled to comment on the quote from Billy Graham...
So many young people (or so it seems) are quick to dismiss anything from a religious leader. I was surprised to find this quote here--but it was much more than pleasant. Billy Graham's words are so poignant and have so much relevancy for TODAY and LIFE in general; whether you're a Christian or not. I thank you for highlighting his words and spreading inspiration so very often.
You're truly blessed.
Well said.
That was my theme from 2o1o and continues to be for 2o11. Thanks for the reminder.....XOXO
so so sorry to hear about your friend. I hope you can have peace and comfort at this time. One of my best friends died in a car accident about 5 years ago. Although he was so young he accomplished so much in his life. He was so humble and his life was always dedicated to God and to serving others. I think of him often, when I get side tracked and I am reminded why we are here on this earth.
I needed this. Thanks for the reminder :) God bless
Wow! Thank you so much for this post. It was very inpiring. :)
hi, sarah. i'm mandii, also a workaholic. i empathize:)
The story you have been writing is one of a kind and only yours. You inspire and share yourself with others in such a unique way Sarah. Sorry to hear about your friend...my thoughts are with you today. Love you friend!
so sorry to hear about your friend. thanks for taking the time here, often, to share your heart. you're already leaving your legacy. :)
Thank you for this, lovely :) I always need to hear exactly what you say. Very cute photo too :)
Thank you for this, lovely :) I always need to hear exactly what you say. Very cute photo too :)
Thank you for sharing Sarah. Your words resonate with me (especially at the moment). I am going to shut down my emails and go visit my parents. So sorry to hear the news of your friend. Thoughts are floating across the ocean xx
So sorry to hear about your friend, Sarah...what an awful thing to have happened. Big hugs go out to you, my friend. And as for your sentiments: well, I couldn't agree more with each and every point. I think it's such a timely reminder to live a purposeful life. Filled with time for yourself, your family, your friends, and those you love. I'm going to remember this and hopes it serves as "that" moment that shifted the unbalanced to the balanced for me. So thank you. :)
I said "no" to a committment the other day for the first time. My friend was shocked (as was I) but understood and appreciated my realistic assessment of my available time. A close friend and I often remind each other to slow down and that "being selfish" isn't always bad when it means taking time for ourselves. Good luck and enjoy Sarah time!
I am so sorry for your loss, i lost a very dear friend over 20 years ago while in college. i sometimes catch myself doing small things that i wouldn't normally do because i know he would have .... our legacy lives in those we loved and left behind.
we ALL need balance and it's so unfortunate that sometimes things need to happen for our eyes to be opened to what's important. your post is such a great reminder to love and serve others. thank you so much for sharing with us!
Ohh this Pops-
I'm sending my love-
T..xoxo
Hugs. Welcome to the path of enlightenment, Sarah.
Sad that it often takes a tragedy to make one realize its important to smell the roses.
Great words, Sarah! I think I'm a workaholic too.
So sorry to hear about your friend. I love that you took the time to be introspective and share your thoughts with us....you are right on. Here's to recognizing, taking steps, and continual growth in all of us!
Balance is so necessary for a great life. When I was in college, friends always commented on how balanced I seemed to be and for the most part, what they saw was true. Since then, now in the working world and not quite my ideal job, I often lack the balance I once prided myself on. Over the past several months, I've come closer to finding balance again by diving into creative projects that challenge and exhilarate me. It's so important to make time for family and friends and not just come home from work and fall asleep after dinner like I often do (and regret). Finding ways to do things that excite me and make me feel really at "home" and at peace with myself and the people around me is so crucial...not just to being happy, but feeling fulfilled and yes, as you mention... leave behind a legacy I hope to share with my children and grandchildren someday.
Thank you for your insightful words and honest reflection. It's been a beautiful reminder to keep striving for balance and peace and legacy I can be content leaving when I'm gone someday.
love your post.
love your heart.
LOVE your leggings.
i am so sorry to hear of your friends passing.
i completely agree with this post & love that i can start my week with these encouraging reminders. God has called us to serve & there is nothing in the world more thrilling than to give. We who have found favor, are called to go & that alone should burn a fire under me to drop my work once in awhile & go fulfill my life's purpose.
thank you again for the encouragement! xx
thanks for the post sarah. i needed to hear that today :)
thanks for the inspiration sarah
Lovely.
I am so sorry to hear about your friend. What you wrote about finding balance and making your life so much more than about what you do for work really struck me this morning as I have been struggling with that for the last year and feel like I am just coming into a new balance. Always worth the struggle...hugs to you.
Your images are beautiful, + so is your spirit.
I admire your work and dedication to your art, and share the same addiction :) This post was a nice little wake up call.
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your friend, and will keep you and the family in my prayers!
i'm in a very similar place in life --- learning how to cut back on my own work and be more effective within a time i allot toward it, allowing me to be more effective in the time away from it as well. I want to LOVE well... :) thanks for sharing -- helps me not feel as crazy!
I am so sorry to hear about your friend. Our blessings are with her family and friends. Thank you for sharing this post this morning. It is always good to reflect on things like this. My heart beats a bit faster and my eyes widen a bit more everytime I see you post a new blog! You are great at what you do!
Love the light. It just pours in. And those shoes are great.
"To be truly present with people." That is so important when talking about leaving a legacy of love! And yes, it is all about balance. Learning to balance every day for it's not something that we can just become masters at; it is something that needs to be worked on constantly.
I am sorry about your friend. Only God knows why things happen the way they do, when they do. But we can rest assured in His peace when we put our full trust in Him.
Keep inspiring, Sarah!
Really lovely post. Provoking thoughts too. (And I definitely almost wore a red dress with yellow leggings today.)