resolutions

Inspired by one of my clients, Brook, I am posting my resolutions for 2009 just a few days late.  In the past, my resolutions have included goals like taking more pictures (which I stole from my favorite Friends character, Monica, one year. I would say it has worked out pretty well so far…), flossing more (check!) and becoming fluent in Italian (a big “X,” despite the fact it was my minor in college).  This year, instead of having just one resolution, I will have a few, and those few resolutions will not be as concrete or tangible as my previous vows-  2009 will be my year of conceptual resolutions!

1.  Seek inspiration from a variety of (unusual) sources.  Of course this is not strictly applicable to photography, but to my life as a whole. 

2.  Be bolder.  I’m naturally a bit of an introvert, which is not something I want to change, but if I truly want something, I will pursue it. Period. 

3.  Savor the sweetness of life.  In the world of photography, where deadlines often abound, life can sometimes feel like one big whirl.  It is my goal, both in my personal and professional worlds, to slow down and appreciate even the most chaotic moments, as often times those lead to some pretty amazing outcomes. 

4. Identifying compassion.  One of my yoga teachers in college would often remind us to ask ourselves what compassion looked like in both yoga poses and in life.  When you truly stop to think about this notion of finding and identifying compassion in everything you do, whether it’s half moon pose or standing in line at the market, it can be pretty influential.