While in Europe I took SPs where ever I could. This just happens to be one of my favorites. Walking down the small streets of Sorrento Italy (near Naples) when I came upon this wall of paintings and one long mirror. Immediately I felt apart of the art and had to quickly captured the moment before I lost our friends (most of the trip felt like that, as I scurried around to get the shot before moving on). It wasn't until I got home that I recognized it's significance to me.
Last year, and for a lot of my life, I've felt like a picture on a wall watching others around me experiencing life. Feeling lost, never really knowing where to jump in, I continued to watch. It was a conscious decision, one Adam and I call a "Random Declaration of Victory" or RDV, when I decided to start living in the moment. Letting go of the past, my heartache, that which was keeping me closed off, and allowed Amy to shine and just be. Live. Everyday.
It's amazing how my life has changed in the time that has past. Though, bad days come, as they always do, I feel I'm more capable of dealing with life's frustrations and realize there is always tomorrow, a fresh start. Got to love the gift of a fresh start.
I'm glad I took that moment to take this photo. It has served to remind me of what I have chosen to give myself now, a full life. Now when I feel my commitment fading, the negativity spreading, I look at this photo and remember how horrible it was to feel lost in the background. I live. Laugh. Cry. Experience all that I can and hopefully along the way i will find that woman I see staring back at me. The one I want to be. The one I know I can be.
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Wow Amy. What an amazing shot & what a wonderful story to go with it. :wub:
What gifts you have. First your gift of photography. To be able to capture something so beautiful. And then the gift of interpreting it and letting it help you change your life for the better.
Such a beautiful lady inside and out. Your words are so amazing to me, you have just the way of explaining how you feel. This shot is amazing!
the picture is FANTASTIC and it is so nice to see you in something besides your jeans and coral shirt! :)
I seriously want the slide show and recap of your trip- I'll provide the popcorn!!
Your words hit very close to home for me today.
Beautiful picture. Truly beautiful.
That's a very cool photo!
I saw this image on your flickr a while back. I was immediately captivated by it and your expression. Now hearing your story behind it, I truly think this image deserves to be BIG on canvas in your studio!
Like so many others, your words and thoughts continually inspire me and offer me glimpses into myself and unknown strength.
Thank you
I was also captivated by this photo when I looked through your smugmug galleries shortly after your return. This one deserves to be BIG!
Jenn funny you would notice. It is one of the first days I had my luggage and our last port.
The picture is definitely amazing...and I love the "Random Declaration of Victory", something that puts a practically indescribable emotional even into concrete terms.
I sometimes lurk on your blog, I find it very inspiring. Thank you for your sharing your amazing picture and the beautiful thoughts along with it. I feel that same way most of the time, thank you for putting it to words! I, am inspired to live life, not just watch it pass by....thank you!
Amy, you look amazing in that photo! Every time you post about your trip I get starry eyed!
And to add a little something else-to realize that changes like that are decisions and to do something about it. It's incredibly empowering. Great pictures, Amy, as always!
I love the photo! As always, I love your introspection, your desires for forward movement. Thanks for this today!
I first noticed the outfit and thought this must have been towards the end of your trip!
I love it! It is ART! The thoughts and feelings that go with it are amazing. Best SP ever.
I love this photo, and you always manage to be aware of your feelings and seem to be able to put them into action and change. I admire that! Beautiful!
amy i just love this post. so great for me to read tonight. i think you shine!
Beautiful words from a beautiful, strong woman! Thanks for sharing!
Such a beautifully worded thought and photo. Thanks for sharing, Amy. I needed the reminder.
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