I've really been feeling this! While I was traveling last week, I was struggling with sharing, or not. (Part of my problem is that I always take too many pictures...always have, even pre-internet. And in my own head, travel photography is part of my identity.) But since social media, I feel that PULL: that I'm <supposed> to be going through my pictures, editing, and finding the best ones to share. But...I mean, for all of us, it's work! I actually asked myself, do people expect this of me? It's this weird tug in my gut, like I'll be breaking some sacred code by not sharing. Then I am appalled at how we all got roped into this false sense of obligation. I'm happy to say, I restrained myself, aside for a few moments. Helpfully, I heard your voice in my head, and asked myself, "Is this really how I want to spend my time?" Then the answer was clear. And I had a great vacation! Love all the posts, Julie! Thank you SO MUCH!
I was thinking about this a bit on vacation last week. Like, putting the phone/camera down and just walking around enjoying the moment. I fall too far into not getting photos of adventures, to be honest. Thank goodness for pets as cover for talking to ourselves, right? It really is helpful to mutter ideas aloud.
Haha, the haircut ending is great. The selfish rebrand reminded me of an experience I had when teaching. I would approach my classroom preparations with a student mindset. I read first as a student and then would prep as a teacher. My trainer/mentor/whatever told me that I should always have the kids in mind when studying. That it was selfish to study for myself because what connects with me isn’t going to connect with them. I felt horrible and I thought about it for weeks...I tried it her way for a while. And the energy behind my lessons wasn’t there. If it is selfish to eat up the world with curiosity so you can package it in a way that energizes others...then I’d rather be selfish! 😊
It's a good reminder--esp. for storytellers, as its our nature to WANT to share. But we also deserve things that are just for ourselves. Tales we tell ourselves.
Congrats on your story puzzle piece going into place! :)
I've really been feeling this! While I was traveling last week, I was struggling with sharing, or not. (Part of my problem is that I always take too many pictures...always have, even pre-internet. And in my own head, travel photography is part of my identity.) But since social media, I feel that PULL: that I'm <supposed> to be going through my pictures, editing, and finding the best ones to share. But...I mean, for all of us, it's work! I actually asked myself, do people expect this of me? It's this weird tug in my gut, like I'll be breaking some sacred code by not sharing. Then I am appalled at how we all got roped into this false sense of obligation. I'm happy to say, I restrained myself, aside for a few moments. Helpfully, I heard your voice in my head, and asked myself, "Is this really how I want to spend my time?" Then the answer was clear. And I had a great vacation! Love all the posts, Julie! Thank you SO MUCH!
I was thinking about this a bit on vacation last week. Like, putting the phone/camera down and just walking around enjoying the moment. I fall too far into not getting photos of adventures, to be honest. Thank goodness for pets as cover for talking to ourselves, right? It really is helpful to mutter ideas aloud.
Haha, the haircut ending is great. The selfish rebrand reminded me of an experience I had when teaching. I would approach my classroom preparations with a student mindset. I read first as a student and then would prep as a teacher. My trainer/mentor/whatever told me that I should always have the kids in mind when studying. That it was selfish to study for myself because what connects with me isn’t going to connect with them. I felt horrible and I thought about it for weeks...I tried it her way for a while. And the energy behind my lessons wasn’t there. If it is selfish to eat up the world with curiosity so you can package it in a way that energizes others...then I’d rather be selfish! 😊
It's a good reminder--esp. for storytellers, as its our nature to WANT to share. But we also deserve things that are just for ourselves. Tales we tell ourselves.
Congrats on your story puzzle piece going into place! :)