You see, we get caught up in the busy of life and forget to take a step back and ask how others are, and if we do, we normally get a generic “Oh I’m good, and you?” You respond with “I’m good, thanks” and you move on with your day or your conversation about something else. Totally normal, totally standard, but it shouldn’t be. Why is it that we are so generic in our answering? Is it because we assume, or rather expect that people are just asking to be considerate, but don’t really CARE? Is it because we have become so used to the hustle and bustle of life and the robot-like desires to just go on with our day and not take a second thought to “How really am I? How is that other person actually doing?” There’s so many times in life that we go about our day, trying to just get by and maybe even make ourselves happy in the meantime, to realize that there are other lives around us that we could be helping to make better or even just see how they are. Maybe someone is struggling with something and they don’t feel like anyone actually cares. Here is where this super simple question “How are you today” could be used for good, if people actually took it seriously and the way it is meant to be used.
Now you may be wondering “Why’s she sharing this on her photography page, this post doesn’t include photographs she took nor does it mention anything about her business?” Valid point. Here’s the thing, photography tells a story of someone’s life, correct? My photography business goal is to in fact take photographs that tell the stories of my clients’ lives. I don’t want it to end there. I believe that other than taking the picture, I should also use this platform to also share the life and thoughts of my own and try to in turn help someone who may need to hear this or that to make their day just a little brighter. I firmly believe that we are all here on this earth for more, we’re all meant to spread our wings and fly, to soar into a place of love, happiness, and success; whatever that means to you.
One goal I had for 2019 was to be more positive. To be aware of how my actions or words {or lack thereof} affect those around me and what legacy I want to leave when my time here is over, and it all starts from within. Take some time to slow down, listen or read a personal development book, show that you genuinely care about the people around you and try to better yourself every day.
Here I sit, listening to personal development {currently Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist on Audible} and it’s got me thinking about all things life, especially now that I have a child. There’s something about personal development that gets a person fired up to be better, to look at things in a better light, to be extra considerate of the lives of those around you. Another amazing book that I have read is by the one and only Rachel Hollis, Girl Wash Your Face. I’ve told people before and I’ll say it again, I swear this to you: every female in this world needs to read that, and in fact I’ll be rereading it AGAIN this year. It’s such a freeing and amazing feeling to hear a person shed light on the REAL stuff, on the hard stuff, and even the ugly.
So, how ARE YOU TODAY? I hope you know that I’m thinking about YOU and if you’re having a tough day I’m spreading positivity your way. If you’re killing it in the world today, I’m cheering you on!
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