11/07/2022
Do you think about what you think about?
It’s an abstract question, but seriously, it matters a lot. A brain study showed that the average human thinks over 70,000 thoughts a day, and those thoughts have a huge impact on how we feel and who we become.
As a photographer, I hear a lot of people express insecurities about the way they look, their awkwardness, their weight, their finances, etc. There are a lot of practical things that we try to do to help you feel comfortable on camera, but in my opinion, a more long-term goal is to learn to see yourself differently.
One practice that I have found extremely helpful came from pastor who journals with 3 colored pens.
With the 1st color, he writes his unfiltered thoughts & emotions. Being honest about his insecurities, fears, frustrations, etc.
Then with the 2nd color, he writes out a scripture verse or verses that speak truth into those different emotions.
And then with the 3rd color, he rewrites his journal entry, allowing his mind to bend around the word of God.
How beautiful is that y'all?
For me today, it was as simple as this. I was walking out of the grocery store and feeling poor (groceries are expensive am I right??). The thoughts started coming, maybe I need another job, maybe I'm not good at this, I don’t know if I’m going to make it, etc. And I caught myself, and said out loud: “He takes care of the birds of the air and the flowers of the field, He'll take care of me." Boom, release worry, breathe in trust.
I hope we can all learn to do that more and more.
