When I was little I was scared of things like the dark, lizards, and alligators. I’m still scared of roaches and spiders but as life went on my fears gravitated more toward the intangibles. Things like the loss of relationships, lack of success, and financial instability. Sounds like I’ve gotten pretty boring, right?! But it’s true, these things have become more important as I’ve gotten older and yes….more responsible, therefore the thought of losing them….is scarier than it used to be.
My mom always reminds me that I am no different from anyone else. When I become overwhelmed or scared, anxious or nervous…she reminds me that everyone has their own insecurities and fears. Although we might not fear the same things or may not have the same insecurities, everyone has “their beef” (those are my words not hers). 😉
There were times in my life where I’ve let my fear paralyze me, I’ve let anxiousness and nerves prevent me from taking risks or finishing something that I started. Since I took the plunge to forego my career in architecture and purse this career in wedding photography, I made a promise to myself not to let my fears hold me back.
I’ve come to realize that the best way to work through fears is to face them straight on and to bulldoze through. The only one who can truly hold me back, is me. This is a pretty hard thought to swallow because in those moments when I do fail, I realize that it is 100% my fault…but in the moments of SUCCESS, this is also the truth: It is 100% my fault.
Perseverance is the key; and with patience and a positive attitude, good things are bound to come your way!
While Amelia and I were in Las Vegas shooting Angelena + Greg’s wedding, last week, I looked up and saw this beautiful cluster of grapes. The grapes hung from the trees and danced in the wind as the light filtered through and poured on my face. As I stood below and looked up, I smiled. Who would have thought that I would be standing in the middle of the most beautiful preserve in the deserts of Nevada, shooting a wedding with the most wonderful couple. God has surely blessed this path I’m on and for that I am thankful.
To each of you dreaming, hoping and dwelling on the fears. Forget them. Put your head down and push through! Life is too short to live in fear.
Catherine
Love this post.
I should have eaten some of those grapes.