Photo Credit: Me!

I wasn’t writing for me. I wasn’t writing to share my heart and my purpose.

Feeling the Pressure

When I started my business in November, I all of the sudden had this feeling like I had to say certain things, post only certain things, and be more focused on selling services. I am torn between photography and writing and have been told I need to choose one or the other. The bad news there is, I love them both. They both improve my mental health and feed my soul. They are both parts of me that I am moved to share. It is my work while I am here in this lifetime to share vulnerably so we can all feel a little bit more connected. More human. Less alone.

Taking A Break

The reason I disappeared from all social media platforms about two months ago (nice to see you again!) is because I was becoming overwhelmed with being constantly controlled by the platforms, or their little red dots, instead of gaining anything from them. “I have to keep them, that is where I post everything for the business” I told myself. Buuuut I wasn’t using them to post at all. So I got rid of them. All of them. Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat- byeee.

Purpose of the Platforms

The reason I use the platforms is to connect with real humans, but it quickly can get overwhelming with too many options. Buy this course and you will be a great photographer. Learn to build an email list if you want your business to be successful. It seemed to be the only thing I was seeing. I get so caught up, as many of us do, in everyone else’s stuff. That stuff isn’t for me. At least right now it isn’t.

Fresh Perspective

In taking a break from social media, I’ve created the opportunity to step back and see what it is I really want to be doing instead of what I should be doing. I’m continuing on my path to exploring consciousness, mindfulness, and wellness. The pressure of what I should do is not driving my actions and I feel like I can be myself. So, I plan to show up and share whatever the hell it is that I’m moved to share that day. It won’t always be about photograph or about mental health, but, it will always be vulnerable and honestly me.

Xoxo,
Carrie