I’m still processing the amazing experience of being at CAMP with an amazing group of soulful women photographers…. And there is so much to process (figuratively, and also, literally, as in loads of photos!).
But for now, I can tell you one tiny secret…
At our first evening gathering, my friend Jen so wisely asked us to think about that one secret reason why we wanted to come to CAMP. You know, not the obvious reasons we tell ourselves and our husbands, such as: I want to sharpen my photography skills, learn more about business, socialize, teach, etc. But that one thing that hides away beneath the surface, and may or may not have anything to do with photography at all, and quite frankly, might not even seem “enough” to “justify” the expense and time away from family and work…
I’ll tell you my secret. Mine was to feel like myself ~ my fullest, deepest, wildest self ~ for at least one full day! As a new mom, I was really craving some time alone and the chance to find my way back to the true me, that often gets forgotten when I take one of my other roles: mother, wife, daughter, entrepreneur, etc. And that is not to say that I am not authentic when I play these roles, because I am. But like any human being and woman (especially!), I tend to bend a little here and there, I give too much, I try too hard, I fit the mold, and little by little, I simply end up loosing track of my own spirit…
So I can’t quite put into words the entire experience just yet, but I can tell you one thing: my wish did come true :) and truly, can you think of a better gift to bring back home than your-full-self?
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How about you? Camper or not? What is your secret? What is that one thing that you could do for yourself that would just nurture that sweet, craving spot in your heart?
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