I spent most of yesterday inside my computer looking at images, illustrations and shapes I have created in my life. Trying to remember where my love lies, where my talents are. Are they hiding? Was it ever there? I know all this passion I have can't be for naught. I find old files that bring me complete joy. You know those personality profile test? When I take those test my career is always first and family second. I am not proud that I am like that but I have always been a workaholic. So it is a strange reality that I will be unemployed very soon. And considering what my next move should be.
I might be a grayed-haired 50-something but I feel young. I do! I know I still have many things to accomplish. I am writing a long list of what they are for the following months. Thinking of how to reinvent myself. Find myself after 10 years of doing one thing and the next 4 learning the new ways of a graphic designer.
Enjoy the little things,
for one day
you may look back and realize
they were the big things.
- Robert Brault
Photography is a way of telling what you feel about what you see.
- Ansel Adams
Thank you M, adding this too!
Impossible situations can become possible miracles.
- Robert Schuller
YoungDoo's blog words & thoughts on photography where I found the first quote, is a beautiful place.
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What if your new job were to be studio time? You could explore these feelings, use the great stash of stuff you have and at the end you would have a show.
This is my mantra:
I live a charmed life. Everything I need will be put before me. I only have to keep my eyes and mind open.
Hugs,
Kathy
yes, that is on my list ;)
I am sharing your mantra
xoxo
You are so talented. I wish for you to do what you love and makes you happy! xoxoxo
Kim, I know the expected thing is to find another "job". But I hope you're able to create something of your own. You are so talented, and I can't help thinking that if you were able to pour your energy, devotion, skills and that great eye into something of your own instead of someone else profiting from it... well, I guess I think that would be great.
Cheering for you over here, however the path looks :)
Hi Kim...I haven't been very active in the blogging world of late - but continue to read and enjoy your wonderful entries. I relate to your current dilemma (loss of job; etc). I went through it two years ago after being a graphic artist at a newspaper for 22 years. Take some time to gather your wits and enjoy life. Creative people have a way of finding their niche - and with your talents, you will find yours.
Kim - In the Miller household there is a saying that has become a sort of mantra. You must (with a heavy Polish accent) complain no end & then with a smile & shrug say "Somehow we passed through". On reflection over my life I see where it is true. For you maybe after a time of reflection you will come to a path that satisfies you & your many talents & follow it. Remember your Mother & I own bragging rights.
Gerrie, Erin, Dorian and grandma -- Thank you for the words of encouragement and belief in me.
Dorian, what are doing now?
Erin, you never did send me your address ;)
xoxo Kim
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