Wishcast Wed/52 Photos Prompt

Good Morning August Breakers, wishers and fellow photogs today is Wednesday and that means wishing with Jamie Ridler and sharing pictures at Bella's 52 Photos Project. The prompts are:

Wishcasting prompt from Jamie Ridlers Studios: What do you wish to enjoy?
Bella's 52 Photos Project: silhouette

My wish is simple this week. I wish to learn how to enjoy my life with as little stress and anxiety as possible, seems like a simple wish, no? NO...anxiety is my go to emotion, learned behavior from my childhood. The problem is that I am no longer able to contain all this anxiety and stress, my body is screaming at me to release it, to let it go.

I wish to enjoy my life without this anger that is boiling over in my body. Anger at my husband at deeds he has done, lies that he has told (not to hurt me HAH), anger at myself for not being able to deal with my stress better. And believe me I know this anger at self is not good and leads to more stress and anxiety, it's a vicious roller coaster.

I have made a choice to not have a person in my life because said person was not a true friend and has caused more harm than good in my life and has come between my husband and myself, has fed my feelings of insecurity (knowingly and unknowingly) in my marriage, causing me to be envious and jealous of her friendship with my husband. I can't control my husband and who he chooses to associate with BUT I can choose to not be around this person and I am making a stand. I don't yet know the fallout of this but I know it has to be done.

I have reached the point of taking all I can.  It is time to take care of myself and my marriage, unwilling to play the fool no more.  She knows how I feel, I have discussed with her and my husband both that I believe they have crossed the line and they don't have the boundaries that come with being married to other people but they choose to disregard my feelings, so I choose not to remain friends with her.  She had the gall to say she treats my husband like a girlfriend, texting him and calling him all the time, I tried to explain to her that HE is not a GIRL and thus his reactions to her are not always "girlfriend" like. 

Sorry for the rant, needed to get it out. I just wish that some of the people in my life understood where I'm coming from but I can't make them and that's OK.

I wish to enjoy my life by doing what's good for me and right now that is staying away from certain people, re-assessing my life and the way I spend my time, being in creative space more and connecting to those who are more genuine.

The photo prompt's above show the siloutte of my neighbor's house against a beautiful setting sun and Bella, our pup who is half in and half out of siloutte/shadows, I love this picture of her.

So my friends as you are wishing for yourself today know that I am wishing for and with you.

Namaste,
Karen

Wishcast Wed/52 Photos Project

Good Morning August Breakers, wishers and fellow photogs today is Wednesday and that means wishing with Jamie Ridler and sharing pictures at Bella's 52 Photos Project.  The prompts are:

Wishcasting prompt from Jamie Ridlers Studios: What do you wish to choose?
Bella's 52 Photos Project: Black and White.

This week's wish is very timely as I have been trying to choose something these last few weeks.  I tend to over analyze when making decisions, especially in regards to how my decision may impact others or how it may make others feel about me, do you know what I mean? 

The decision centers around a workshop that is calling to my creative heart and it's within driving distance which is big for me as I don't like to fly.  I would have to miss 3 days of work unpaid and a play that my boss invited me and another co-worker to as an after tax season bonus. This workshop would put me in the creative space I have been longing for so you think the decision would be an easy one but no I am sitting here worrying about how she will feel if I don't go to the play even though she did not clear the dates ahead, she just bought the tickets.

The other main issue was finding a ride share as the trip would be a long one to do solo and I wasn't seeing anyone going from my area. Long story short I decided Sunday to just let go of the anxiety of making this decision and I said if it's meant to be something will facilitate it.  I am not one to just let things go like that but I was driving myself a bit batty. 

Well I guess I should know by now that if you put things out there don't be surprised when the Universe provides.  The next day I received an email from someone in my area who was thinking of going and wanted to know if she did would I like to drive together!!!!  If we can both work it out I will be heading to this workshop and if it doesn't I know the opportunity will come around again.  The big lesson for me was once I let go of the anxiety and stress the choice became clear, always choose with the heart whenever it's possible.

This quote also came my way this week, another timely reminder.

"Let yourself by silently drawn by the stronger pull of that which you really LOVE."  - Rumi

The pictures I chose for the Black and White challenge over at Bella's are 2 of my favorite black and whites. The feather pic is very comforting to me and I love the texture I can sense through the picture.  The second one of my necklaces and Kuan Yin are my visual reminders to have compassion, faith, courage and love.

So my fellow wishers what are you wishing to choose this week?  As you wish for yourself, I am wishing for you also.

Namaste,
Karen

Wishcast Wed/52 Photos Project/August Break

Good Morning August Breakers, wishers and fellow photogs today is Wednesday and I am going to keep wishcasting short as I am participating in Susannah Conway's August Break, which is about posting pictures with no pressure to write a blogpost.

Wishcasting prompt from Jamie Ridlers Studios:  What inspiration do you wish to follow?
Bella's 52 Photos Project:  Picture of a reflection.

The inspiration I wish to follow is the one that has been calling to me lately, words and images.  I am still keeping up with taking my iphone pics and my daily writing prompts.  I am really finding peace in these activities and I wish to continue following their inspiration. 

I also find myself being inspired by the words of others, there is much to learn by listening, really listening.

The above double reflection picture is one of my favs from my time in Vivienne McMaster's Inner Muse Class.  I loved this mermaid mirror that I had bought for my 10 year old neice so much that I bought one for my inner child as well.

So what inspiration are you wishing to follow today?  As you wish for yourself, I am also wishing for you.

Namaste,
Karen

August Break - Day 9

Desk Art Inspiration

Hi August Breakers and friends.  Check out more pictures over at Susannah's Main August Break page.

August Break August 2-8th

Happy Monday all August Breakers and friends.  I was away for a few days so here is a slide show of August Break pics.

Namaste,
Karen

August Break-Day 1 w/Susannah Conway

August Break - Day 1 - The Sky Today

Happy August!

I am participating in August Break with Susannah Conway.  The idea is that you post a picture everyday, no pressure to write anything if you don't want.  You can read more about it here:  Susannah Conway's August Break

I also wanted to point you in the direction of my dear friend Lisa Hoffman and her daughter.  They are doing an art-a-thon for the month of August in support of a the Half The Sky Foundation, which is near and dear to her heart and family.  Please click here:  Dandelion Seeds and Dreams  to learn more about it and to enter for giveaway prizes.

Enjoy your August Break!!

Namaste,
Karen