"You were born an original, don't die a Copy!"

Last night I attended a seminar with wedding photographer Jim Davis-Hicks from Ohio. I really had no idea what to expect from the seminar but it turned out to be a blessing and an eye opening experience. Lately I have been kind of struggling with confidence issues. Yes, I think I am creative, I think I am capable, I think I am talented, but put me next to someone who has been doing this for years, an I feel inferior. I had an amazing inquiry the other day that is still pending but this inquiry made me so nervous, I was actually talking myself out of the job, telling myself I wasn't good enough.

Last night Jim Davis- Hicks confirmed to me that I am good enough. The major and most important difference between me and the next photographer is myself. I am me and that is unique, different, and special. If I spent my time trying to be like someone else, then I am not fulfilling my purpose. Jim quoted John Mason saying "You were born an original, don't Die a Copy!"

His whole message was built around finding your inner you and finding your purpose. He challenged each individual in the group to find out who they were inside and figure out what was most important to them. He wanted us to ask ourselves, "If I just had more time I would..... Now, I can't lie, my original answer was to get more sleep! But today, after thinking about it some more, I would love to help women and children who suffer from domestic violence. I hate to see or hear about a child being hurt and I would love to be a calming voice to those children who have or are suffering from abuse. I myself have been a victim of domestic violence in the past and I know what it feels like to be scared and broken down. I would love to have the opportunity to give back and let abused women know that they are strong and beautiful and situations can change for the better!

This seminar opened my eyes and made me realize that I need to find my purpose. Why am I here? What am I supposed to do with the blessings GOD has given me? I am challenging myself right now to truly find my purpose and to give back through my talents, my photography, and my life.

Thank you for reading!