2011 was a whirlwind year for me personally, and for KellyLynne Photography. Honestly, sometimes seems lately as though the years just meld together, and I find myself saying "was that last year? or the year before?" But things i do remember about 2011...I had a record number of clients (note to self...hire an office assistant, lol), made many many new friends, worked with the wonderful Jeff Zaslow in creating images for his new book "The Magic Room", had several destination and out of state weddings which I will never forget ! (oh! and one which involved a flight to Colorado, 2011 will go down as being the year I somewhat overcame my fear of flying !). In 2011, my daughter Chloe graduated from Navy boot camp..oh the tears ! In 2011, my other baby made Varsity Cheerleader, and I was so proud of her. In 2011, a photo of mine was nationally published in a popular media...ahhhh, I sit back and think, it's all good- but, it was a year of learning also. And one of the two biggest lessons I learned were these; never ever overbook your business without hiring help, and hopefully a few of my brides will forgive me for well, being a bit late with their portfolios. And second, never underestimate how powerful your dreams are. (Cue in North Carolina story...)
Yes I have always loved the Carolina's, since we vacationed here when i was a child. An older daughter gets stationed here and BAM..reason to visit, which ive been doing for the last 4 years. August of 2011 my two youngest daughters and I, came to the Crystal Coast area of NC to visit my Marine Corps daughter. On the way home, I knew...that we had to be in NC. I figured, i'll take me a few years to get there, but ill get there.
Through a series of freaky events, we ended up here just a few months later. Honestly, I believe it all happened so quickly through the power of thought, visualization, and in knowing. I loved this one song, that made me happy and dance around whenever i heard it. All the way home from our vacation here in August, I listened to this song over and over, and for some reason, the song just made me fantasize about living on the coast. Trust me the kids got real sick of hearing my favorite song, but when I got back to Michigan, I decided to make it my "dream song". Over and over and over, I listened to this song, in the car, at home with headphones, I would close my eyes and see everything I wanted, from the trip here, to moving into our house, to walking on the beach as a family, to my kids just loving their new school. And you know what? IT WORKED !
We hold so much power to direct our lives, to make our dreams come true, to change ourselves, transform. But well ya, you kind of have to believe you have that power. But once you believe in your personal power, watch out baby!! haha. Now none of this comes without trials and tribulations, hard times, set backs.....nothing GOOD ever does right? Oh it has not been easy for us since we moved here....(I have 5 girls okay, and although only two live at home, the others are REAL close and can you say drama? haha) and well, yes I went from being a well known photographer in my former location to being kind of small potatoes here, so I have some hard work ahead of me. But...was it worth it? Hell yes.
Everyone should make 2012 their year to make dreams come true, or at least get a good head start. Believe that its in YOUR power, not your clients, your husband's, your therapist's, your parents power, that will guide you either to your dream or restoration, or transformation. And when you hit those road blocks...because I sure did with this recent move to NC, grab that power again...its always there, always within reach, and don't let ANYONE take it away from you. For me personally, i harnessed my power through visualization and adding emotions to my visualizations to make them real by adding a song. Some people find their power through prayer, meditation, or even a "wish board" that hangs above their bed or desk.
Stop putting it off, stop saying "someday", stop the all familiar phrase of "when i win the lottery" and focus on what you want TODAY.
