What comes next?
The dawn of each day brings a whole new range of possibilities.
I am not sure what comes next, but I am excited to find out.
My Photo-Heart Connection this month has to do with the Photo-Heart Connection monthly practice itself. I’ve decided that I will end the practice as a regular feature here on the blog as we complete 2014. This month and next will be the last of the Photo-Heart Connection link ups.
There are a variety of reasons for ending it now. With my schedule, it is becoming harder for me to complete and post exactly on the first of each month. Making that happen has become more stressful than peaceful, which is not a good state of mind for quiet introspection. I haven’t been doing the practice justice. For the last number of months, I haven’t been able to visit the participants regularly, which weighs on me as well. (I do hope you have been visiting each other.) And participation has dropped off dramatically over the last few months, probably in connection with my frame of mind around it. So I’ve been thinking… is the Photo-Heart Connection ready to end?
While was pondering what to do, my Inlinkz subscription (the link tool I’ve been using for years) came up for renewal. It seemed to be a sign. It was time to make a decision, and that decision was to not renew the subscription. I will place this lovely practice on the shelf as we head into 2015. I do still believe this is a wonderful, powerful practice. It’s brought me through much transition, moving back from Italy and into my new love of mobile photography, helping me find my heart’s path. I cherish that. Now is just no longer the time for me to commit to it each month.
I also know that when I end something, it makes space for other things to come along. New possibilities open up. I can say “yes” to what comes next, when it appears.
So with that, I’d love to invite you to join in with your Photo-Heart Connection for these last two months. Review the art you created in November and find the piece that speaks to your heart. Listen, and share it with us here, by leaving a comment and providing a link. (If your comment goes into moderation, I will get it posted as a soon as possible.)
Thanks to everyone who has participated these last three years! Let’s take this practice out on a high note.
I greatly admire your ability to “let go” and make room for what will come next. Thank you for this monthly practice.
it has been a lovely practice- thank you.
Thank you Kila!
Thank you Brenda for your continuous participation. It’s hard to let go of something you love sometimes, but at some point you know it’s the right thing to do. I hope to continue to stay connected with you!!
It’s been a wonderful practice, Kat. Thank you so very much for hosting it. I’ve enjoyed all the connections we made.
Thank YOU, Gina, for your consistent participation. I hope we can continue to stay connected.
Sorry to see the Photo Heart Connection go but I’ve been there —knowing I have to give up something because I can’t put time, let alone heart and soul, into it.
I did choose my post for November to which I felt a special connection, but it is also about ending, in a way. As I get older, and the years I have left become shorter, I have grown to see beauty even in decay. You can find my images here:
http://proartz.blogspot.com/2014/11/digital-art-geometric-friday-1126.html
Oh, yes, the beauty in decay! Everything does not have to be shiny and new, we at some point realize. Thank you for joining in, CJ.
I have loved this – I’ve learned so much from you and the others that have shared here. And it never fails that I learn something new about myself as I search through photos and express myself here!
Thanks so much for hosting ~ And blessings to you as you continue to pursue your art!
http://mymemoryart.blogspot.com/2014/12/black-white-wednesday-shhhhh.html
So wonderful to hear Adrienne, thanks for continuing to join in!
Just posted my selection for November:
http://gina-hereandnow.blogspot.com/2014/12/my-photo-heart-connection-for-november.html
There have been many months when the Photo-Heart Connection was the only thing I posted on my blog. I hate to see it go, but I know that things do run their course. The old makes way for new, and it’s important to be open to fresh ideas. Thank you for hosting this wonderful practice for so long, Kat.
Here’s the link to my post for November.
http://seabluelens.wordpress.com/2014/12/07/photo-heart-connection-november-2014/
While I must have missed posting window.. I read that this practice will be coming to an end. While my heart is heavy I do admire you moving on. I will always be grateful for the lessons & tips I have learned over these three years. I do feel that I will continue to do this practice as it has helped me fine tune my “eye” as well as listening to my “heart”. Look forward to seeing what 2015 has in store for you.
Thanks Rosemary! I agree, this practice does help you hone in on your own personal style and motivations. I love that. You can keep it up without linking in here!
http://www.reflectionsofmyworld.com/photo-heart-connections/one-picture-perfect-moment-in-time