This man inspires me and his writing often rings true to me.
http://www.pixelatedimage.com/blog/2010/06/art-and-risk/
I know what I want and I am willing to take the risk. Really, what are the risks...
1. Risking my financial security, both short and long term.
2. I might never make it to the point where photography pays the bills.
3. Affecting my pride. I want to feel that I am 'successful' and working a 'good' job. Working as a waitress in the meantime hurts my pride. But knowing that I am working towards something bigger and more satisfying helps.
4. My dad thinks working as a photographer is a crock. Well that's just pride again.
At a certain point I begin to overthink things, such as...If I never become financially stable how will I build my recycled-materials-house-on-an-awesome-piece-of-land or will I ever be in a position to comfortably start a family (ooh, that sounds mature). I overthink; I get nervous, and wonder if I am doing the right thing. But really, this is what I should be (need to be) doing. It feels so good, so in tune, to be working towards where I need to be. It has taken a long time but I know I am on my path. finally.
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