although we "launched" mckinley-rodgers photography a little while ago, truth be known, we were never fully committed to the idea. having been self employed in the past, we found ourselves often conflicted: on one hand yearning for the creative autonomy that comes with being entrepreneurs; yet also reluctant to give up the security of a guaranteed monthly pay check, with paid sick leave and holidays. add to that the financial risk often involved in starting a new business, we have been stuck in the land of indecision for some time now...
i think subconsciously there was a large part of us frozen in fear too; we came so close to losing everything in our last business, the thought of putting ourselves through anything like that again was terrifying. but there comes a point when you have to make a choice, and the nagging voice inside our heads (and hearts) was unrelenting: this is what you are meant to do.
and so, although we are not about to quit our jobs tomorrow, we have agreed to pursue our dreams wholeheartedly; with the aim to be working as full time photographers within 24 months. big dreams at the time of an economic uncertainty? you bet :)
back in november, when we first felt the stirrings, i drew a tarot card to give me some guidance. it's amazing how apt that message still is. in fact it never ceases to amaze me how the tarot can be such a wonderful tool for communicating with your soul; a way of offering insight from your higher self, who so often has the answers and is ready and willing to guide you. and so i am going to embrace the tarot in this journey and use it as a compass to show me the way forward.
i hope to use this space here to document my journey and discoveries, and will commit to a weekly post every monday. if you have plans to start a creative journey, i would love for you to join me!
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Well, you know I'll be here :) You're always spot on with your cards. I pulled out the card you did for me the other day and was amazed at how it's even more relevant now.
I know you and Cam will succeed. xx
good for you. pursuing your dreams wholeheartedly is a noble pursuit.
awesome. i'll be here too.
xox
i'm on your team, love. i'll be right here watching and cheering.
xx
Your photography is gorgeous! I look forward to seeing more.
How exciting! Best of luck on your creative journey, I will stay tuned! Jumping in to do it full time is very brave! Is it you and your hubby? I love seeing husband and wife teams, very cool!
amazing big dream!
I say go for it! You've got a good plan in place while building momentum on your plan, do this for 24 months and see where you're at at that time. Sounds like a perfectly good plan to me. I wish you all the best! I'm also a big proponent of Tarot cards for quick guidance. Many times I've pulled a card on a question in my mind at the time and found it to be amazingly spot-on. By the way, that photo is GORGEOUS! Love those colors and the crispness of it!
I still have on my list a tarot reading by Pen :)
You sum up how I am feeling in regards to the security of a "regular" job and the yearning for more creative freedom in one's life. I am trying to wrap my mind around holding BOTH options at the same time ... I tend to be an either/or person but I just need to carve out more space (and energy) to begin those projects (teaching more workshops) within the parameters (and security) of my part time job.
yeah, i know, i am a whiner ... part time job ... it is easy, i just make it hard.
anyway, with you all the way ... your work is so stunningly beautiful it needs to be out there. i hope you find the right balance ... and then tell me the secret!
♥ lis
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