Adriana Glackin by joanna77
Shot taken by Adriana Glackin
in Sydney December 11 2010 at the Empowered Beauty Workshop run by Tony Ryan
Self Acceptance-—————————-
I generally don’t like getting full face shots taken of myself. I tend to automatically become self conscious and shut down my look. I feel I hold a mask of non-acceptance of who I am and the beauty I can show. When I feel uncomfortable what can be triggered through past patterns and hurts, is this hard energy/physical shut down. This holds me stagnate within the moment, thus locking me away of being present with whatever is going on.
At the same time I wish to get good shots taken of myself. With the emotional and mental processes of the two different types of energies going through me this can result in physically distorting my face and body. The feeling inadequacy comes across and represent in the shots being taken. The conflict and inner battle that is being played out pressures the results towards me not being shot at my best.
I have come to accept my discomfort and lack of self awareness on an energy and emotional level in photography. Through understand these aspects and why they happen I can trust the process more from a space of inner peace. This then brings out the beauty I hold.
Not just in photography but through all aspects of my life this surrendering within myself through understanding brings me into true enjoyment with whatever I am doing in life.
I do like to get good shots of myself but it is not the end of the world if it doesn’t happen. The most important thing is the energy relationship I have within and outwardly in life. However with this is balance I will get rewarding shots and enjoyment in life.
It has been fulfilling to see face shots of me showing trust, openness and a play of self freedom between me and the photographer. Thank you to all the photographers who attended 11/12 December 2010 Sydney workshop and especially to Tony for his constant patience and passion to bring out my best.
Comments
Beautiful portrait Jo………….Adriana is a very special artist.
Thanks Ade, It was great working with her. loved so many of her shots.
– joanna77
Your smile made me smile.
:)
Hi Lee, Lovely to hear from you again and reading lovely your message. I am smiling now :)
– joanna77
You have a wonderful natural beauty that comes across in this image. Believe it. We can all see it.
Hi Alan, Thanks! for your comment. I Hope the year has started out well for you. Take care.
– joanna77
Your beauty shines through, Joanna!! Lovely shot.
Hi Roz, thankyou. I hope the new year will bring many more of your beautiful paintings. I’m sure I will see you at some points this year. :)
– joanna77
Wonderful image and very honest and thought provoking words. I think that what you have written is true for so many people. However many do not go deep enough inside of themselves to realise it. The Sydney workshops were a fantastic experience and it was very empowering to see you let go of your protective walls in front of the camera.
Thanks tony. Was great to be away in Syndey and experience so much at the workshops. Rewarding in many moments seeing the shots that were being taken and also my trust more within what you are teaching. Not sure if I have said thankyou for asking me. see you soon. :)
– joanna77
I can relate to to Self Acceptance as I too have many moments of insecurity and feelings of worthlessness. It is only when I become aware of the pressure I am putting on myself that I realise what I am missing in my life, that is the feeling of freedom to be at peace with yourself. I think your photo is a lovely tribute to what it is like to be at peace with yourself.
Joan
Hi Joan,
thankyou for your honest comment. I offered feel the self pressure you have talked about. Once I place realisation on what are the benefits of such heavy pressure on myself, how do I feel and where is this heavy energy coming from. I can start to see more of the answers I wish for. This in turn will release me into a sense of peace that you also recognise when you have realised what you are missing in life. Beautiful to share as I feel it lessons the feelings of isolation. many people seem to deign their deeper self living. Think they are scared of what they will find if they go deep. I know I have been like this too but I will be the most freest once I accept all that I find. It might seem so hard at times but this is where I know the deeper truths are. I generally have a big smile at myself at this stage as I realise the scared energy is so minuscule to the abundant energy and answers that come through when I am at the truth depth.
warm wishes Jo :)
– joanna77
Very nice portrait of you Joanna.
Hi Gerard, Happy new year. Thanks for putting a comment. I enjoyed been in Sydney. A great lot of shots came out of the workshop. enjoy
– joanna77
it’s not what people see when they meet you, but how they feel once they know you
beautiful lines to share.. thankyou.. loved getting your bubblemail too.. take care
– joanna77
Lovely…everything :)
Hey Dale, Thanks for your comment. Hope you are enjoying the new year and getting some sun if you are still up in Qld. :)
– joanna77
why worry about tomorrow? all those worries won’t change a thang but put bad frown lines on you and turn your hair gray. enjoy tomorrow after you’ve enjoyed today, well-knowing the things that need to be thought of and worried about is how to enjoy today and all of your tomorrows…. life is simple, let’s keep it that way! HUGs