The first title of this article replaced "Planning" with "Forced." So it read, "Forced Creative Organization and Inspiration." The funny thing is that it rings more true, but doesn't sound very pleasant. And I really want this December Daily challenge to be pleasant... at the very least. In fact, I want it to be creative and inspiring and full of life's joyful moments. I stumbled across the … [Read more...]
We're creatives here, right? Passionate, committed, inspired artists. We're also busy, sometimes (often) overwhelmed spouses, friends, parents, siblings, bosses, employees... the list goes on. So how do we walk the tightrope between the often dramatically opposing roles we play in life. How do we stop "playing" a role instead of really living a life? Those are the questions at the … [Read more...]
To really get to the source and core of your creativity, I believe that your attitude is absolutely fundamental... my attitude is fundamental. The way I approach what I do and why I do it seeps into everything that my hands touch. Gratitude is one of those areas that can significantly influence your perspective: for good or evil. So when I read what my husband wrote about that idea, I knew I … [Read more...]
Somehow we stumbled upon the very thing that woke his heart and mind. What a stumble. From Thomas the Train to Bakugans, books to movies, and then we found it. It has been around forever, or so it seems. It was around when I was a child. How we never found it before is a mystery, but once it was discovered, everything else faded into the background like some beautiful bokeh in a favorite … [Read more...]
Where in the world does the time go? It seems like it constantly slips through my fingers. Even when, and sometimes because I am, slowing down to pay attention to the days and moments, it seems to rush by faster. Is it technology? Is it "old age?" Is it a myth? I remember my aunt telling me when I was in my 20's that life would start racing by... I already thought it was at that time. She … [Read more...]
The bestselling book by the same name is a hit. It's sold over 4 million copies as of May 2011 and been a long standing entry on the bestseller lists. So what is the fascination with a book about heaven told from the viewpoint of a 3-year-old? What makes adults and people of all ages stop and pay attention? Does it really answer questions that we all long to know? Is it easier to believe heaven is … [Read more...]
I made an amazing discovery. I have no idea how I missed it for so long. Where have I been? I just discovered the magazine, Artful Blogging Magazine by Somerset Studios. I know Somerset's other magazines and was even featured in one of their mags for my first published book, "Real Women Scrap." So how in the world did I miss this new publication which apparently has been on bookshelves since … [Read more...]
“Because of their age long training in human relations—for that is what feminine intuition really is—women have a special contribution to make to any group enterprise.” – Margaret Mead 42 dedicated women filmmakers and photographers. Five sparkling days in the Bahamas. One powerful message: Women Create. I was a speaker at the first professional event filmmakers and … [Read more...]
Have you heard of the ShootQ yearly grant for photographers? It's a $12,000 grant given to a photographer to fund a project that raises public awareness about an important social, environmental or economic issue. I applied. Can you guess the topic of my application? Sure you can. Sex trafficking of young girls in Atlanta (and the United States). It was an obvious choice and near to my … [Read more...]
Do you ever just think to yourself... "What in the world am I doing?" The subject of my photos today had to be thinking that at some point. Who is he and why is he standing next to a freeway dressed like a leprechaun? By the same token, who am I that as soon as I left the church building this morning, I pulled my camera out of my purse, rolled down the window and prepared... just in case … [Read more...]
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PUBLICATIONS Top 100 Wordpress Article: Stepping Into the Frame on PhotoFocus Featured Photographer on Darren Rowse's Digital Photography School Featured Writer on 5 Minutes for Mom for Photography and … [Read More...]
I am not a sales person and actually am trying to overcome a particular disdain for anything that smacks of overt selling. I do however like to talk and write about products, services, and people that I like and love. … [Read More...]
Welcome to the new home of Real Women Scrap - the book and blog that helps people get inspired to take back their time, find balance, liberate their creativity, and pursue their passions. My name is Tasra Dawson and I’m the woman behind … [Read More...]
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