“Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” -Margaret Mead Sometimes it becomes too much. You can only take so much as a woman, a wife, a mother. You see things you never thought you'd see. Your world seems to be falling apart around you. Something has to change. Haven't you felt that way sometimes? I know I … [Read more...]
It's real simple. We exist in a world that moves so fast we lose (or momentarily forget) our humanity. Or maybe we don't forget our own humanity, but we forget the humanity of the person on the other side of the screen. Today, will you remember? Try it. Then tomorrow and every tomorrow after that, will you remember too? It could change everything... Powerful message from Derek … [Read more...]
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that." -Martin Luther King Jr. A legacy of inspiration and social change will forever be intertwined with the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His words and courage send a powerful message to the hopeless and downtrodden, to the oppressed and weary. Wherever you are today, remember that your tomorrow could look vastly different than … [Read more...]
Let this be a reminder that 2012 will be a year of taking risks... making things happen... being a dreamer... AND a doer. This is the year of the creative, the artist, the image maker, YOU. Use the comments to share how you plan to make 2012 INSANELY GREAT! I'm reinventing the 365 Photography Project ... hoping to improve my images 300% (or at least have fun on the way). First image … [Read more...]
COFFEE. It brings a smile to the face of many a night owl. It's been known to suppress appetite. It wakes you up and keeps you going all day long. It can even calm you down, IF you're prone to ADHD-like symptoms. There's an entire culture created around it. COLOR. It brightens your day, your life, your world. It decorates your space. It creates and enhances your mood. Everyone has their … [Read more...]
It's time to learn it, embrace it, experience it. A life of abundance. A life without self-imposed limits. Do you believe it's possible? Listen to what Steve Jobs says it will take for you to make that happen... Here's the transcript of the video: When you grow up you tend to get told the world is the way it is and your life is just to live your life inside that world. Try not to … [Read more...]
Know someone who went through the LEGO building stage? Fascination with all things LEGO? Pieces strewn all over the floor just waiting to attack bare feet? Of course you do. It's an international phenomenon that has been running for generations. With the advent of online sharing, youtube videos for sharing, and LEGO.com for games, commercials, and more, it's simply growing by leaps and bounds. … [Read more...]
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...]
From stuck in a rut to energetic dare dreamer... fellow tasra365 photographer Marianna shares her inspiring story. It's never too late to join the challenge with nearly 500 photographers and change your life forever! When I started this project, last autumn, I didn’t realize my life was about to change. I was bored. I had bought my camera because I wanted a hobby that had nothing to do with … [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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