Inspiration cames in all forms!!!!

How can this be? I was inspired while having a pedicure today!  I don't usually take the time to pamper myself.  I had just left Fitness Revolution after a rigorous spin class.  Whipped my butt!!! AND decided since I was going to a wedding tomorrow as a guest, not a photographer, that I needed to have my first pedicure of the spring season. ( Now many of you know me well enough, if it is the perfect infrared day I will have to whip out my infrared camera and take some photos!!! )

Back to my pedicure. Of course I brought work to do. How can I sit still in the middle of a work day and do nothing except relax and enjoy the experience?  Then I thought about what was going through my mind. When women come to me for a Celebrate the Feminine photographic session I create an experience. One filled with relaxation, ease and grace.  Many of these women are mothers, have successful careers and are very busy ladies. I want them to let go of everything, totally be present and enjoy the moment. As I am thinking these things I realize how having a pedicure is the same, a time for me to Celebrate the Feminine, relax and enjoy the moment. So I let go, did nothing but enjoyed the warm water on my feet, the heated stones massaging my legs and the lovely deep redding nail polish being applied to my toes.

What also occurred after I let go was watching a 75+ year old woman get up from her seat. She had a smile on her face and was joyous saying goodbye to everyone in the nail salon. As she stooped over to gather her walker I saw that she had had a mani and a pedi with bright purple nail polish that not only matched her sandals, but also her pants, her walker and her bag. This woman rocked and IS a Celebration of the Feminine.

Mother's Day 2012

My brother and his family sent my mom flowers for mothers day. At 80 she is so thrilled by the small things, beautiful flowers and calls from her children or grandchildren. I watched her arthritic hands open up the box the flowers, she took her time and was very deliberate with her movements. Almost as though each motion was savored, experiencing the opening of a present with joy and anticipation. I feel so blessed to be sharing mothers day with not only my sons but also with my mom.

My youngest and his girlfriend left on a cruise today, I was so thrilled to take them to the boat in NYC. They were like children so excited and kiddy with joy.

MY gifts on mother's day was to witness the excitement of 24 year old's going on their first vacation together. My mom being excited by a floral arrangement as though it was the first time she received flowers. AND driving through the streets of NYC on my way to The Cloisters to photograph, watching so many men and young children carrying flowers and plants as gifts to honor the mothers in their lives. What a special day.

Woman's Retreat in Otis Mass. Even though it has rained all week it has been amazing. Something incredible happens when women get together in a nurturing creative environment.
One more day, hope the rain will stop and the sun will come out.
But then again when I pulled my inspiration card today it reminded me that everything is exactly as it is suppose to be and everything happens for a reason..