Join us for a free book study of:
“The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are”
4 Sessions: Wednesdays May 9, 16, 23, 30 2018 7pm
Location: Kevin Gourley Photography Studio
11740 Jollyville Rd. Suite 400 directions
To sign up to attend, just send an email to:
This book by Brene Brown shares some great insights about life.
Comments by another New York Times best-selling author Harriet Lerner :
“Each day we face a barrage of images and messages from society and the media telling us who, what, and how we should be. We are led to believe that if we could only look perfect and lead perfect lives, we’d no longer feel inadequate. So most of us perform, please, and perfect, all the while thinking, “What if I can’t keep all of these balls in the air? Why isn’t everyone else working harder and living up to my expectations? What will people think if I fail or give up? When can I stop proving myself?”
In her ten guideposts, Brown engages our minds, hearts, and spirits as she explores how we can cultivate the courage, compassion, and connection to wake up in the morning and think, “No matter what gets done and how much is left undone, I am enough,” and to go to bed at night thinking, “Yes, I am sometimes afraid, but I am also brave. And, yes, I am imperfect and vulnerable, but that doesn’t change the truth that I am worthy of love and belonging.”
How is this relevant for photographers?
Many people in the arts see their art as an extension of themselves. They feel good as long as people affirm their art, and the reward is so temporary, so fleeting. It’s easy to fall into a cycle of always seeking more approval, post yet another photo on facebook and see how many people “like” it, or enter another photo contest to seek affirmation that your photography is better than everyone else’s. Yet many find that never is truly fulfilling, and when you win that approval, you have to keep winning, otherwise that approval quickly becomes just a distant memory.
If you break this cycle of trying to find fulfillment through pleasing others, you might just find your art does not have to be shaped by other people’s opinions. Let your art be your art. Perhaps it is time you let go of the artist you think people want you to be, and embrace the artist you are.
Join us for this short 4 part study. This is open to anyone. You don’t have to be a photographer to attend this. This is really relevant to everyone. Feel free to bring a friend, spouse, partner, neighbor, coworker, person off the street 😉 Just let me know if they are coming.
To sign up to attend, just send an email to:
This book is available on Amazon. Click Here.
