Take a deep breath in and hold it…
Now, breathe out. There are so many moments throughout every day I have to remind myself to do exactly that. Full disclosure: this wasn’t at all the post I had planned for these photos. I was going to talk about flirty dresses or my favorite polka dot pieces. However, that wasn’t what was on my mind… and so I’m talking about this instead.
Over the last few months, you may have noticed a change in my content over on Instagram. Last summer, Ryan and I put our everything into creating fun and original content. We spent hours (yes, plural) setting up for a single shot — even the unsponsored, “casual” ones. We spent so much time creating beautiful content, that when we looked back a few months later, my only memories were creating that content. And though we LOVE what we do, and had fun while producing those shots, something about it left me feeling empty.
So, as we head into the weekend, I just want to send out a little reminder to remember to embrace the moment. Take time to put your phone down, to have a conversation with a stranger, go for a walk, or go visit someone you love – even if it’s just for five minutes. Life is way too short and too beautiful to spend all of it stressed or planning your next move. Some of the best times happen when you stop worrying about it all and just let go and enjoy the moment. I’m still 100% motivated and live to bust my butt 365 days a year, but I’m also remembering to open my eyes and enjoy just living life more. Instead of visiting beautiful locations just to get “the shot,” we’re now learning to visit beautiful places to laugh, dance, kiss, play… and take photos while we do it. Those are the times I want to remember, and the memories I want to create. Those are the times that leave me feeling full, happy and alive.
I hope everyone has a beautiful weekend, and does a little something worth remembering! x Marianne
