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It was a year ago, right about this season, when I felt a shift.
I had been teaching self-portrait classes for the past 2 years, focusing on the technical & artistic aspects of self-portraiture. I had been adding in activities about self-love but it wasn’t the focus.
Until this moment when I spilled the words ‘Be Your Own Beloved’ into my journal and I knew that was it.
That was what I most wanted to share with the world: Seeing ourselves with Kindness & Compassion through our Cameras
It was derived from my own journey using self-portraiture as a tool for healing body image and cultivating self-compassion.
So Be Your Own Beloved was born.
To celebrate the one year anniversary of launching Be Your Own Beloved I wanted to offer something special for the February Session.
But first, I wanted to share a few things about Be Your Own Beloved (in case you’re wondering exactly what happens within those 28 days of class).
Be Your Own Beloved isn’t about having no inner critic, but IS about connecting with our inner critic and letting it know that we choose to tell a different story.
Be Your Own Beloved isn’t about taking ‘perfect’ photos, but IS about showing up for ourselves in front of the camera and learning to look at ourselves with love.
Be Your Own Beloved isn’t for people who already feel completely & totally comfortable taking self-portraits. It is absolutely for those of you shy away from being in front of the camera, or think you aren’t photogenic, or who struggle with seeing yourself with compassion in photos (in other words…your inner critic comes up).
Each day in class I share a photo, story and a prompt for you to try…yes, some of them might feel outside your comfort zone & yes, some of them will feel really gentle. All the while, you will be surrounded by kindreds also on their self-portraiture journey and truly…the energy in our collective Flickr Group is absolutely amazing and supportive. You will not only feel welcomed with open arms but also SO inspired by your peers, encouraging one another to be brave in our journey to see ourselves with love.
You are invited to join me this February (yes, the month when all around us is a focus on external love) for a class that just might change your life (if you let it)…
Now here’s the thing…I know its vulnerable to start a self-portrait journey like this and often it can help to have a friend along for the adventure.
So to celebrate the anniversary of the birth of #beyourownbeloved…I wanted to invite you to…
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Bring-a-Friend to Join You for Be Your Own Beloved!
Sorry! The Bring-a-Friend offer is now closed but come on over and find out about the next session of Be Your Own Beloved. I’d love to have you join us!