Stop Looking for Approval - You Don't Need It!

by Skip Cohen

Usually, this is the kind of post I'd share for a Sunday Morning Reflections piece, but recently, I've noticed how many photographers would rather follow someone else's lead than blaze their own path. Even with the slightest change in how they capture an image, they're not comfortable trying something new. 

Cyndie Spiegel in her book, A year of Positive Thinking, put it all in perspective...
 
YOU DON'T NEED APPROVAL: Don't concern yourself with what others think of your choices. Instead firmly stand for them. Your decisions are your own. You choose how you show up in the world and who you spend your time with. Do whatever brings you to your knees with joy, gratitude, and belonging, and do not seek approval from others. Know that what is right for you may not be right for someone else, and that's okay. Stand in all that you choose - with no approval needed.

Here's my point - get rid of the "negators" in your life. Follow your own path, and while you should appreciate the feedback, good or bad, trust your heart and the choices you make. From the click of the shutter to parts of your career journey that are more extensive, don't let indecision keep you out of the driver's seat!

Happy Friday - wishing everybody a terrific weekend!