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The Women

August 24, 2010
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9 out of 10 of my clients are women; all shapes, colors, sizes and variations of beauty. After seeing my friend (and fellow whole 9er) Kimleigh’s performance of T-O-T-A-L-L-Y last night (go see it!), I’ve been the thinking about the women in my life and where they are in theirs. We all go through phases, and come out the other side of them as a new variation of ourselves, hopefully better.
Four little girls (ages 6-10) this past weekend, dealing with the dynamics of resolving conflicts when 3 gang up on 1 to convince her she is wrong, while the one stands her ground and feels she doesn’t need to belong to be comfortable with herself. A 12 year old testing the boundaries at every turn, seeing where the lies stick, and when she’ll be reigned in. The inevitable bitchiness of a teenage girl setting in. A friend turning 47, experiences her birthday with a ton of laughter, accompanied by hot flashes, making her feel…older. Though all everyday events in the lives of women, I can’t help but reflect on those who came through my studio and marked their moment in time. From the girl in her 30’s who had only seen her body as injection sites for her insulin shots from the time she was a child, to the pregnant woman who thought she would never be capable of conceiving (she returned for pregnancy #2 as well), to the plus size gal who finally felt beautiful after seeing what I saw when I looked at her through my lens. I’m fortunate to have marked these moments of transition, and to have witnessed each of my subjects come away with life lessons.

It’s helped me learn that we all, women and men, need to feel and process emotions to eventually become more of who we hope to be.
And don’t be afraid to mark the moment in time. You’re worth it, even as a work in progress.

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  1. poorgood

    ah, women! superior beings for sure. gives men something to aspire to.

  2. grool

    Great post! Indeed, and for both men and women, I’d say that sometimes all we need is to know that we are each wonderful and unique in our own ways. That can definitely make us all feel a hell of a lot better about ourselves and lend that emotional well being to those around us. So, taking that into account, you sir are wonderful! Keep up the great work. :)

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