Comments on: On The Horizon

By: Carrie Lopez

Carrie Lopez — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 15:38:56 +0000

I have many fears, unfortunately. Lately, the most debilitating one is leaving the house. The bravery portion of this question…I still force myself to to do what scares me the most and despite the fear, I always survive. This trip to Colorado is going to be a big challenge but because of all the positives involved once there, I’m not going to let my fears cause me to miss out on possibly one of the best experiences of my life! So excited to meet you- <<>>

By: aimon

aimon — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 15:09:16 +0000

Hi, I have always had the fear of success. I have always left things half done and never waited for them to finish, to succeed basically. I really don’t know why that is. Maybe not believing in myself.

However, since I have ventured into photography and especially fine art photography it has made me extremely brave. I have not been hesitant to publish my photos on social media. I will say this that I have been following you and you have also inspired me alot to meet my fears head on.
I would appreciate it if you will look at some of my work.

https://aimon365.wordpress.com/
https://www.behance.net/aimon_365

Thanks
Aimon

By: Kate

Kate — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 22:35:29 +0000

Fear right now is being a photographer, my work is being stolen a lot recently, even when providing a clear deterring at the time of publishing… so I have to take charge and follow through on getting tough with people who have bad attitudes.
I have also got to charge people and funnily I have a little issue with actually asking and being upfront.

Another fear is growing up and taking control of my emotions so that I can stop and think then rationally respond, instead of reacting and taking things personally.

Being brave.. well there’s two examples above, how I’m facing these issues head on.

Another instance of being brave, is allowing my ex back into my life, he is a decent guy, but he’s abrasively honest about his opinions, which means I’m pretty much the only one close to him, that’s a responsibility I’m a little daunted by.

By: Kate Cee

Kate Cee — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 06:48:59 +0000

Brooke, you always have such wonderful words of wisdom to share. And such heart. Thank you. I love the idea of doing something brave everyday!

By: Jenessa Schultz

Jenessa Schultz — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 05:26:04 +0000

Current fear: that the new career move I’m making will fall flat. That I will work in a pharmacy for the rest of my days, leading a strange double life.

Moment of Bravery: sending out the emails I needed to regardless of the above fears. How can my passions ever catch fire I’d I don’t show them?

By: Steve Shepherd

Steve Shepherd — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 22:43:39 +0000

Such an inspiring post, Brooke!

I’ll do these in reverse order… My moment of bravery was asking some friends to model for me. I’d never done that before and I was so nervous asking. They seemed a bit afraid of being in front of the camera so I’m not sure whether they’ll agree, but at least I took that first step of asking. Seems like such a small thing but it was a big leap for me.

My current fear is that the photoshoot I’m planning with these models will be a complete failure. That’s a realistic possibility and I’m just reminding myself that I’ve learned more from failure than success. 🙂

By: siva

siva — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 19:03:39 +0000

I could go as far as to say I am afraid of living. but that is because I believe Living is so much more than most of us are taught. Living is exploring, creating and enjoying our senses and feelings. yes, even the unpleasant ones. Right now I am applying for a job far far away in the countryside. I feel joy and fear at the same time. I am saving money to go to University in another country in the fall, pursuing my dream of singing and acting. that is scary too. but it is much more scary to NOT do what you dream of.
thank you for the inspiration! reminds me of not being so afraid of my fear 😉

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 18:28:00 +0000

Fear, for me, is that one emotion that connects everyone. I know people can understand and it’s not a platitude. Some people have never truly felt self-esteem, joy, love, anger, deep sadness or success but we all know fear.

Years of trying to be anything but an artist was because of fear. Artists almost never “make it.” They starve and I desperately wanted success. Then I got a D in my Photo II class. That was supposed to be me facing my fears.

What does it mean exactly, to face your fears? I’m an adult with a learning disability who keeps enrolling in college semester after semester even though my grades are dismal. It seems to me rather than facing my fears I’ve built my life around fear. If I’m scared of it I do it. Then I expect that effort alone will be enough to conquer my fears. In my mind that means to get good grades…to pass, to graduate, to be considered a successful artist.

But nowhere in the phrase “facing your fears” does it suggest that you will overcome them, that you will succeed or that they will vanish.

So I have to ask myself. What is it I dream about every day (besides the family that I love because they always come first)? That’s art. If I don’t spend every day with my camera and PS I feel withdrawal. Sometimes I paint, others I knit, crochet or weave. Life without creating something from nothing would be meaningless even if I never succeed. That’s what it means for me to face my fears, even though a big portion of my fears are that I will never know success (or be talented at anything).

I have to remember that the next time someone suggests to me that, “college may not be for you.”

Thanks, for all the inspiration.

By: Paulo Carvalho

Paulo Carvalho — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 17:01:48 +0000

Great post! It made me well to read it, given the circumstances. 🙂 I loved this analogy of the rain and fear and I could not agree more. It is curious that I am listening to the radio and Kelly Clarkson, and she says, what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. 🙂 As for me, the fear with which I struggle today is not to disappoint myself and not let me go down again. Thing I did recently! But maybe this is necessary to make us stronger. Leaving this stage, in fact, I feel more strongly, no doubt. I plan for this weekend, create, create and create… 🙂 Another fear I had was shooting an event like a wedding. Interestingly, at this stage I went through, I was invited by a friend to photograph an event in the Catholic Church (the communion of his son), and I accepted the invitation with all the fears of the world. But went very well and right now, I’m editing the photos to give him. Think of it, fate has these things. This experience to face this fear helped a lot to get out of this phase. 🙂 Brooke, I love the picture with the black cloud and at this moment tells me a lot. XOXO

By: jen sulak

jen sulak — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 16:06:45 +0000

My fear: that no one will ever want me to teach anything to anyone – and that all my workshops & retreats are for nothing.

Moment of Bravery: creating the 2nd look of Silent Hill in the nurses character amidst the rain and lack of makeup on site and iffy backdrops. 🙂 We did it ANYWAY!