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06.14.12

Comparison: The Thief of Joy

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    Ohhhh envy….. Never a fun thing to deal with. Yet something we all do. It seems like in today’s industry, with how close knit all of us photographers are, we are constantly hearing about eachother’s successes and accomplishments. Through social media, it is easy to get a constant feed of who’s being featured…

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7 comments on “Comparison: The Thief of Joy”

  1. Kimmy Rae Quinta on said:

    Kristen- I needed this today. Thank you so much.

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  2. Kristina Shutterbug-Holt on said:

    Beatuiful!

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  3. Sandy Wood on said:

    can I get an ‘amen’? thank you!

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  4. Kristin Smetona on said:

    Great article! Thanks for the post, Kristen!

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  5. Ashley Link on said:

    this is awesome! I love it! thank you for this. I was stuck in one of those ruts the last couple of weeks. so glad I’m not the only one. thanks for the encouragement! :)

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  6. Karen Stott on said:

    YOu never cease to amaze me girl! LOVE this!

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  7. Kristin Layne Peddicord on said:

    Ok, is your signature spelled wrong up top because it’s throwing me off! ;) Anyway, LOVE this! I really needed it, thank you!

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04.10.12

The Sweet Blessing of Rejection

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When it comes to fulfilling our callings and pursuing the things we were meant to do, why do so many people back down from their fullest potential? The answer is quite simple; it is the fear of rejection that puts up a wall between us and our wildest dreams. This is where I struggle, when it comes…

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7 comments on “The Sweet Blessing of Rejection”

  1. Candice C Wright on said:

    Very good Kristin. Thank you for the encouragement.

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  2. Sarah Rachel on said:

    Thank you Kristen!

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  3. Stephanie Tait on said:

    A great thought for today. Thanks!

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  4. Kristin Ungerecht on said:

    Yes! Well said, Kristen. :) Rejection happens, but it doesn’t mean you’re not moving forward. One door closes, another door opens. :)

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  5. Janice Nielsen on said:

    You have a wonderful way of reminding us of things we need to remember! Thanks!

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  6. Natasja Brattinga on said:

    Amen! Love the insight…Thank you! <3

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  7. Angelsea Urban on said:

    Amen sistah!

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03.28.12

Speak Up! {A one month challenge}

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Take a moment and think. How many times has the smallest gesture from someone else completely made your day? A comment on your blog, a quick email or facebook message, or even just a sincere verbal compliment. The result: A huge goofy grin that doesn’t leave your face for hours….all because of something that only took someone less…

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31 comments on “Speak Up! {A one month challenge}”

  1. Sarah Rachel on said:

    Awesome! What a great idea and I accept the challenge!

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  2. Shannon Morse on said:

    Totally awesome idea Kristen! (See what I did right there – I left a comment instead of clicking away!) Love ya! :)

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  3. Alora Stephanyshyn on said:

    I usually hold back, so often what I think because sometimes I assume that to others it won’t matter, or they may already know how awesome they are…. (Especially when said people are pretty ‘popular’). But I know the feeling whenever someone compliments something I do, create, or say. Online, or off. I was in the movie theatres, and a girl told me how much she loved how I did my hair. That made my night. Why do we always tell ourselves NOT to say something, when that something could make that persons day, give them confidence when they were insecure, etc?

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  4. Cassandra Phares Blaylock on said:

    Love that quote! lol And I love this challenge, they say it takes 21 days to form a habit, so heres to forming a habit of being nice to people!

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  5. Candice Lawrence on said:

    I’m in =].

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  6. Tiana Spencer on said:

    Brillant! I’m in!

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  7. Damaris Mia on said:

    This is awesome <3 I accept this challenge as well :)

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  8. Krystal M Morgan on said:

    Awesome challenge (= thanks for the inspiration

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  9. Jillian Tree on said:

    love this idea Kristin! I’m too fond of the like button too. I’m in! :)

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  10. Kathy Bryan Azar on said:

    I love doing this. Making other people smile makes me smile, too.

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  11. Heather Lilly on said:

    This is a fabulous idea! :)

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  12. Kimberly Murray on said:

    Great challenge! Just today, I was at Panera for lunch and saw this girl with the cutest dress on. I thought to say, “That’s a really cute dress” to her when she walked past me and back again. But, alas…

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  13. Sheila Angel on said:

    Love it! Thanks :)

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  14. Abby Grace on said:

    I love this!! I’m an avid fan of leaving comments of blog if for no other reason than to spread the love- I leave upwards of 20 a day sometimes. LOVE that you’re encouraging others to do this!!

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  15. Jc Guzman on said:

    haha I love this and your work. I believe the photo of the dog at the end is what sold me :)

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  16. Celeste Nicole on said:

    This is amazing! I would love to accept the challenge!

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  17. Maegen Davis on said:

    Im with ya kristen!

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  18. Megs Colleen on said:

    Fantastic! Love this! Thanks for the challenge Kristen! I’m following Shannon on this one, not just liking this post, but commenting as well!

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  19. Angela R. Johnson Oxenrider on said:

    Kristin….i have a little story to add to this. I cannot tell you how many times my friends, family , people I see in the store I haven’t seen in months…comment on my photos to me in person and DON”T bother to tell me on the post! I’ve actually had a hard time…self pitty moments on this subject on why they don’t LIKE it on facebook and tell me then! I’ve made a pack to myself to write back on posts..not just like…about their comment, picture etc. I’m personal like that and like the idea of this challenge. I accept hole heartedly. Paying it forward!

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  20. Elisa Marie Mitchell on said:

    I am so excited to challange myself with this! I know that when I get a nice compliment, I smile from ear to ear : ) I think a lot of people now days are so afraid of giving a nice complement thinking that the other person will think they are wierd or a stalker, I know most people probably think I am a goof for actually starting a conversation with them without actually knowing them. This shall be fun!

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  21. Chelsea Short on said:

    so excited to start this challenge!

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  22. Dana Kay Richards on said:

    Love this idea! I will for sure be joining in :)

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  23. Jen Madigan Photography on said:

    Great idea! I love comments and try to as often as I can, but there are definitely times when I take the easy route and click “like”. :)

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  24. Ashley Keith on said:

    This is awesome! Encouragement and kindness mean so much! I’m in too! :)

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  25. Hilda Zambrano on said:

    I love the idea its definitely a challenge but I am in too.

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  26. Gabrielle Dailey Bass on said:

    I will join you <3.

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  27. Jordanne Fallon on said:

    Sounds Like a plan!! Because a comment on the good ol’ blog always makes my day!! I shall pass it along!!

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  28. Adreanne Hicks Dudley on said:

    What a great idea! I’m in!

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  29. Betsy McHugh on said:

    Love your idea! I will do the same in April :)

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  30. Janice Nielsen on said:

    Very good, practical, nuts and bolts idea!! Thanks for sharing; I’m going to try to do it too (hence the note, not the ‘like’ button!!)

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  31. Heather Cherie on said:

    Love this! I’m in on it!! :)

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03.06.12

Spread your light!

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  “A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle” -James Keller   Although I heard it quite awhile back, this quote has been at the front of my mind recently. It is so simple, yet speaks such a strong message! I love how relevant the example is…. In my mind, I see a single lit…

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3 comments on “Spread your light!”

  1. Heather Cherie on said:

    very well said! thanks for the inspiration! :)

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  2. Kacey Crawford on said:

    Thank you for the reminder Kristen that it’s all about the light…in so many ways. What a beautiful story and mission we get to be a part of in this life.

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  3. Sara Lucero on said:

    Really sweet, K-Booth :)

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02.10.12

The Power of Prayer

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Being a part of Pursuit 31 has been such an amazing opportunity! I am so thrilled and honored to be taking this next step with these amazing women by being a writer for this blog. I look forward to connecting with and getting to know many more of you along the way. Well here goes…

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  1. Jennifer Bryan on said:

    Thanks for writing this! I really needed to read this today. We all have struggles and right now I am really going through it. I have to admit I haven’t prayed about it nearly as much as I have talked about it. I took the last hour after reading this to pray and give all my thoughts to God. It is amazing the peace he will give us when we just ask.

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