sharing what matters

Hey Sisters! Have you heard? What you're doing matters! Yes, I am talking to YOU.

If you ask me, I'd say we're riding the wave of pure and positiveaffirmation! It's awesome. And in the name of self-kindness, I hope you can take today and embrace the wonder that you are. Right here, right now, as you are.

And speaking of kindness, want a way to give a little back to people who need it most right now? It's easy, just bid on your favorite image from some of our talented community of Shutter Sisters who have work up for auction at the Mom 2.0 Summit Exhibit Auction. The same images that were hung at the FotoFest Gallery in Houston! All proceeds will benefit Haiti relief efforts so you're not only going to get inspired, you're going to give something in return. It's a windfall of kindness!

Today, turn your lens toward positivity, toward kindness, toward the creativity that makes what we do as Shutter Sisters so darn special. Our collective good energy makes a difference. Share what you shoot with us!

Comments

[Bev]

i SO needed to hear this today, that what i'm doing matters! thank you from the bottom of my heart...

[chris]

LOVE the auction and I hope it raises lots of money for Haiti! However, LOVE that shirt!! Where can I get one?!?

[Toni | Daily Vignette]

That's one of the things I love most about photography - the ability to make a difference to others, whether it is joining the Think Pink organization, or taking pro bono senior photos for a deserving young person, or donating prints to a charity auction - I love being able to make a difference, no matter how small. Thanks for that reminder, Tracey.

[cindi]

Thank you Tracey for the reminder... I needed to hear this as well.

[Marcie]

Thank-you for this!!! So good to be reminded that what we do can matter. Am heading right over to the auction site to do my fair share!!!

[damiec]

Thank you so much! Sometimes I think the work of mothering is only visible at the mistakes. You spend so much of your energy keeping the family machine well-oiled and moving forward, it's easy not to see or be recognized for your efforts until something breaks. I let a few things slip this morning, and I was beating myself up about them & then I saw this.
I quit the self-flagellation, made myself a good brunch, packed the boy a lunch and took him on an impromptu after pre-school picnic. All better now.
That shirt is really wonderful - it and your words went right to the heart of me today.

[melody]

Holding good thoughts and sending them the way of the auction. Amazing works of mother-art.

[Elizabeth Harper]

I'm off to see the auction art ... I hope it raises tons of funds.

[~ kristina ~]

I volunteered this weekend to take some photos of a special moment at church for some friends - definitely stepping out of my comfort zone but I wanted to create a chance for them to have some sharp images of the event, which I knew my snazzy camera could provide...

also, nothing seems so positive as an entire museum dedicated to children's play and learning -

http://meadowlarkdays.blogspot.com/2010/03/young-again.html

Love the images at the auction!

[camerashymomma ~ meredith winn]

ack!! i want that shirt! :)
it's so true, and not only what we do matters, but it's powerful too.
love this shot of you tracey.

[Jennifer]

Love your posts and this one was such a pick me up!!! Oh, and I Really want that shirt!!!! Where did you find it? ;)

[xanthe]

oh tracey, thank you, your message is loud and clear, such a great photo.

today i'm seeing positivity in spring all around me -
http://www.flickr.com/photos/xantheberkeley/4444283024/

and my boys being silly -
http://www.flickr.com/photos/xantheberkeley/4443552859/

the auction looks great, so good we can get involved. x.

[Bostongaljm]

I love Spring, it makes me feel the possibilities,and the discoveries waiting for us...

http://bostongirlontheverge.blogspot.com/2010/03/are-you-feeling-inventive.html

[Deanna]

This post and the one before it really made me smile.. {Thank you} My sons and I play together in the backyard.. sometimes baseball, sometimes football etc.. On this special day I was a princess and my little guy was a prince defending my honor... I love pretending..and I love how much my family inspires me ;)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/buneluvr/4435697843/

[Crystal]

Last weekend I was part of an awesome project. I can't wait to do it again.

http://endlessvine.blogspot.com/2010/03/marthas-house.html

[erika]

Today, I stopped to capture these plumes & I'm really happy about it.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/onemoreplease/4445631550/

[Jay B.]

Wonderful post... Very informational and educational as usual!

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[Christina]

Glorious: these words. Also that t-shirt (love it!)

Today, celebrating spring: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytopography/4444733305/in/set-72157623375401263/

[Kathy Winter]

I printed out the photo and taped it to the cabinet above my desk at the office as a daily affirmation. :-) Thank you!