tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10916558315313352532024-02-19T12:17:48.719-06:00Shine & Soar MagazineBAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01584493825466622123noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091655831531335253.post-83335550581522873582014-03-24T12:42:00.001-05:002014-03-24T12:42:02.635-05:00Surrendering this Dream<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"Tomorrow's freedom is today's surrender."</blockquote>
It is <i>extraordinarily </i>hard to let a dream go. Particularly when it is teetering on the edge of being something bigger than yourself…. but you know you are being called to step away from what you've cultivated for so long. This is where Shine & Soar is at today.<br />
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We launched S&S a year and half ago, published five issues, built an incredible network of contributors, and watched as God used us to build a place for growth. This isn't a brand new dream anymore, some hustle has been put into it, and it is going place. However, there has been a lack of peace or clarity for the future. We had to sit down as a team and look at the cold hard facts of where we wanted our lives to be in the next couple of years -- and if Shine & Soar fit into that. Ultimately, it does not. And, that is okay, because THIS is the entrepreneurial life: trying things, doing the hard work, and seeing if they fly or fail.
It’s the nature of the game! <b>Risk</b>.<br />
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Part of me still aches when I think about running a magazine - how it combines all my passions so effortlessly. But I'm believing that if I let it go and it is part of God's calling on my life, he is going to cultivate that desire I have somewhere else in life.<br />
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<i>Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders</i><br />
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Let me walk upon the waters</i><br />
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Wherever You would call me</i><br />
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Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander</i><br />
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And my faith will be made stronger</i><br />
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This song has been on repeat for this whole process of praying and making decisions for the future of Shine & Soar. It reminds us all of what our core is all about: more faith and going deeper in this walk with Jesus. This is a step of faith to surrender this dream though part of our hearts are still kicking to hang on to it. There are still countless lessons we learned on this journey that I will be sharing in blog posts when my new site/brand launches soon.<br />
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Here is the lowdown for what the next two weeks will be like: we will shut down all of our social media (minus Facebook) on Friday. We're leaving Facebook open for a just-in-case scenario or if we want to drop an update to you all. The website and all magazine issues will be kept online for the foreseeable future, we hope it continues to encourage you and other people for years to come.<br />
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Even though God is calling us to consolidate our lives and focus more intently, we still have the same heart. Mackenzie is still planning on blogging on life and inspiration posts <a href="http://blog.mackenziekern.com/" target="_blank">here on her blog</a> along with speaking and mentoring in the future. Sarah will be posting some mentorship details soon (hint hint: you don't have to live in Dallas for her to mentor you!), so stay tuned to her <a href="http://sarahdelanie.com/" target="_blank">website</a> for that. Ciera would love for you to message her with questions if you have any! And like I said earlier, when my new brand launches, I plan on posting some blog posts about entrepreneurship, life, and Jesus (and even have a few ideas up my sleeve that some of you might be interested in!). Also, all of our <b>awesome</b> contributors will still be post crazy inspiring content on their blogs and Instagrams! <br />
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We are resting in the fact that God will still fuel you with inspiration and strength through Himself and other amazing people in our industries.<br />
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If there is one thing that I hope you learn from us it's this: DARE. Try something, start something, put your whole heart and soul into it, and work hard at it. Fail hard and fail often friends…it's the only way to grow. Make life happen. Never be afraid to explore and pursue what God is calling your heart to.<br />
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We love you all <b>so</b> much & thanks for joining us in this adventure! It was a thrill.<br />
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xo, Bethany (and Ciera, Sarah, and Mackenzie as well)BAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01584493825466622123noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091655831531335253.post-15395866551891967452014-02-28T10:46:00.001-06:002014-02-28T10:50:37.205-06:00Why am I doing this? <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Do you ever just stop and ask yourself, <i>"Why am I doing this?"</i><br />
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Why did we choose to pursue this entrepreneurial journey at such a young age in the first place? Was it built upon a deep, nurtured, and enriched calling upon your life? Did it begin with a fling & a zing that just seemed cool in the moment, but transformed into something so much more? Whatever your "it" reason is, as one young entrepreneur to another, let me encourage you in this.<br />
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- Remember your passion. Take time to step away from social media, marketing, web design, "manifesto making", and endless goal settings & R E M E M B E R why you do what you do. Let the core of your passions drive your business and hold down your fort. I often find myself getting so caught up in the rig-a-ma-roar of "what's next" that I forget why I began. I'm so guilty of not taking the time to appreciate what I have now, where I've been, and where I am in this moment, these "memories" this "heritage" of yours is what ultimately will keep your fire burning. It does not matter how much you know, the places you go, or the work you show, if you refuse to hone in on that which propelled you forward in the beginning, you will hit a wall and you will be left empty once again -- wondering why.<br />
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- Take the time to stop. Breathe kid, you've got Jesus on your side, so take a chill pill. It does not matter what your doing or where you are/are going, because God is at work around you 24/7 & it is your GIFT to have the privilege to take part in His work. Don't lose sight of that, or take it for granted. You have the honor to jump in, humble your heart, and partake in a much greater work for the kingdom of God. Even if that is a "flipping burgers & filling fries at McDonalds" reality for you right now, just calm down. If it's His will, it will happen. If it's your will, well -- that's just too bad. The truth hurts sometimes, believe me - I get it.<br />
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- Don't mistake calm for lazy, keep pursue that calling, keep loving your Jesus, and keep serving Him. Even if you can't see the fruit, your heart & eyes should be so captivated that you find yourself with nothing to fear. You quite literally have the world at your finger tips, so soak it in, and breath in that air - let your heart set sail.<br />
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Call me Ms. Upfront, but sugar coating our dreams and questions is not my specialty. Sometimes we have to read it like it is and digest it real good. Yes, I just said "real good". Let reality simmer over, let Jesus lead you on level ground and fight for a level head, then join in on the action. (It's happening all around you, you just have to look.)<br />
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xoxo,<br />
Sarah DelanieSarah Delanie http://www.blogger.com/profile/03044893756332289541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091655831531335253.post-50259703629693785622014-02-24T16:15:00.000-06:002014-02-24T16:15:41.771-06:00What is true greatness?<div style="text-align: left;">
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I've been pondering lately what greatness truly is. Not what the world
thinks it is, not what we think it is, not what most Christians think it
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One of the underlying visions of starting Shine & Soar was to
inspire our readers to soar above mediocrity. But what does that look like exactly?
Is that simply being a young business owner? Making a great name for
yourself? Or being a fantastic Christian? Is it about your public
reputation or your character?<br />
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I feel that we're evaluating our greatness level simply in the amount of labels we apply to ourselves. Is your greatness all caught up in having the label "young entrepreneur" because that makes you one in a thousand? But how do you run your business? Do you pour into your clients lives and build deep relationships with them or do you do business with them and forget about them?<br />
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Greatness isn't always found in <i>what</i> we do, but <i>how</i> we do it. I just watched The Iron Lady this past weekend and was smacked in the face by this quote:<br />
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"It used to be about trying to do something. Now it's about trying to be someone." // Margaret Thatcher</blockquote>
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How true is that? We're caught up in the pursuit of having a great name...because we want influence. But do you know that fame is not the same as influence? But how about if building your influence meant listening to God's voice and not your friend's voices? Fame means being widely known, influence means being able to change the opinions and actions of others. You could do the latter with 20 Instagram followers. Kim Kardashian is widely famous but not as widely influential, and I'm sure most of our parents are more influential than they are famous.<br />
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But back to the quote by Margaret Thatcher:<br />
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Are you trying to be a great photographer <b>or</b> take photographs for people that will last lifetimes?<br />
Are you leading because people will look up to you <b>or</b> because you’ve got changes that you know need to be made & you’ve got the vision for it? Are you trying to be an Instagram darling <b>or</b> a curator of beauty to brighten people's days?<br />
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<b>Popularity vs Impact.</b><br />
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I don't want all of you to end reading this and believe that I think <b>all</b> of you are doing this for popularity and are shallow. No, no. I know many of us have mixed motives and just need a check up here and there. Well here is your checkup, and let me tell you that I need it just as much as you!<br />
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Back to defining what greatness is in God's eye. Here is what I've compiled on what I believe He says it is in scripture. Seek out these verses and put them at the forefront of your mind so you can be guided to intentionally pursuing these things.<br />
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<i>-Having a deep intimate relationship with God (Luke 10:27)</i><br />
<i>-Doing what God calls you to do (Romans 12:4, 2 Peter 1:10)</i><br />
<i>-Serving others selflessly (Mark 10:44-45) </i><br />
<i>-Using your influence to bring glory to Him (Matthew 5:14-16) </i><br />
<i>-Having & building an excellent character (Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Timothy 4:12-13) </i><br />
<i>-Going through trials with endurance & joy (James 1:12, James 1:2-3) </i><br />
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Greatness won't always be flashy, come with applause, or be guaranteed to be viewed as a worldly success. But it will be for you an eternal weight of glory.<br />
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"And he sat down and called the twelve. And he said to them, “If anyone
would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all." // Mark 9:35 </blockquote>
<span class="p"></span> BAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01584493825466622123noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091655831531335253.post-61009390163959272122014-02-03T18:46:00.001-06:002014-02-03T19:24:05.043-06:00Issue 4 launch | the winter editionWe are overjoyed and unbelievably giddy to announce the launch of issue four! Our team has been hard at work collaborating with our spectacular contributors to cultivate refreshing, dynamic content. In building this edition, our hearts felt so pulled towards the concept of weaving rest and assurance throughout the pages. Our hope and prayer is that this issue would strengthen you're heart, humble your spirit, and refresh your mind in this season.<br />
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<a href="http://amandamarieblog.com/">Amanda Marie Lackey</a> knocked our socks off with this stellar cover shoot; <a href="http://www.ginazeidler.com/">Gina Zeidler</a> continually blows us away with her authenticity, and our interview with her is no exception; <a href="http://www.zipporahphotography.com/">Zipporah Kapambwe</a> has challenged our hearts through her article; <a href="http://katieokeefeblog.com/">Katie O'Keefe</a> has given us a breath of fresh air through her heartfelt words; and our very own S&S editors, <a href="http://www.sarahdelanie.com/">Sarah Delaine</a> and <a href="http://bethanyaleshire.blogspot.com/">Bethany Aleshire</a>, have laid out the most restorative encouragement. <br />
A HUGE thank you to all of our contributors above along with <a href="http://www.alexannephotos.com/">Alex Anne</a>, <a href="http://www.mackenziekern.com/">Mackenzie Kern</a>, <a href="http://www.somethinggoldphotography.com/" target="_blank">Emily Hughes</a>, and <a href="http://janelleputrichphotography.com/">Janelle Putrich</a> for their breathtaking images in this issue.<br />
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Philippians 3:13 "But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead." </div>
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Keep your eyes fixed on the vast unending mountains before you, for they are not yours to climb, Jesus will carry you, rest in his presence and let your eyes not be phased by the mist in your face. In our past we see rippled rocks and shifted sand that we had hoped to tip-toe peacefully through, but instead we bulldozed. We are creatures of control, we are hoarders of anxiety, but that simply must go, because we are called to strain towards the goals that we are called to in Jesus Christ. Say this word -> straining.<div>
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But that also means, redemption, relation, refreshed. That means a fullness that lies in Jesus alone, a tenderness only He can provide. That means vibrance. You will be upheld & carried. You have never & will never been alone. If you missed last weeks blog post take a peak and be -> <a href="http://www.shineandsoar.com/2014/01/refresh.html">REFRESHED</a>. Let go of your burdens and step into the freedom that has been graciously bestowed upon you.</div>
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Sarah Delanie http://www.blogger.com/profile/03044893756332289541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091655831531335253.post-83967923497153124012014-01-17T11:58:00.002-06:002014-01-17T12:12:18.744-06:00REFRESH : <div style="text-align: left;">
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Two weeks into the new year. A list of twenty-six goals is sitting on your desk. One checked off.<br />
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Once we've passed through the Christmas coma, we come to the "how many plans can I make in one week" phase. We set unrealistic goals, we make goals of things that really shouldn't count as goals at all, and we make plans to plan (What? Yes, we all do it). Post-checklist week, we role into the new year. A time filled with stress about new semester and excitement over the fact that you've made it through one day of the thirty that you promised you would stay away from Starbucks. Initially, it's the little wins that fuel our drive to continue pursuing goals. And then, life gets hard. Holiday breaks end and those checklists get shoved in drawers. Instead of recreating the impossible goals we set, we throw them aside.<br />
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What this whole process lacks is intentionality.<br />
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We so desire instant gratification-an end result- in all of our lofty goals that, in our tunnel vision, we forget the power we have to restructure things! These lyrics by <i>Gungor</i> are so full of hope "You make me new, you are making me new". We easily lose site of the fact that being transformed means work is currently taking place. Right now, in these moments, He is purifying and challenging you. You are being made new! We have the hope of a fresh heart and mind every morning. That means our goals can and should shift and grow along with us! We can intentionally recreate our goals as the new year progresses without losing site of our initial intent.<br />
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<i> </i>If you're coming to a frustrating place due to unmet goals and little headway, check your heart, dive into scripture, and breathe. Sometimes we need a refreshed and a renewed heart and checklist.<br />
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Although these checklists don't define you, they can be spectacular tools for cultivating a rich life, one that is purposeful and filled with promise. Find those crumpled pieces of paper, pray desperately over them, rewrite or throw some goals out, then work. It's a process, pray, write, work, repeat. Sometimes we need to cull through, trim the excess, and recreate our plans in order to get down to the relevant, refreshing change that needs to take place.</div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/229376" target="_blank">Balancing</a> your personal and professional online presence</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">A 12-month guide to <a href="http://store.leadercast.com/intentional-leader/" target="_blank">being an intentional leader</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Attracting the <a href="http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/230413" target="_blank">right kind of twitter audience</a> for you business</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Why you should have <a href="http://www.relevantmagazine.com/life/relationships/why-you-should-have-more-one-significant-other" target="_blank">more than one significant other</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Have you set goals for this new year? <a href="http://www.wearebranch.com/setting-goals-5-steps-to-make-following-through-a-reality/" target="_blank">Here are 5 steps to make following through a reality</a></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">What are some of your favorite links that you've discovered this week? Spill them below!</span></div>
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Happy first Saturday of 2014 y'all! Here's a round up of some of our favorite links of the week.</div>
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<li>Stop chasing the cool kids and <a href="http://www.jasminestarblog.com/index.cfm?postID=1767&networking-why-wont-the-cool-kids-sit-with-me" target="_blank">be your own cool kid</a>.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/236439049161073942/" target="_blank">The little joys of life.</a></li>
<li>Haven't done any goal setting for 2014 yet? Follow <a href="http://laracasey.com/category/goal-setting-2/" target="_blank">this fabulous</a> 5 part series.</li>
<li><a href="http://wummel.github.io/linkchecker/" target="_blank">Check your website</a> & blog for broken links.</li>
<li>Stop thinking you're naked. <a href="http://stuffchristianslike.net/2014/01/02/thinking-youre-naked-2/" target="_blank">You aren't.</a></li>
<li>Templates to follow for <a href="http://www.alexandrafranzen.com/2014/01/02/the-7-emails-that-nobody-wants-to-receive-and-how-to-answer-each-one-with-love/" target="_blank">uncomfortable & hard emails</a>.</li>
<li>Setting <a href="http://www.relevantmagazine.com/life/where-we-go-wrong-new-year%E2%80%99s-resolutions" target="_blank">New Year's Resolutions</a> the right way.</li>
<li>Jesus <a href="http://www.desiringgod.org/blog/posts/jesus-must-increase-a-prayer-for-the-new-year" target="_blank">must increase</a>...</li>
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BAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01584493825466622123noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091655831531335253.post-55239538560633573922014-01-02T11:20:00.000-06:002014-01-02T11:20:22.147-06:002013 Review & 2014 Preview <br />
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We are so grateful for all the support you have given us this past year & we pray you have a blessed 2014! But before we delve into each of our own thoughts, we wanted to show how far we've come in this past year as a magazine. We are officially one year old as of yesterday and have put out four magazines in that year! How crazy is that?!<br />
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We've learned a lot of lessons through putting these four labors of love out...some hard, some fun...but all in all it's fulfilling to see our year of work right up there. We've revamped our logo, changed the Table of Contents page a gazillion times, and stayed up many late nights working on design & editing. Yet, we've done some fun stuff including our first official team photo shoot, flying to see each other a fair amount (though not as much as we'd like!), and building relationships with our interviewees, models, and contributors. But we wouldn't have been able to do all this without YOU reading our magazine...so thank you from the bottom of our hearts for doing so!<br />
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Now onto each of our own thoughts on 2013 + 2014!<br />
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<i>Editor-in-Chief's note: I'm so proud of this girl & who she's become in the past year. A world-traveling photographer, relationship-builder, and intentional writer. She's blasted out a bunch of emails securing contributors for our issues and wrote many beautiful words for our blog. So thankful for her!</i><br />
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<b>Favorite article/spread:</b> <a href="http://amandamarieblog.com/" target="_blank">Amanda Marie Lackey's</a> Interview, love her work, words, and heart! Certainly was a joy having her featured!<br />
<b>Favorite moment of 2013 related to S&S:</b> Our trip to Minneapolis! Having the whole team all together was incredible & oh so fun. Such sweet moments walking downtown, being shot by Gina, having articles flying everywhere & no sleep for the win! Love these girls to the core.<br />
<b>How did 2013 change & teach you?</b> 2013 was a huge year of witnessing God's faithfulness through change. Lots of letting go & trusting, along with a handful of preparation for an upcoming crossroad in 2014. 2013 has taught me to not even begin to try to plan up a future of my own because my thoughts are not His thoughts & His ways are completely worth seeking out, because when we surrender it all He reveals great & unsearchable things. <br />
<b>Favorite book:</b> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-When-Take-Control-Your/dp/0310247454/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388679055&sr=8-1&keywords=boundaries" target="_blank">Boundarie</a>s by Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. John Townsend. A marvelous book to end the year & begin the next with.<br />
<b>Favorite obsession in 2013: </b><a href="http://smartbarrebody.com/" target="_blank">Smart Barre</a>! It is a combination of ballet, yoga, & pilates incorporated into an hour of kick booty class with women of all ages, shapes, and sizes. Not only has the exercise been refreshing, but meeting new people throughout my community has been way super fun. I won't lie though, there is a super amazing coffee shop right next door that keeps me motivated thorough out class… guilty as charged!<br />
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<b>Some goals for 2014 :</b> Trusting, trusting, trusting my Savior. It's a simple goal, but still holds a lot of weight for 2014 & this next season of life for me personally. <br />
<b>Word for 2014:</b> Fearless. <br />
<b>What are you ready for in 2014?</b> Face plants! No but really, my family and I brought in the New Year in CB, Colorado & during our time here I attempted to take up snowboarding. This consisted of "snow face, face snow" we got real acquainted with each other…it was sweet preparation in the weirdest of ways, 2014 has already presented its fair share of crossroads & I would be lying if I said I didn't feel uneasy about it all. We learn by face planting, we learn my tumbling down hills, sometimes we have to break bones, other times the Lord is gracious enough to let it just be a pulled muscle. Regardless, failure & success shape, significance drives. Lots of change & lots of uncertainty, but my soul is at rest in the arms of my Savior. <br />
<b>What are you excited most about Issue 4?</b> I think I most excited to see this year round out as a whole with each seasonal issue complete. This has been such a fun adventure & I am so grateful to have been apart of it all.<br />
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<i>Editor-in-Chief's note: This bam-stinkin' girl has grown SO much in this past year. Nikon to Canon. Portraits to weddings. Starbucks to Caribou (just kidding!! Sorta. She did love Caribou when she was in MN). I know that this next year will only be one of more growth for her! Grateful to have her :)</i><br />
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<b>Favorite article/spread:</b> Like New York City in Issue 2<br />
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<b>Favorite moment of 2013 related to S&S: </b>Our shoot with <a href="http://www.ginazeidler.com/" target="_blank">Gina Zeidler</a>! So much fun! </div>
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<b>How did 2013 change & teach you?</b> I learned so much from photography to relationships to life. I feel like a completely different person than I was one year ago in a good way. Growing into adulthood has proven to be a time of learning lots of life lessons, sometimes the easy way sometimes the hard way. I'm so grateful for this time because I know it will mold and shape me into the person that I am. </div>
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<b>Favorite obsession in 2013:</b> Listening to the <a href="http://allsonsanddaughters.com/" target="_blank">All Sons and Daughters</a> album everyday on the way to work<br />
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<b>Some goals for 2014: </b>Creating a better brand, writing more, building intentional relationships, quiet time.</div>
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<b>Word for 2014:</b> Intentionality. </div>
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<b>What are you ready for in 2014?</b> Bethany's visit (eeeep!), turning 21, and shooting more weddings. </div>
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<b>What are you excited most about Issue 4?</b> Completing our first four seasonal issues; spring, summer, fall, and winter! Such an accomplishment!<br />
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<i>Editor-in-Chief's note: She's trusted God through moving to frigid Minnesota & spurs us all on to more Jesus, better style, and clearer words. I'm so excited for where this next year will take her & the character it will etch into her soul... a place where her trust will be without borders. Beyond thankful for her!!</i><br />
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<b>Favorite article/spread:</b> Pages 6-7 in Issue 3 with a quote from <a href="http://hannahbrencher.com/" target="_blank">Hannah Brencher</a>.</div>
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<b>Favorite moment of 2013 related to S&S:</b> Loved, loved our team, shoot in July with <a href="http://www.ginazeidler.com/" target="_blank">Gina Zeidler</a>! </div>
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<b>How did 2013 change & teach you?</b> Between a move half way across the country and flying everywhere imaginable, I can undoubtedly say this year has been filled with adventure. Serving stellar couples, traveling the world, sharing my story at the <a href="http://makingthingshappen.com/" target="_blank">Making Things Happen</a> conference, and cultivating deep relationships….. 2013 has left it's mark on me and it is a year for the books. My move to Minneapolis was absolutely the hardest change in 2013 but has offered so much growth and independence, and the chance to discover a new city. </div>
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<b>Favorite book: </b>Currently reading and loving <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Power-Starting-Something-Stupid-without-ebook/dp/B00AR2P4FC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388678970&sr=8-1&keywords=the+power+of+starting+something+stupid" target="_blank">The Power of Starting Something Stupid</a> by Richie (and Natalie) Norton<br />
<b>Favorite obsession in 2013: </b>I'm currently loving and diving into product photography.<br />
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<b>Some goals for 2014: </b>More time in scripture, less on social media. Consistent blogging. </div>
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<b>Word for 2014: </b>Assurance and Rest. </div>
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<b>What are you ready for in 2014?</b> I'm ready for more big changes, travel & growth. </div>
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<b>Favorite article/spread: </b>Regretless by Mackenzie Kern in Issue 3<br />
<b>Favorite moment of 2013 related to S&S: </b>The Minneapolis trip, by far. Staying up late talking, dreaming & planning in Kenzie's apartment is one of the highlights of that week.<br />
<b>How did 2013 change & teach you? </b>2013 was a bit of a hard year, but filled with God's goodness throughout. It taught me that even in the foggy, doubt-filled place that God is there & He is working in us even when we don't think He is. It was a season of being still, staying home (quite literally), and of my heart being broken for God to rebuild it.<br />
<b>Favorite book: </b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Icarus-Deception-How-High-Will-ebook/dp/B0090UOLEW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388679948&sr=8-1&keywords=the+icarus+deception" target="_blank">The Icarus Deception</a> by Seth Godin. This book stunned my socks off and it shaped the way I want to do business & life.<br />
<b>Favorite obsession in 2013: </b>Having smoothies every morning!<br />
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<b>Some goals for 2014: </b>Write more, which might become a 500 words a day goal. I feel like writing will be the biggest area of emphasis in 2014 for me...not sure exactly why yet! Vlog every week. Launch a new website/brand. Exploring editorial & fashion photography. Finally get a mkiii :)<br />
<b>Word for 2014: </b>Liberation.<br />
<b>What are you ready for in 2014? </b>Change, action, travels, and living in God's freedom.<br />
<b>What are you excited most about Issue 4? </b>The heart of it...when we decided on what it would be about I was fine with it, of course, but just in the past couple of days God has shown me how ____ was & wasn't in my life. And I'm so excited to write about it :)<br />
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All in all...it's crazy to see how far we've come in a year in these two pictures alone! And we're excited to see where God takes us, grows us, and leads us in 2014. Thank you again for being apart of Shine & Soar Magazine in 2013, we can't wait to continue to build some loveliness in 2014!<br />
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Happy Saturday morning y'all! We're starting a weekly link round up post for you, so you can sit down with a cup of coffee after a stressful week and let your mind be refreshed, inspired, and informed! If you have some links to share with us and others, comment below...we'd love to see them!</div>
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<li><a href="http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/230182" target="_blank">How to create a Twitter account</a> people want to engage with and follow.</li>
<li><a href="https://medium.com/i-m-h-o/3dc264023df5" target="_blank">This post</a> is 110% right on...what we wish we knew when we first started our businesses</li>
<li>Mackenzie and Sarah visited each other last week and <a href="http://www.bethanyaleshire.com/2013/12/choose-to-thrive-not-just-survive.html" target="_blank">their hearts were reminded</a> that living alive is hard, but oh so beautiful.</li>
<li>Take a look at some of <a href="http://sillygrrl.com/2013/12/12/small-business-planning-for-a-brilliant-2014/" target="_blank">these tips on how to plan</a> for your business in 2014.</li>
<li>An <a href="http://hannahbrencher.com/2011/09/21/she-lived-a-breathless-life-a-rare-kind-of-breathless-life/" target="_blank">old goodie</a> from Hannah Brencher.</li>
<li>As these two weeks this weekend is bordering are finals weeks, <a href="http://www.bethanyaleshire.com/2013/12/choose-to-thrive-not-just-survive.html" target="_blank">are you choosing to thrive in this season, or just survive it</a>?</li>
<li>God will fulfill <a href="http://www.desiringgod.org/blog/posts/god-will-fulfill-his-purpose-for-you" target="_blank">His purposes for you</a>.</li>
<li>Regardless of if you like Beyonce or not, her new album <a href="http://www.slate.com/blogs/moneybox/2013/12/13/beyonc_secret_album_is_marketing_genius_this_is_how_you_get_people_to_pay.html" target="_blank">was a huge marketing success</a> and was a piece of art because it pushed conventional boundaries.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.natureknows.org/2013/11/amazing-macro-photography-of-individual.html" target="_blank">A reminder</a> of how much God cares...He designs the smallest things so intricately.</li>
<li>Look at this gorgeousness...<a href="http://www.gooddesignmakesmehappy.com/2013/12/project-love-typographic-gift-wrap.html" target="_blank">typographic gift wrap</a>!</li>
<li><a href="http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2013/12/eight-email-failures-and-questions-for-those-that-want-to-do-better.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2Fsethsmainblog+%28Seth%27s+Blog%29" target="_blank">Eight things to think about</a> how you do email.</li>
<li>You'll always have <a href="http://allisonvesterfelt.com/dont-wait-to-dream/" target="_blank">excuses to not do what you've dreamt of doing</a>....do it now.</li>
<li>Sometimes <a href="http://www.alexbeadonphotography.com/blog/2013/11/07/why-im-breaking-up-with-photography/" target="_blank">your passions change</a>...and you have to be okay with that.</li>
<li>Need to cut down the emails in your inbox? Enter <a href="http://unroll.me/">Unroll.me</a>.</li>
<li>And some <a href="http://distractify.com/people/westjet-christmas-miracle/" target="_blank">good Christmas spirit</a> to make you smile (or cry).</li>
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Our hearts are skipping a beat over the fact that the "Issue Three | Fall Edition" has finally graced the presence of our online followers! This season has been a challenging one to say the least & this issues happening are completely by the grace of God. A huge thank you to all our incredible contributors, your words, images, prayers, and hearts make this magazine come to life and we are so grateful for you. </div>
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Sarah Delanie http://www.blogger.com/profile/03044893756332289541noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091655831531335253.post-5359990781683649992013-11-18T16:27:00.000-06:002013-12-14T09:54:21.435-06:00Issue Three : Fall Edition // 11.18.13 Update The Shine & Soar Magazine "Issue Three : Fall Edition" files have sadly been corrupted due to technical difficulties, the Shine & Soar Team is diligently working away to rebuild this issue as soon as possible. We are so very sorry for the delay! Our NEW LAUNCH DATE is November 22nd. We covet your prayers as we undertake this new challenge, but we are so grateful that Jesus is good all the time and that we our promised rest in His presence! Help us spread the word and change your Facebook cover photo with us!<br />
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Life is just plain tough sometimes. You want to curl up in a ball and wish it all away, for it all to stop, for just a moment. But it doesn't. It keeps on <strike>chugging</strike> sprinting along.<br />
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As you can probably guess, this has been the story of the entire Shine & Soar team this semester. We've have been trying to balance a load of classes, midterms, daily devos, online exams, SATs, personal trials, clients, weddings to shoot, jobs, family, and traveling for our businesses. Oh and running a magazine ;) It has been a season full of growth and tears, but we know that this is where we're planted for now and we need to use it wisely.<br />
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I've been clinging on to this verse in this season, knowing that it's not just talking about the bad things that happen to us (e.g. house burning down, losing a friend, parents divorcing, etc.) but the everyday hard things. Working hard for hours on a school project. Staying up late to deliver photos to clients early. Saying no to sweets. Getting outside and running a mile or two. Things we CHOOSE to endure through. Why? Because it grows us, it builds our character. I'm excited to see all the ways I've grown and worked over the semester, but right now it's outright agonizing.<br />
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So with that, <b>The Fall Edition | Issue 3</b> is coming in a few weeks. It will be shorter than our previous issues, but the writers who are in this issue have amazing hearts and voices that I have no doubt are going to encourage you so much, it won't matter.<br />
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If you are also going through one of your most stressful and busy seasons in life, keep clinging to Jesus, keep clinging to Jesus, and keep your nose to the grind.<br />
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Happy Friday Friends! I am so very excited to introduce you to these two beauties, Abby & Libi, the heart and hands behind Bricolage Events! These two have such a creative and servant heart, they radiate with His love & it pours out over those whom they surround themselves with. Their genuine smiles, their calm presence, and their joyful personalities are hard to quickly dismiss. I know these girls are going to bless the clients they encounter and I am so honored to have them featured on the blog! </div>
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"As our hearts are aligned with Jesus our fears shrink to extinct & His power, purpose, & light radiates into our lives." <br />
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Abby // Hi! I'm Abby, a 17 year old juggling her senior year of high school, a nanny job, and the wonderful work that comes with being the second half of Bricolaged Events! I love playing piano and ukulele, baking sweets, beautiful quotes, reading, and a glass of southern, sweet iced tea anytime. Ever since I moved to Fort Worth Texas, away from all my friends and the only place I had ever called home, the Lord has really been teaching me what it means to truly trust Him. The Lord taught, and is teaching me, to be dependent on Him, and Him alone. Through that hard transition in life, God gave me a friend. From an outsider's point of view it, would be almost unexplainable how we became friends, due to the vastly different personalities Libi and I have, but God had a bigger and better plan than any we could have imagined. This amazing call to entrepreneurship is such a whirlwind of excitement, and I'm trying to enjoy it all, every bit of it as it whips by. As I walk with the Lord, I am also blessed to take this journey through the realm of entrepreneurship with my dear friend Libi . </div>
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Libi // Hullo, my name is Liberty Vrazo and I am one half of Bricolaged events. I am eighteen and I've always been a crafter, an artist, a creator. I don't know how to look at something and not immediately think of how I could make it myself. I love craft blogs, craft stores (Which I often get lost in), coffee and tea, reading, and playing the ukulele.This business and blog is the culmination of everything that I can do well and really love to do and It's such a gift that I can pursue a career in something that gives me so much joy (and with my best friend too!). God is so very good to me and I really hope that this business will always be a testimony of that. I have learned so much in such a short space of time and feel so blessed and joy-filled to be able to do this with my best friend, Abby. She's so smart and talented and we've grown so much together during this process. I can see God working in both of our lives through each other and I look forward to many years of friendship, entrepreneurship, and the sanctification that is sure to occur during the process.</div>
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"I love light because it means hope. When the sun rises in the morning, it banishes the darkness of night. When the sun sets in the evening, it leaves us with a sunset, a promise to return again tomorrow. Light is also the first thing that God created when He began forming the earth. It gives life. That is why I love light." // Image courtesy of Emily Boyd<br />
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Sarah Delanie http://www.blogger.com/profile/03044893756332289541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091655831531335253.post-7924814859941263332013-10-07T08:00:00.000-05:002013-10-07T08:00:07.767-05:00Be Poured Out<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If I can be of help to you in any way shape or form, or if you need to talk to someone, my email inbox is always open. <a href="mailto:bethany@bethanyaleshire.com" target="_blank">Shoot me an email :)</a></div>
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Sarah Delanie http://www.blogger.com/profile/03044893756332289541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091655831531335253.post-58350871946646939602013-09-30T10:17:00.000-05:002013-09-30T10:17:12.693-05:00Fall Issue 3 // Model Search <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Cover shoot model search for Fall Issue 3 has now begun! Camp fires, french press, knit socks, and sweet fellowship are sure to accompany this fun evening. We are looking to execute an "editorial <a href="http://www.freepeople.com/">Free People</a>" feel to this shoot, so think layers & textures! Sound like something your interested in & think you'd be a perfect fit? Shoot us an email with your headshot & a 100 word bio for a chance to be chosen! There will be a small fee of 20.00 which will include your state park entry fee, professional headshots, and a feature in the Shine & Soar Magazine Fall Issue 3! You will not want to miss out, share this with your friends & join us, we can't wait to hear from you!</div>
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Sarah Delanie http://www.blogger.com/profile/03044893756332289541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091655831531335253.post-33214051827955476922013-09-20T13:56:00.000-05:002013-09-20T14:13:07.787-05:00Shine & Soar // The Instagram <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Sarah Delanie http://www.blogger.com/profile/03044893756332289541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091655831531335253.post-70597049515234707002013-09-18T08:25:00.001-05:002013-09-18T19:32:33.080-05:00"All's Not Spoken" // NEW single by Kayte Grace <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Some of you may remember this beautiful girl from the launch of the <i>Summer Edition // Issue 2</i> & we are more than excited to be apart of announcing Kayte Grace's latest single & music video "All's Not Spoken!" We L O V E this new single & cannot stop listening to it, take a moment to listen & watch this new single, along with taking a peak into what Kayte's proceeds support! Kayte, we adore you, are proud of you, and oh so very honored to be apart of your journey! <br />
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"Just four years after first picking up a guitar, Kayte Grace has been featured not only by <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/22/AR2010122203597.html">The Washington Post</a> (who called her "impressive and "a talented musician") and YouTube, but also by <a href="http://wagtaugustaga.ramp.com/v/41147557/kayte-grace-visits-augusta.htm">NBC</a> and <a href="http://www2.wjbf.com/news/2010/oct/03/childrens-week-family-festival-ar-913205/">ABC</a> in Georgia, <a href="http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2010/02/09/student-musician-s-original-work-defies-genre-categorization">Columbia Spectator</a>, <a href="http://chronicle.augusta.com/things-do/applause/2010-09-29/grace-tells-kids-pursue-dreams">The Augusta Chronicle</a>, Ivy League Christian Observer and <a href="http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/afterhours/music/local-listens-kayte-grace.php">Washingtonian Magazine</a>. Kayte has 660,000+ views on her YouTube videos, has released 3 albums and two singles and has songs playing on over 130 college & independent radio stations. She's organized, booked and self-promoted 3 national tours, including the 20 city, 22 show "Written On" tour, where she shared the stage in Nashville with her legendary cousins Victor Wooten and Roy "Futureman" Wooten. She's played nearly 200 shows in 19 states, including a performance during SXSW at Red Gorilla Music Fest (Austin, TX), opening for Gabe Dixon & The Voice's Lelia Broussard and performing in NYC venues like The Studio at Webster Hall and The Bitter End. Her songs have been featured in two independent films. And as a Screen Actors Guild member, Kayte has acted professionally for over fifteen years, landing roles in national commercials and in television shows like Law & Order: SVU, HBO’s The Wire, and Gossip Girl."<br />
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The single, "All's Not Spoken" is the first track to be released from my forthcoming, IndieGoGo funded, 5 EP, 22 song "Set Fire to Separate Lives" project - a concept project that'll use the EPs as chapters of a larger love story.<br />
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"All's Not Spoken" is available for download (pay what you'd like!) at: <a href="https://kaytegrace.bandcamp.com/track/alls-not-spoken-single">https://kaytegrace.bandcamp.com/track/alls-not-spoken-single</a> <br />
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50% of the download proceeds will go to two organizations I'm passionate about: the New York City Urban Project, which fights human trafficking, feeds the homeless and mentors and tutors NYC youth, and Sasha Bruce Youthwork, which provides safe homes and opportunities for homeless and neglected youth in Washington, DC. <br />
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One more interesting angle: the video was made possible because filming and editing it was actually a case study, created by a friend of mine from church, the CEO of Light Iron, Michael Cioni. He used the video to demonstrate what could be in the future of film making, using tools and techniques that are brand new. He posted a (fascinating and quite technical) behind the scenes video here: <a href="http://vimeo.com/73797466">http://vimeo.com/73797466</a><br />
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The creative industry has so rapidly evolved over the past few years that sometimes we feel our rate of learning or growth should continue at the same speed. It's so easy to compare skill levels to those close to you in your industry. The truth is, we don't all learn and grow at the same rate, and <i>beginning something new does not make you an expert</i>. Don't let comparison steal the joy out of new adventures. I have been guilty of this lately as I've been toying with the idea of shooting more editorial work... I so easily fall into the trap of comparison or doubt. What we need to remember is that with new beginnings come fresh eyes to see new concepts and an excited, motivated heart. So, begin anywhere and know that you're not the only one growing.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10811052175241264217noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091655831531335253.post-16283977803787158732013-09-13T13:54:00.001-05:002013-09-13T13:54:36.611-05:00Vlog Three // Diligence Vlog three, Sarah and Ciera share their hearts on the topic of diligence, what areas in your life are you most diligent in and how are you diligent in them? What areas in your life are you not diligent in and how do you plan on becoming diligent in them? Share your heart trails & triumphs with us as we pursue diligence in our everyday lives!<br />
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