What Would You Do, If You Weren't Afraid?

What would you do, if you weren't afraid?

It's such a loaded question...

I saw this on Tumblr early this morning and it has stuck with me. I've been thinking about it all day and I still don't have my perfect answer...

But, hey... Life is not about perfection right? And not having my perfect answer but still putting this out into the world is actually frightening to me so I guess it kind of goes with the whole theme here.

So... what would I do if I was not afraid?

The simplest answer is what wouldn't I do if I was not afraid? I would do everything to be honest. I would not fear the consequences and I would throw caution to the wind and I would do everything.

I would sing loud and often and always. I would write music and play the guitar and send in demos and make music videos and post them on YouTube. I would play shows and I would be the musician I wish I could be.

I would travel the world, on my own or with friends. I would visit all the places I've read about or seen pictures of or watched movies about. I would go somewhere I don't speak the language and I would meet people and make new friends. It would be epic and it would be amazing and the stories I would have... I can't even imagine.

I would move to a new city or state... *cough cough* Portland, Oregon *cough*. And it would be amazing. New suroundings, new people, new adventures!

I would post take more photos and I would share my photography without fear of judgement.

I would tell the people I love that I love them. All of the people I love. Not just the ones I'm comfortable telling. I would tell everyone that's important to me how important they are to me. I would tell everyone that I love just how much and why I love them.

I would share more things about myself. Things that people might think are weird and could judge me for. I would share without fear of judgement or ridicule... Just thinking about this makes me equal parts itchy and happy... I don't think that will make sense to most people, but there you go.

I would live without fear of consequence. I don't mean that I would do things that had dire or destructive consequences, living without fear is not the same as living without conscience. I would still live within my beliefs and morales. I would not do anything I could not live with and I would not do anything that was damaging or harmful to another person... even someone who I didn't really like very much...

Fear is kind of a bitch.

- E

Do What You Love!

I don't think I say this often enough but I have really amazing and inspiring friends. I have friends that unabashedly love the things they love. I have friends that are geeks and proud. I have friends that are not geeks and are proud of that. I have friends who are sports nuts and friends who are book freaks. And I love it. I just love it.

So today I want to share with you some of the things my amazing friends are doing.

Let's start with Jason. He has a website and has started blogging again. I can't tell you how excited I am about this. Jason's blog used to be one of my favorite things to read back in the day (back in the Myspace Days... yep... it was forever ago...) Anywho he's started a new one and it's phenomenal! You should probably check it out.

Fluxtaposed

Next I'll move to Lucas. Now I've plugged Lucas' site before. He has started a production company with his business partner. First of all I'm so proud of Luke for pursuing something he's passionate about, it's unbelievable inspring.

True Myth Media

New to the blogging world with brand new blog pages are Jess and Dannette. Dannette and I worked together to set her page up and I'm looking forward to reading some great things about her teaching adventures. Jess posted her first post the other night and I can already tell I'm going to love it. Jess has a unique perspective on everything and oh yes, she can tell a story!!

Jess - And P.S.

Dannette - This Super Life

Amanda! Oh Amanda. She has one of the most unique outlooks on life and her passion for her art is insane. I am forever inspired by her. She recently created a website that you should absolutely check out... like now!

Amanda's Site

On the subject of photography Chris! My good friend and former roommate Kendra married Chris last year (the wedding was adorable) and recently I have had the pleasure of being his student while learning the fine art of photography. Chris' pictures are absolutely stunning! I bet you can guess what I'm going to say next, eh? YES!! Check it out!
Chris Vanderlip Fine Art Photography

Okay I could probably go on and on and on with more and more people who do amazing things, but for now it's sleepy time.

Much love

E

OMG! This is my 30th post. YAY! Good times. Thanks for reading :)