The New Moon Wish
They say the New Moon is the best time to make a wish and set your intentions for the coming month.
One day I made a wish, and it came true in a way I could never imagine.
Another corporate week was coming to its end. I have been quite exhausted and tired of constant hopes and ambitions for a brilliant career. Not that I hated my job, but I was not getting the satisfaction I used to have.
So, I was sitting in my car, ready for the weekend at the beach. Trips usually inspire me, and I return home a different person. This time was no exception. While my husband and I took turns driving, I had time to focus on what was important for me. I was aware of the New Moon that day, and I had plenty of time to focus on my wish. Surprisingly for myself I did not have any career-related goals that day. I wanted to photograph. As always, I had my camera with me, but this was the first time I thought about it seriously. I wanted to find my first client. I wanted to be a professional photographer. Having everything straight in my head, I did not think too much about obstacles. I did not have any experience, I was driving to a state I had never visited before, and of course I could not find clients at the beach…
Finally, we arrive to the beach. It is rainy and cloudy. Not the best day for the beach, photography, and first clients. I have my camera with me, and I am inspired by the ocean. The air is humid, and the clouds is very low. The wind whispers hope and joy. The rain stops, and I see a group of beautiful ladies dancing right in the middle of the beach. They have colorful costumes that stand out against the gray ocean background.
I grab my camera and begin taking photos of them, hoping they will not notice me. Suddenly one of the ladies from the group approaches me. I am ready to apologize and delete all the pictures I just took. She comes closer and says, “We do not mind you taking pictures of us, but... can we ask you to send the pictures to us? We would like to show them in our church with the video we are filming now.”
Relief. I come closer and start working. I experience my first-time euphoria from what I am doing. I am doing it for people, not only for my pleasure and inspiration. Someone wants my work, my art, my Photography.
Keep making wishes and watching for the New Moon.
