"It" is gone. How does one find it again?

[dave lackey]

Lots of good advice on this thread.

I was only 8 days in the hospital this summer, and I definitely nearly lost it—there was only vapor to cling to. I may not know just what it is, but I missed it when it was gone—something like an amnesia from a concussion. My it came back with walking and learning to be nicer to myself. And trying to live in the moment.

Walk regularly, maybe several times a day, without overdoing. Walking is powerful.

Nap if you are tired.

I just finished my third month of chemo and I have three to go. Trying to live in the moment is essential.

You will be stronger and better.

Thank you, JMCD. Just sent you a PM.🙂

 

[taskoni]

Hey Dave!
So happy to hear Linda and you are back home!

Many advises above how to bring the "it" back, but no one seems to put down in words the advise that always works - GAS treatment!

Just get camera or lens you've being longing for and here you go - you're back in the game 😀

It must work, I see how happy my wife is after every shopping therapy she pt herself thru!

Lots of love to you both from T-Unit!

P.S.
Really nice door shot!!!

 

[gb hill]

That was no Vampire Dave, but I see it as an angel of mercy & sustainer of your wife's precious life. Vampires are the enemy of our mortal souls & are masters at sucking away our life, robbing us of the joy that was desired for us. Remember the photo you made Dave of your neighbor several months ago? I think he had cancer, but what I remember is the peace that showed on his face & how you spoke of the peace he had in his spirit because of his relationship with Christ. It's not an "it" Dave you need right now, it's a Him. As your wife was pierced by that angel of mercy, remember Christ was pierced for us. That door you took a photo of is a good picture of what Jesus said in Rev. 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door & knock. Let him in & take control Dave & give you the much needed rest that you both need in your spirits.🙂

Take comfort Dave that many here at RFF have you guys in our prayers & thoughts, but you already know that.😉

 

[Paulbe]

Nice response, Greg, thanks for posting.
Good advice!
Paul

 

[peterm1]

Firstly, have you checked under the bed or behind the couch? 🙄

Seriously I have had this problem from time to time - maybe not so seriously but I have had it none the less. And I reckon anyone engaged in a creative pursuit has had the same. Heard of writer's block - same same! For most people it comes and goes. Sometimes the creative muse is there, sometimes it is not. Here is what I try to do - put myself in a different more stimulating environment and try that. Or try examining the work of some of the creative greats. Then try to emulate it. Eventually it will help.

http://intrepid-llc.com/creativity/finding-your-creative-muse/

And if that does not work - then try to put the issue on the back burner and stop obsessing for a while. (I do not know if you are obsessing but I am sure I would be). When I am trying to solve a problem and get blocked I try to forget about it and literally sleep on it. Thats when my subconscious kicks in and help solve the problem. Good luck.

 

[zwarte_kat]

Just want to wish you well, seems you have been through a lot.

In terms of photography, if you really worry about an "it", why don't you record your struggles on photographs? I found the door shot very touching, especially knowing there is such a heavy back story.

Like every day in your life, you are not the same person anymore as the day before it. But because of recent events this has been extremely magnified, and you changed a lot over a short period of time. There could be other things on your mind now, even with regards to photography. Shooting even small details of your struggles today can turn into very emotional photographs, which might mean a lot to you (and others) in the future.

Maybe "it" has changed, and has become something that is difficult to face, maybe it is much closer to you now and much more serious and scary. But I think it is good if you can face "it", through photography or in any other way you feel like.

Hope it makes sense, in the end, what do I know?

 

[koven]

Do some thinking about what "it" is for you. I think once you find that out youll never lose it.

 

[paulfish4570]

hallelujah, greg ..

 

[paulfish4570]

wrenching photo, dave ...

 

[Roger Hicks]

Do some thinking about what "it" is for you. I think once you find that out youll never lose it.

Though equally there may be times when you don't give a damn about it -- and indeed, when you shouldn't give a damn. Ecclesiastes, Chapter 3.

Cheers,

R.

 

[jsrockit]

Dave: I think one of the downsides to internet photo forums is that they create an overemphasis of the importance of photography to our total lives. We read about people who embark on those "photo a day" type projects and worry about becoming a slacker.

I find the desire to photograph comes and goes just like everything else in life. We must go with the flow of what our subconscious tells us.

So if you don't feel like photographing, don't do it. And don't sweat it. When one steps back and broadly analyzes the overall, photography is not one of our top priorities in life.

I can't say it any better than this so... I won't. Dave, I hope things get better for you and your family soon. Hang in there.

 

[koven]

Though equally there may be times when you don't give a damn about it -- and indeed, when you shouldn't give a damn. Ecclesiastes, Chapter 3.

Cheers,

R.

I like that!

 

[zauhar]

Dave, seeing the photo you posted and the accompanying text, I don't see how you have lost "it". I think you are too tired and depressed at this point to appreciate your own creativity.

Do your best to rest and recover - "it" is sitting inside you.

Randy

 

[robert blu]

Dear Dave, I think you have been and still are in a very tough experience. You need to recover your energy, mentally and physically. Walking helps, with or without a camera, it does not really matters. Maybe you'll only take a photo in a week, in ten days or in a month. It's not the number of photo important. Important is the time you take for yourself, and Linda for sure will benefit of it. And one day you'll look back at that single picture you took and you'll notice it had not gone: just changing, as we all change specially in difficult times. Forza, be strong and relax. All the best to you and Linda,
con amicizia robert