The Negatives
As a photographer, I am accustomed to taking tons of pictures in a setting. Since cameras have changed so much since I started photography I no longer have to be super selective about my images. With the film cameras, I only had a limited amount of shots, therefore I was so thoughtful when pressing the shutter. Thanks to the digital age I can take a million pictures without thinking about the composition, but now my drives fill up so fast.
In all transparency, it’s hard to admit that I am a photo hoarder. I want to keep all of the “negative” images just in case. In case what? I have no clue. This habit is causing me money, time, and SPACE for new memories to be captured. I’ve realized this hoarding doesn’t stop at photos, it trickles into other aspects of my life. The negative seasons of being in a physically abusive relationship, being a single mother struggling to hide my abuse, being disrespectful, rebellious, and ashamed. Some of these seasons are from over 15 years ago, yet they have a tendency to pop up. There is a time for everything and now more than ever I feel like it’s time to release the emotional negatives in my life. I’m always open to sharing my various testimonies, but it doesn’t mean I have to dwell on them. They are DONE!
I’m sharing my personal journey in hopes it highlights some seasons, thoughts, people, and feelings that are taking up precious space in your life.
Praying for you to release the “negatives” this week!
-Briana Ariel
