How do you think about LUCK?

I used to think, LUCK is something just happens - I have no control.

Today I realized: LUCK depends on YOU!

This golden pillow with it's reflections inspired to pull out my camera.

DESIRE: I wanted to take a creative photo which will make me happy
PLANNING: Where I can take a photo now in my house?
OPPORTUNITY: I found a good location with perfect light conditions
ACTION: I throw the dice many many times
PATIENCE: It took me many attempts to get the right shot

ALL those things made LUCK happen!

You have to desire, plan, find an opportunity, take action and be patient.
AND
LUCK will come to YOU!

GOOD LUCK!

You can have anything you want.

You can have more and more of anything you want.
But there is one thing you can't have more of: TIME.

This picture was taken a long time ago.
In the beginning of my journey as a photographer.

Wow, time moves very fast. We don't notice, maybe because we don't want to think about our limitations?

I want to make myself aware that my time is less each day.
It sounds sad, but it will force me to be aware not to waste time.

And use it the best way possible, the most valuable, irreplaceable thing called TIME.

We all have them. Some more some less.

We protect ourselves from being hurt.
We hide our weakness, hide our fears. We hide our feelings.
BUT WE ALL have weakness, fears and feelings. WE ALL DO!
I noticed if I put down my walls, the other person is putting their walls down as well.
And that is beautiful.
We are strong by being vulnerable by choice.
Of course, it can happen that we get hurt.
But pain is only temporarily. And it is worth it.
Because walls keep away not only the bad things but also keep away the good things.

Lower your walls and people around you will do the same.
And that is beautiful!

"Every photograph someone takes is also a type of self-portrait reflecting them, because each contains information about the person who made it. Its visual contents metaphorically represent what was important enough to the photographer's eyes at that moment that they chose to freeze it permanently. Even though they may well not be in that picture themselves, every step of choosing where, when, who, how, and why to take any photograph says as much about its creator as it does about the subject matter being recorded on film."

First leaves are falling from the trees.
Down they go, the hot degrees.
Summer is slowly walking away.
But the memories stay.
It was a fantastic time.
I'm done with the rhyme.

Thank you very much sun!
See you soon for more fun!

"I am too old. It's too late"
Many people say that!

If you believe that, ok. Keep everything as it is. Everything is ok in your life? Then keep on believing it.
BUT
If you need some motivation! Be open to the story of "Ray Croc".
He was a sales man most of his life. Average, not very successful.
Until the age of 62, where he met two brothers of a family owned restaurant.
He saw a lot of potential in that business. Roc helped to improve the restaurant with his ideas.
The restaurant got more successful day by day!
Roc wanted to expand and be bigger. But the brothers weren't so enthusiastic about progress.
So Roc Croc went his own way and became the founder of the multibillion company Mc Donald's!

He started to build one of the biggest empires with 62! With almost no money.

Inspirational.
It's never too late.

There is also a movie about his story.
If you really interested to improve your life, you will find the name of the movie.
And in the end of the movie, he tells his secret. It's one word.​

We all experience it in our personal and business life. Feels bad, right?

It doesn't need to feel bad! IF you change your perception.

When I was living in Los Angeles to study acting, I walked everyday to my school.
On the way there were always homeless people asking me for money.
In the US you can pay everywhere with your card, so I didn't take any cash with me.
When they asked me - I offered them one of my fruits: a banana. Many times.
They said: "NO!" all the time. Some even looked at me angry.
What's wrong with my banana?
Nothing!
A banana is notorious (vitamins & minerals) and makes happy (Tryptophan).
Look at the monkeys how happpy they are!
Should I feel bad if a hungry and unhappy man doesn't want a soloution?
No way!
It's the same with other things in life where we experience rejection.
Should we feel bad?
No!
We all have something to offer.
If many don't want your banana, someone will!
Sometimes a homeless accepted the banana with gratiude.
And even if NOBODY wants your banana: Then just enjoy it all by yourself.
If your business idea requieres to distribute bananas, then go where bananas are needed and appreciated.
And if you can't go there, then you have to adapt and give away beer.
Either case, don't feel bad about rejection.
It's not personal.
The rejection says more about the one who rejects, than the one who is rejected.

Bon Appetit!

When I used to live in Europe, I did not like it so much.

Because there is more rain and grey than sun and blue skies.
Living away in countries with a lot of sun and little rain:
NOW I love the rain.

The rain never changed, but I did.

"We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are."

Let it all out!

Life is not easy, for non of us.
Even if we can face difficulties with a smile - some negativity comes in our system.
Today I was walking with my dad in nature.
We were talking about one of my projects.
I released all my negative emotions.
It feels great! People usually have problems expressing their anger or happiness.
But you should try it! Not just talking about something.
Really expressing how you feel.
Afterwards, you are fresh and positive again.
And maybe you find solutions for the problems, like I did.

LET IT ALL OUT!

With a friend or even alone in a car (with loud music) or in a forest.

We all have superpowers!
Do you know those moments, where you FEEL that someone is looking at you?
AND
Then you turn and it's true! You see that a person was looking at you intensly.

I saw that woman deep in though writing in her notebook.
She could not see me. The distance was more than 10 meters.
She could not hear me. She was listening to music.
BUT
She looked up and directly in my direction.
I was very focused on her.
She felt it!

It's fascinating. There is so much happening around us.
We have to be open and look for it!
With my camera I am more open to those things.
It's intense when you walk around for hours looking for good photo opportunities.

REALTY IS INTENSE!

Hands are fascinating!

Everything you see (except nature) is made by hands!
You can do good or bad things with your hand.
The decision is made in your brain/mind.
But the hand follows your decision.
It's crazy. All is connected to the hands.
Signing a contract, getting known to someone (shaking hands), writing "I love you".
The hand is the greatest tool!
In the past, now and in the future.
If you are touched by a hand it can feel good.
OR.
It can feel bad, if the owner of the hand has the intention to hurt you.
You can write someone a compliment or put someone down.

It's in your hands.

​Right now there is a lunar eclipse happening in Europe.
It's exciting. What a feeling! So strange.
BUT.
For pictures: boring.
The next day you see all over the internet a photo of a red moon.
They look all the same, mostly.
So.. I made my own version of the eclipse.

After finishing editing the photo I looked at it and thought:

"What quote can I find - which fits to the picture?"
No quote today. One thought came up:
IF water can be (and look) so amazing,
Then we can be (and look) even more amazing!

But we forgot how amazing each one of us is.
Being a human, having emotions and being creative. This is crazy!

WE are amazing!

Not necessary to be modest.

WE are amazing!

Do you see the face in the picture?
Life is smiling at you!

Today I realized, everything we have in life (and life itself) is like a bubble.
Can it be, if we are aware of that fact - we start appreciating things and people more?
I want to fully enjoy the bubbles before they burst!​

HOW?

Every time I go out with my camera, I am very aware of my surroundings.
It's intense how strong I am in the moment while looking for motives.
Most people in the city are either on their phone or smoking.
What caught my attention recently: How loving mothers are with their kids. WOW.
So much love. It got me thinking. Kids experience unconditional love.
The mum loves her kid without conditions. This is real love.
That is what is lacking in this world and one big reason relationships fall apart.
In general it is "love" with conditions. I wouldn't even call it love.
I call it "I love how you make me feel". "If I don't get this feeling, I withdraw my "love" to you."
This is not love, this is a game, manipulation.
I know it is hard to love, even though the other person maybe is difficult or causes you pain. It is hard.
That's why I admire mothers: they love unconditionally and would give their life for their kid.
Big respect and thank you, to all the mothers in the world!
You are the source of unconditional love and we all can learn from you.

"Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity."

Ingredients making this photo:
Preparation: charged batteries, time & belief that I will take useful photos.
Patience: staying with an object, looking at it from different angles & waiting for something to happen.
Luck: the perfect model (without hair) came into the frame.
Photography taught me much about life.
With preparation, patience and believing in success, I can get where I want to be.
Also LUCK plays often a part.
But for luck to come to you - you need to prepare, create a way and leave the door open!​

Those little sparrows are very afraid.

As soon somebody comes closer, they fly away.
Imagine you have to eat while fearing for your life.
But they keep coming back again and again.

WHY?

Because the desire to eat is bigger than the feeling of fear.
That applies also to humans!
The feeling of fear will never go away.
No logic, no knowledge can fight that feeling.
Only one thing can overcome fear: DESIRE.

If you desire something really bad, no feeling of fear will stop you.
When you next time face fear:
Know what you desire, know that NOW is the opportunity & have strong images in your mind of what you can & will get.

With those images and thoughts, fear won't stop you!

Which pilot is flying your plane?

The pilot of FEAR or the pilot of DESIRE?