Spontaneous Sessions with SunnyyNat
Hellooooo Fraaaaands!! Grand Monday Morning!
i trust you all are Receiving this day Well & Easing into Your Flow. here i am, comin’ at chuuu with another funnNnNnn story.
before i begin, i am not sure if any of you have serious technical (emotional) issues when it comes to drafting long paragraphs/ essays/ blogs. this is my third time drafting this post!!! okayy… both times before this one, i lost my progress halfway through. first time was by accidentally typing a delete shortcut SOMEHOW and couldn’t undo it back. the second, i was drafting from my phone straight to the Squarespace app, saving the draft every single time to make sure it was saved on my website page. tell me why… i switched to draft it on my computer, and the post i created was gone… completely. i was like…… WHAT, IN THE ENTIRE.. FUCK?!.
i know it was an opportunity for me to become aware of several things all at once: one of them, being the fact that i didn’t listen to my body the first time i started drafting; i knew i should have went to bed and i chose not to so that i could get ahead on my tasks instead. big mistake. never prioritize work over Self-Care & Rest. another thing, was that i had to analyze: why i want to do the things i want to do; recognize what my Intentions are when it comes to doing something. i feared i could’ve been anxiously rushing to draft this blog for Validation & Acceptance but, i Realized was mostly doing it just to find something for me to do; working on things just to make myself feel Valuable & Purposeful. the Universe wanted me to Recognize certain obstacles before i start making decisions to be too busy to Rest, too tired to Journal or too distracted to Meditate. God wants me to make sure i know where my priorities lie & where i could be dedicating more of my Time & Energy; into nurturing Self, so that i am able to handle these different obstacles that come with this kind of work. editing, drafting, working with technology, requires a lot of Patience & Trial and Error. just because we are used to technology making things faster and more convenient for us does not mean it will ALWAYS be faster or more convenient. We, as Humans, get used to Instant Gratification becoming apart of our everyday experience. it’s actually nice to be reminded that not everything will go the way i expect it to; not everything will work out in the timing that i’m hoping and planning for. Life is about the Journey. not the Destination, or the Accomplishments, or the many Tasks i rush to get crossed off of my list. that’s not Living, at all. i say all this to say, i thank the Universe for the many Lessons and Revelations; for the Grace, and the Infinite Opportunities for Growth & Realizations. i also say this to say, Google Doc EVERYTHING, since every word that is typed is saved automatically. Another valuable Lesson.
now, on with the story after that lengthy tangent.
one of my favoriteeeest, things to do when it comes to photography, is challenging myself with something new; whether that’s a new subject, a new style of editing, framing, or even better, shooting at an unusual location. i’m always searching for unique backgrounds and environments to experiment with. it’s the best thing coming up with something cool on the spot and feeling so much inspiration just by thinking outside of the box!
a couple weeks ago, i was given the opportunity to journey along with my friend (& roomie!) Sunny, on one of her catering gigs in town. Sunny owns and operates her own Plant Based Meal Prep + Catering Business in which she creates the most Flavorful, High Vibrational and Intentional vegan recipes i’ve ever come into contact with. this was the perfect opportunity for me to get some food photography practice in, and Sunny stayed up all night preparing these fresh, just in time for the event. captured here is Sunny’s famous Creamy Cajun pasta with Fried Cauliflower “Wings” and some delicious, nutritious, Plantain Eggrolls. not only does this food taste as good as it looks, it smells even better. i can smell it now just looking at it! Literally…. A-MAZING ya’ll. No joke.
after the quick snapshots at home, we head over to the event location to drop off the order. i got a few more shots in as she was dishing, and i even got a quick video! [check eeeet belowww] we drop off the order & everything is (vegan) gravy. Sunny was kind enough to allow me to grab a couple more shots of her before We got back in the car to head home for the day, and i ended up doing a few test shots; the Sun was really bright & high in the sky during this time; it was pretty difficult shooting without any shade. i take a glance around the entire parking lot to see if we can find a decent corner to shoot in. there wasn’t any place worth a shot, until, my eyes locked in on a section of the major department store in the same shopping center as the venue: the Garden Center at Lowe’s Home Improvement Store. it was so perfect & well enough to at least attempt to get a few shots in.
once our Spontaneous Session began, i felt the Inspiration bubbling inside. i tested a couple different angles & tried out changes in lighting. i directed Sunny in and out of the trees as we traveled throughout the Garden. this Process is my obsession; i Love impromptu shoots in the most strange and random places. truly keeps things versatile and interesting. as much as i don’t wanna admit it, i Love unplanned scenarios. the Universe stay trying to keep Us on Our toes & things happening unexpectedly, allows Us to Find Flow, Adjust, Flex, Stretch & Test our Limits.
“Bees flew a little too close, and Hummingbirds danced and sped through the air above us as Sunny ducks behind the leaves. her laugh, is felt by the trees & the Sun beamed as she smiled with her pearly white teeth. white as her Soul. white as her Aura shining brightly as We converse more. We spoke about Power + Curiosity, Generosity & how We can Support Each Other, Spiritually, and as a CommUnity. asking those who are in Our Circles, how We can continue a Balanced Energy Flowing between One Another. “How can I Help You, Help You?” “How can I be of Service in Your Life, which, in turn, will Service my Own?” i have witnessed so many opportunities for me to Serve, & be Served. i Realized that the Universe is truly, always Working Things out for Us; we just aren’t used to Allowing things to Flow on their Own. there’s so much Fear behind Open Communication & Vulnerability with others, yet, i see Us Growing & Becoming more and more Comfortable with asking awkward or difficult questions. there is so much Peace Knowing We are Able to Release Worry, Fear, Doubt, Anxiety, Frustration, Guilt, Shame, Criticism & Judgment. i can Release the habit of Worrying about whether or not i’m going to make a mistake; whether or not something is going to work out or whether or not someone is going to like me or accept me. We can continue Loving Ourselves, Validating Ourselves, Practicing Believing every day that the very Best Things are happening to Us and for Us. the Universe always Provides; always works things out Unexpectedly, All-of-a-Suddenly, in Perfect Timing, for the Good of All involved. ”
once again, i have gained Perspective, Patience & Practice, Joy in the Present Moment & another Enlightened Experience & Soulful chat with SunnyNat.
wow, yet another unexpected twist. i had no idea this blog was going to be this long… there were a few backstories and side stories to the main plot, but all conluding with a very happy ending and these beautiful snapshots, awwwww…
a few main takeaways & things to keep at top of mind for possible post-pondering (SO many alliterations all up + down this thang):
spend a majority of your Time having Fun in Life and Seeking Sweet Spontaneous Joy (there’s another one, okay.. i’m done)
try to think more Optimistically; it’s definitely easier said than done when You’re in a triggering moment, however, the more We continue Utilizing that Optimistic Outcome habit in Our Brains, the more We Attract Positive Outcomes.
keep in Mind: We are always creating our Reality & We are always Reinforcing Our Desires with Our Thoughts, Our Words, Our Actions & Our Beliefs. now is an amazing time, to work through Our Limiting Beliefs & Shift Our Perspective for the new year.
more Soulful Stories & Spontaneous Sessions to come! (NOW I’M DONE)
Namaste Beautiful Spirits
xoxox soulfulayuh
credit:
owner & plant based Chef of Nat by Nature Nourishment: SunnyyNat
song in video below: DaVido - “If” I DO NOT OWN ANY RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC