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It’s me, true to the heart and raw, SHE Photography

May 19, 2013

SHE Photography Suzette Hibble unveiled in this moment, true to the heart and raw.

I love my clients, my friends, my family. I love my job, I love being a mom, a wife, a doula a photographer. I love being a friend, a home maker, I love my life… My life is full, fast, and sometimes chaotic. I often move through my day fast, full of adrenaline and desire to take it all on, and be all that I can be, to be a success in all the areas of which I put my attention.

The last few days have been full to to-do’s… I gotta do this, that, accomplish, be more, be a better wife, more accomplished photographer. I need to offer more, create more, be more, mother more, cook more, eat healthier…. I need to blog more, I need to create a presence, I need people to get to know me. The list goes on. In terms of blogging, I am curious if people want to hear my words, my words are not my art, my photography is. This post does not contain an image. Is that ok? Can I be myself here, can I be vulnerable? Oh, I will try today.

This morning I took a well needed run/walk around the lake and I reflected on the pace of my life. I noticed that I’ve been meaning to walk everyday this week, yet this was the first time I had actually taken the time to do it. I have not made it priority to take the time to take care of myself with well needed break from all the daily things to do each day. It’s so important!

I have been feeling tight in my chest, I want to reach in and massage my heart…. I start off with a run, which was not expected, my body just needed to RUN, I got the anxiety pumping through and out my body. Wow it felt good. My thoughts started streaming in, fast and furious. I had, for the first moment in weeks had taken this time, silent from others needs and wants, silent from the to-do’s, just to be in nature, quiet with myself and my very loud loud head that has been aching for some quality Suzette time.

I’m not the only one aching for some quality Suzette time. Everyday after taking care of doula clients, photo clients, husband, child, household needs, I put my child to bed hoping for a moment that is mine, to discover my now very needy dog yearning, yelping, begging for some much needed mama attention. I look over to see my husband eating Almond butter by the spoonful realizing I have not yet taken care of my man and his nutritional needs, and oh, I also have not taken care of my own. The string cheese and broccoli I fed my child for dinner should do, right?

So, I sit down next to my husband and my dog, hoping to give them both a little love, while also taking a moment to rest… but my phone allures me in, the text messages come in, the emails arrive, and there are more things to do… I try to watch a show, while I pet the dog and sneak peaks at my phone, as I think about my schedule and who needs to be scheduled in, or invoiced, or loved up a bit more.. Have I called my mom, my best friend.. STOP!!!!!!!

This stream of thoughts are not meant as complaints. I love my life, and I love all the things I do in my life… What I’m getting here, is that by stopping for a moment to feel… I felt the tightness in my chest. I listen, I got curious, I forced myself to go outside and breath. My mind and my body are demanding that I give myself the attention and space I so need. In this I realize the well is running dry, and its time to take care of myself. Start eating well, go for walks every day… ha, it all sounds like more to-do’s, but if there are any top priority to-do’s they need to be self care. Without that, I fail to give to others fully with grace and fluidity.

What I hope to do for people when I photograph them, is to help them stop a moment in time, capture the essence of that moment with the camera. Slow down for 1 hour, be true to themselves and their hearts essence and play, if just for an hour.

I love my clients, my friends, my family. I love my job, I love being a mom, a wife, a doula a photographer, I love being a friend, a home maker, I love my life…

I know I am not alone in this feeling. With access to so many things at the tip of our fingers, it’s easy to feel like we have to do it all, and do it all now. I don’t. I could, and I likely will. And, it’s nice to reflect on the fact that I don’t have to. It will all be here tomorrow. People will still love me, hire me, my photo skills will not diminish in days, and the to-do list is not going anywhere.

So for just this moment, lets take a moment to breath, feel our bodies, and remember what’s important and follow our hearts, and be good to ourselves.

And as I say that, I feel a rush to finish this post, post it, and get out the door, since I promised my father I would be there by 1:00. I take another breath, to remember that today is about fun, family and love. No rush. Though it takes something not to rush. I keep breathing.

And lastly I must say, it feels like a vulnerable to post such a raw share glimpse of myself on my photo blog. Is this the type of stuff that people want to heart about? It’s me, true to the heart and raw.

My goal as a photographer is to see you fully! Now is my turn to reciprocate. Slightly out of my comfort zone. I introduce you all to a snippet of me. At least me as I am today, in this moment in time. Thanks for being with me. I am grateful!

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The photos that she took which I initially needed for my website actually ended up providing me with a whole branding design for an on-line coaching program I was developing. Suzette knows how to capture the essence of who you are as a woman and all that "woman" means. The beauty, the sincerity, the serenity, the strength, the courage, the joy and mostly the vulnerability ...She captures ALL OF US!

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ISO guidance on future training and career opportunities in the medical field. 

As many of you have known I have been on quite a healing journey.  For 15 years I struggled w chronic Lyme and co-infections.  What I learned during this journey is that the Western Medical system has some huge gaps.  It was when I explored Functional Medicine, Natuorpathic Medicine, Oriental Medicine, etc., that I finally got answers and started my healing journey.
2 years ago I embarked on a hard core journey to finally fully heal myself and was successful!  a huge shout out to Patrick Lynch at Sky Ridge Accupuncture and Oriental Medicine.  A combination of impeccable diet, herbs and Accupuncture were my solution.  I am sold.  I am grateful to all who have guided me on my path to this point.  I’ve worked w some incredible doctors. 
After so many years of diving in deep, I feel I know a lot, and there yet there is so much more to learn.  I want to know more.  I want to help others.  I want to continue to learn about Functional Medicine, Nutrition, health, etc. 
So my predicament, I’m obviously not going to medical school to become a doctor.  I don’t have the bandwidth for that, I wish I did.  What are my alternatives?
I’ve considered becoming a nurse or a Physicians Assistant. I’ve looked at online programs for Functional Nutrition. 
I have not worked in health care in any form, so I don’t come with a background in this field other than a ton of personal experience. 
I’d love to interview some of my friends who work in functional medicine, NP etc., to see what types of opportunities exist as a support person in this area.  Leaving the functional medicine expertise to the doctors and allowing the follow up, nutrition, wellness support to someone like me.  What type of training would I need?  I’d love any suggestions.  I’m looking at training through a company called Functional Nutrition Lab.  But again without prior background as a nurse or nutritionist, I fear I may not have all the pieces. I’d love any suggestion or guidance.  Or, if you would be willing to have a call with me, I’d love to pick your brain.

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