New Dancing Partners!!

We can find Dancing Partners and build relationships anywhere! The latest is once again a group of unique individuals, who have gathered together to learn a bit about the technicalities of photography but more important to use their right brains, trust their intuition and see the world with child-like wonder. That is the way to capture the best photos!!
Photography is a great way to live the DARE to AFFIRM process. First we have to Discover ourselves and our strengths. Some people take "big" shots of what they see - everything has to be in the picture, while others begin to trust and look at the smaller details that make up the whole picture. Neither one is right or wrong. It is only what suits the person at the time s/he is taking the picture. The beauty is with a digital camera, we can "catch people doing something right" and if it does not come out...well delete and move on!! There is no such thing as perfection!!
Then there is the "A" in the DARE to AFFIRM process - that is to acknowledge and affirm others. Everyone needs to know that his/her pictures are great - because they all are! Some might be not as clear as the takers thought, but the best part is that they took action and captured the moment. I wonder how many programs that build relationships have digital cameras now to capture people doing something right and record it!?!
The "R" in the DARE to AFFIRM process is the Relationship building. Last night almost 20 people came together in a group facilitated by Bob Reid. Only a few knew a few others. You can bet that by the end of the 6 weeks, there will be bunches of relationships built, photo ops shared and pictures displayed. Once people know that everyone is always doing his/her best, well, the dance goes on! One person did not even know how to use her flash while others had their "big fancy" single lens reflex (SLR) cameras and were pros. Aaah the beauty of the unity of the group and the respect for individual skills.
The "E" in the DARE to AFFIRM process is the Encouraging and Empowering that Bob and the class members have already done - and will continue to do with each other.
When we began DARE to AFFIRM, well, it was for building relationships to get to quality in child care. Still is but as we go on with this, we realize that the MESSAGE IS UNIVERSAL and we all need to live...and spread it.

We want YOU to send us your contest entries (see website for info http://www.daretoaffim.com/) and send your words ...and your pictures. We want to share your stories with the rest of the world!! catchthemright@aol.com
Remember every day in every way, YOU make a difference in the lives of others...