See what I did there? It’s a really sweet print. 🙂
But then I try to think, “Why not?” Why not try that new thing? Why not accept the challenge of a new opportunity? Sometimes the only thing standing in my way is myself. Have you ever felt that? For example, one thing I’ve been thinking on lately is that I really enjoy speaking. Like getting up in front of a group of people and sharing some aspect of my life or journey. I’ve only done it less than a handful of times, but it’s something that interests me that I haven’t pursued much because it was just kind of “outside of the box.” But then I realized, why not try it? Why not see if I can get better at this thing? Why not learn more about it and pursue it a bit more? And so, I’m giving myself permission to try something new, and challenging myself to grow in this area. I have no idea where it’s going to go, and I don’t really have any big expectations. I’m simply saying, why not? 🙂
And if you need a little sweet inspiration in your life, you can download this art print and print it to hang in your home or office, use on your desktop, or even add as your phone background. It can just be pretty decor, or it can serve as a gentle little reminder to go ahead and ask yourself why not? xo. Emma
Credits // Author and print photography: Emma Chapman. Other photography: Laura Gummerman. Photos edited with A Beautiful Mess actions.
12 Comments
This is neat. I love your desk.
Edwige | http://www.hypnozglam.com
This is so lovely x
Jessica — NinetyCo
This is so adorable. We need a workspace tour from you!
It looks like: WHY HOT? 🙂
Makes me think of: “Wine not?”
added it to my rotating desktop pictures! reminds me that i can try anything i want 😀
Ooh, love it! And it’s such a great, short, motivational quote.
– Charmaine
http://charmainenyw.com
It would make me want to eat my phone, haha.
yesss
I also read that :p
Love this! We all need a reminder that sometimes we should just reach for the metaphorical and actual chocolate/try a new idea. See what I did there? Following your footsteps 🙂 Already made this print my desktop backdrop?
I think you would be a natural speaker based on the dialogue you’ve illustrated here. If you ever go on a book tour or do a TED style talk, count me in that audience!
You should join the Toastmasters Group, Emma! My dad is part of one, and really enjoys the opportunity to meet others that enjoy public speaking. I only wish I enjoyed public speaking…that’s a good skill to have for so many things!
Why Not: Makes me think of Hillary Duff’s song hahaha!
(Guilty Pleasure)