My first RISK of 2012.

My word for the year is RISK.

In 2011, I started a Word of the Year project. Last year my word was FREEDOM. This year my word is RISK.

I’m ready to be adventurous. I’m ready to take a few leaps of faith.

So, about 2 weeks ago I took my first RISK of 2012.

Photographer’s Ignite

Earlier this week, I alluded to my entry into the contest to be one of 15 presenters during Photographers Ignite – which will be held during the opening session of WPPI.

I submitted my video entry early last week. Next week, Wednesday, I will find out if I made the cut.

Am I enough?

So, what was the risk? The risk (for me) was the risk of rejection.

Kia shared with me something she recently read. Men (in general) fear not being enough. Women (in general) fear being too much. We both admitted to those feelings.

The risk I took by entering Photographers Ignite is hearing, “You’re not enough.” I need to risk more. I need to know that I am enough, no matter the outcome of the risk.

Do I think I’ll make the cut?

I’ve asked myself this question all week. Interestingly, BEFORE I entered, I considered myself a shoo-in. NOW I have much more mixed feelings.

Why?

I took a risk. Had I not taken the risk I could continue to live in my own little world, believing my own little thoughts. Taking the risk caused me to interact with reality.

Reality is I’ve seen 3-4 entries that are really good. At least 2 that I think are better than mine. So, I’m hoping that 5 people entered and they’ll have to take me by default.

No matter what happens, I’m better for taking the risk.

FYI – I don’t think I’m supposed to share my video entry yet, but I will next week.

What is your word of the year? Have you had any revelations yet?

“Leap of Faith” image courtesy of Flickr/jonrawlinson

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