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By: 2009 YEAR IN REVIEW :: A JOURNEY IN PICTURES « Lara Casey

2009 YEAR IN REVIEW :: A JOURNEY IN PICTURES « Lara Casey — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 02:19:40 +0000

[...] crazy time. Work work work work. With the help of my fearless colleagues, I laid out the magazine in 11 days. Yes, that was [...]

By: Christopher Confero

Christopher Confero — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:49:17 +0000

Isaiah 40 comes to my mind. Not only the few verses below, but the entire chapter. Read it, remember it.

28: Do you not know?
Have you not heard?
The LORD is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
and his understanding no one can fathom.
29: He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
30: Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
31: but those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.

You are such a great example – - so transparent with everything you do. God will take care of you in those times that feel so heavy. I second Saundra, implement those things that keep your fire going so you don’t burn out. You have so much to share!

By: saundra

saundra — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:29:10 +0000

Lara, I’ve finally gotten around to catching up on my blog reading. I worry about you burning out. Quit contemplating the change and implement, even any small changes to help you keep your health and sanity is worth it.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:51:24 +0000

Just wanted to say thanks for your candor. You are an amazing inspiring woman and I can’t wait to see tranform your energy into a life instead of a never ending task list. I’ve been there-and while I wasn’t publishing a marvelous magazine, I know how easy it is to spend nearly every moment working. Cheers to you for discovering that-it’s the first step to crafting a life not merely a fulfilling existence. :)
I’m on that path and I have to say the view is amazing!
Many blessings!!!!!

By: Marti

Marti — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:55:44 +0000

Your candor is refreshing and beautiful. Just remember that God calls you to certain work, but also certain rest.
You will do what you know is right, but in the mean time? You’re a huge inspiration.

By: Just a gal

Just a gal — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:44:25 +0000

Lara,

Every single you post you write here inspires me and pushes me. I know ti isn’t even about me but to see that you recognize similar issues in your life to those that I struggle with in mine makes me feel like I’m not so alone in them.

You continue to be a massive inspiration to me and I know you will find your “life” soon and make the most of every precious moment

By: Julianne Smith

Julianne Smith — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:22:47 +0000

um, wow! thanks for being so honest. it is refreshing and real. you’ll get to where you need to be b/c you are that driven. hang in there! thanks for sharing!

By: Vania -SimplyBloom Photography, LLC

Vania -SimplyBloom Photography, LLC — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:50:22 +0000

Lara,
I know it’s easy to say ” I know how you feel” but really, I DO know how you feel. It has taken me a year to get in so deep into what I do/love= my work, that all the habits were/are a part of ME. The overworking and stress took over. It is only very recently that I am trying to pull myself out of it step by step, just like any habit. I do it one step at a time and try not to be so hard on myself “when it’s not all completed”. If there are un-answered emails, or a million folders to be edited on my desktop, I breathe and think “one step at a time”. I think organization and priority lists have also helped me very much in managing the “overwhelming feeling”. I can’t imagine what running a magazine is like, or maybe I can- maybe it’s madness ;) but you always do such a wonderful, tasteful job, it’s quite impressive.

Just Breathe and never hold back your creativity and strive.

-V

By: Ashley

Ashley — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:26:14 +0000

Thanks for posting this, Lara. I second what Kristy said. As I sit here in Starbucks trying to get my e-mail inbox below 80 e-mails (I consider this a successful day), this almost brought me to tears because it is all so real to me. This frantic pace at which we constantly run– often times forgetting the most important things and people in our lives and those around us– and that THIS LIFE is our most important asset and that it can all be gone so quickly- in a fleeting moment- yet we continue to be so critical of everything we don’t consider perfection.

Hang in there. Remember that what you are doing is remarkable. What you have done, what you are doing and what you will do are all remarkable. Take some time and be WELL.

By: Kristy R.

Kristy R. — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:07:45 +0000

Loving that you shared this. The more I interact within the industry the more I realize how each of us are so similar. We are all nervous and self-conscious at times, desperately trying to balance big dreams with a fulfilling life. Thank you for taking these steps to let us all know we’re all okay!