One of the best ways I support my emotional and physical health is aligning with my higher self.
The other night, we saw these gorgeous northern lights. Interestingly enough, I could only see this through my phone camera. When I looked up into the sky, I could see white, but no colours.
So I leaned in to trust. Leaned into the unknown and took the photos. I trusted what my husband was seeing and then, when I opened the photos after on my phone, my heart felt so big and expansive! 💓
At times life can feel challenging and difficult for you and your loved ones. The more we can lean into the feeling of this, is the best way to shift, to grow, to expand.
There are times in our life that we need to step into the unknown, it wont necessarily feel good, it may feel sticky and hard. Especially when our emotions and feelings are triggered, in the best ways.
When we have unconditional love for someone, regardless of a person or animal, this elevates our life and theirs, in such beautiful ways and when it feels “hard”, the lower emotions that, lets be honest if we do not feel, if we just pack up in a box, its those feelings that boomerang back to us in sometimes very big expanding ways.
When in alignment, those big expanding ways will help you through the unknown. When out of alignment, the big expanding ways will create overwhelm and stress.
Know how to differentiate the two – just because something sad is happening, that doesn’t mean you are out of alignment, it means you are FEELING your way through it, and thats the best way to “get through”.
Also, get closer with your soul. Create that time daily where you can come together and align in even deeper.
Macro Image taken by Pamela Zmija Copyright 2024 Camera – Canon R6MII with the Canon 180mm f3.5L Macro Lens
Have I adapted to the changes… yes and no. With Easter being this past weekend, I was tearfully reminded how PRECIOUS our family members and relationships are. I will never forget what the “leaders” within this country did to us and the divide that occurred.
How this affected me deeper, was dealing with the medical system – which needs so much more work. They also need to loosen the reins on the ego of those in charge and hire back people wrongfully fired.
To be 100% truthful, no I have not healed or adapted – I am HEALING. Anyone who had a loved one in the medical system when all of this was going on, could understand on some level. There was no logic to these decisions and it was literally causing divide.
I do appreciate that things that do not need to be done in person can now be “allowed” to do virtually or online – such as talking on the phone to a doctor vs having to see them in their clinic.
The biggest adaptability piece for me however, although it at the time felt extremely isolating because we literally had people walk out of our lives who were there before, is I gained a very strong confidence within myself, within my body, within my decisions and I can strongly say, I will never ever doubt myself again.
I have not adapted to the rising costs of everything, that were told to “us” that they would be temporary… all while the “leaders” who did this are sitting really comfy and cushy in their positions… especially after April 1st.
What the C19 years showed us is to ALWAYS trust your body and your intuition first – above everyone and everything else! No one knows my body, or my kids or husband better than us! Which I had to stand up for MULTIPLE times since Oct 2020 until literally the end of 2023!
You can do it too… trust in you first – thats the best thing that came out of this crazy 4 years!!!
I personally have found solidifying a morning ritual to be more challenging. Upon deeper reflection on this, I can understand better why and am working at healing those underlying traumas. One that I am actively healing is going through our infertility journey (which was yes many years ago) and then becoming pregnant with our 1st, such a blessing and then at about 9mths old, surprise was pregnant with our 2nd, scary at first but the biggest blessing. I truthfully did not process what I went through to heal that part of my parenting journey, before being an active mom!
I find the more I THINK about my morning or evening routine, the more I throw myself off. When I get in my flow and trust how everything is to unfold, that is where the magic is!
Also where we are, its very dark in the morning during the later fall, winter and early spring. One thing I have also acknowledged as a bit more challenging for me – which is ok!
My ideal weekday morning, would be up at 5am then follow my intuition whether I sit and journal, read, move with yoga or attempt some weights (thats early…) and just BE! That is my goal!
Integrating essential oils into our life has been so much more than having nice smelling oils. Plant energy, the essential oil of the plant have frequencies, just like everything else. The oil frequencies are of varying levels and some quite high. If you are looking for a way to elevate your life as art, to truly begin to step into your authentic truth – I highly recommend taking a journey with oils!
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We had a wonderful Easter celebration with family yesterday.
Today, I need and am craving downtime.
I noticed this after both our kids hockey tournaments. Being IN the energy of the weekend hockey games, downloading the photos, sharing them with the teams – all higher energy. The next day, the Monday, I felt the same deep desire for peace and solitude, like an energetic reset. Although both days I worked, I planned ahead for dinner to ensure the transition was smooth and early to bed.
…and that is 100% ok and aligned with who I am
The more I lean in to me, the more peace I come home to. This also includes using my voice to indicate what works best for me and my energy.
To have a day today, in between a larger family event and heading back to work, is such a blessing!
Being in the flow, also includes downtime to feel my best, mentally and physically.
💖 Pamela Zmija – Healing Artist Your Life As Art Essentials
Photographic Art ~ Essential Oils ~ Energy Work
I help spiritually awakened mom’s to see their blocks and capabilities so they can feel empowered, confident and creative in their ability to live a more balanced and aligned energetic life! ✨️
When I was able to lean in and trust my intuition, this is when the emotional use of essential oils began to show me an entirely new side of life.
Learning to separate the ego from my soul, the soul knows what is in alignment, the ego questions and goes into a fight or flight mode.
Our body’s energy is so close to plant energy. When used in combination with our intuition they can be that much more powerful.
Set the intention, to clear your energy and be open to receive messages. One thing I do like to specify is messages from my spirit guides and angles of my highest truth and compassion, to ensure all messages that comes through are genuine and good energy!
Today’s intuitive blend
💖 Pamela Zmija – Healing Artist Your Life As Art Essentials
Photographic Art ~ Essential Oils ~ Energy Work
I help spiritually awakened mom’s to see their blocks and capabilities so they can feel empowered, confident and creative in their ability to live a more balanced and aligned energetic life! ✨️
Today I had the opportunity to get out and test out my new to me, 100-400 f4.5-5.6L lens outdoors on some birds. I am extremely happy with this addition to my kit!
This lens is a push – pull style, first that Ive owned personally. Once I figured out how to use it, it really is simple and smooth to use. The lens is sharp and reaches 100-400 mm! A great reach within one lens.
I personally highly recommend Henry’s for new or used equipment, I have had outstanding luck with their used equipment, this lens when it arrived it looked brand new! I do however always recommend insuring your equipment for replacement value to ensure that if anything happened you are covered, as we may not be able to find the same quality in the future. As I had desired this lens for a while – debated between the version I and version II lens with a significant price difference, almost twice. Researched and even tried out an off brand zoom lens first. I decided to step into full trust, if this isn’t right thats ok. However, I knew deep down, that I wasn’t honouring my desire when I went for the off brand. As I did not feel anywhere near the excitement that I did when I ordered this lens with grace and ease!
Our desires on our heart are there for us. The more we trust our intuition, trust our desires and trust the process the more we will live and be in ease and flow. This lens came on sale and I felt a very strong desire to jump – they offer a 90 day warranty on the used equipment as well! Ample time to test out.
Why this lens?
I have the 70-200mm f2.8L zoom and it is beautiful, I also have the 2X converter – I did however desire more reach – and more reach without needing the converter (as it does slow the lens down slightly) and also offer the option of using the 2x with BOTH lenses. I love the L quality lenses – this is something that for me is my splurge on the quality glass. I love my 70-200 as my hockey arena lens and its served me for SO many years – truthfully since our kids were young. Wow eh, Ive had this lens probably for 10 yrs! And yup its also the version I lens.
This new lens I have, the Canon 100-400 f4.5-5.6L will be my spring, summer and fall zoom lens for all the things! PLUS I do have the opportunity – more so in the summer in bright lighting – to add on my 2X extender – this will instantly double the aperture, however for example the sunny 16 setting of 200-200-f16 will work quite well.
Here is my biggest life lesson from this… lean into your desires.
When I stated I wanted this lens, I hit my own internal resistance, as I have a beautiful zoom lens, how dare I want more, who am I to “need” another zoom lens. Throw all of those statements and self judgment poison in the trash! Step into confidence – whatever that might be for YOU. What lights you up, what stops time, what feels like a total reset on your nervous system? I tried the off brand and was not happy with the results, I then tried to find a used version II and couldn’t find it. I then found both this lens and the 180 Macro – which truthfully Ive been drooling over both for a while… that I could get for the same price as the version II zoom and just a little bit more than the off brand. As soon as I leaned in, well they both arrived BEFORE they were supposed to and… well you saw the results!
For me… its grabbing my camera and getting near nature and water and immersing myself!
Pam with her Canon R6MII and Canon 100-400 f4.5-5.6L zoom Lens
💖 Pamela Zmija – Healing Artist Your Life As Art Essentials
Photographic Art ~ Essential Oils ~ Energy Work
I help spiritually awakened mom’s to see their blocks and capabilities so they can feel empowered, confident and creative in their ability to live a more balanced and aligned energetic life! ✨️
Glass will always be one of your best investments by far! The quality truly does make a difference.
If you are just starting out, brand new to photography and not sure what you will be doing or what you need, I will always suggest starting out with a camera and kit lens – to then find your groove!
Expanding beyond the kit lens, gets to be FUN!
My Lens Recommendations:
Zoom – You will want a lens with zoom capabilities there are various models and speeds. This is where you will want to have an idea of what you want or like shooting to help you decide what to get and the budget to go with. Purchasing lenses can be very cost affordable when you buy used through a store like Henry’s.
Prime – Prime lenses are great because when just getting started they are very cost effective and many can be used in lower light settings. A great example of this is the “nifty fifty” camera lens that almost all big brands have, the 50mm f1.8!
I will share the lenses I have and why…
Canon 50mm f1.2L – Ive had this for over 10 years, its a beautiful lens with breathtaking brokeh. This lens can be used in low light and is very sharp even at 1.2! I highly recommend trying the ‘nifty fifty’ first before investing in this L prime lens.
Canon 24-105f4L – Ah this lens is not only versatile, it’s incredibly sharp! Can zoom from 24-105mm, so it’s an incredible walk around lens for outdoor use. The aperture is fixed at f4 so if you zoom from 24 to 105 it will stay at f4 as the widest it can open. To use inside need to boost ISO for proper lighting.
Canon 70-200 f2.8L – my winter workhorse! This is my go to arena lens! Incredibly sharp, and can be used in lower light as it opens to f2.8 aperture. This is a beautiful range of zoom and focuses beautifully.
Canon 100-400 f4.5-5.6L – one of my newest to me lens! This one is the version 1 push, pull style. I was able to snag one for an awesome deal used and it arrived in pretty much brand new condition! My purpose for wanting this lens is for the Spring, Summer and Fall whether it’s wild life or on the beach. It has an awesome reach of 100-400 with the ability to use with my 2x converter. The variable aperture is ok as I will be using this zoom primarily outside 95% of the time. I set aperture to 5.6 and am good to go. Remember in the summer many times aperture on sunny days is ‘sunny 16’ with iso 200 and shutter speed at 200 also.
Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro – a powerful macro lens that is also a prime lens. Awesome for closer macro shots such as flowers, blossoms, leaves etc.
Canon 180mm f3.5L Macro – my newer to me macro to my collection for the added reach. I love capturing nature at its best and sometimes that means giving nature its space to be and capturing from a distance.
Canon 16-35 f2.8L – my “inside” and landscape lens, wide and able to open to f2.8 this lens I bought new to me with the purpose of indoor events and wide landscape. A few years ago my 24-70 f2.8L lens fell off my camera (yes devastating, also yes insured) I initially replaced with the 24-105 as I missed the lens I sold when I got the 24-70. However at f4 it’s not an ideal inside lens and I really had no purpose needing the 24-70 again when it over laps with the 24-105, so this lens was added to my collectionlate last fall with thee Christmas season in mind. It’s a beautiful lens and I am grateful I found it!
Canon EF 2X Extender – able to use on my zoom lens to double the reach. Also note it also doubles the f stop. So the 70-200 f2.8 would be a max open f stop of f5.6. Versus my 100-400 which would have an f stop of at least f11.2
Canon RF 35mm f1.8 – I bought this lens with the Canon RP mirrorless when I got it as a trial, I wasn’t sure about the mirrorless world and much like the dslr nifty fifty this is a great option also for indoor use as the aperture opens to f1.8!
Canon RF 24-105 f4-7.1 (kids kit) – A back up zoom lens that if I needed or wanted to hand a camera to someone and say just take pictures of what’s going on, it would be with this lens and the RP. For someone not used to holding my big camera and an L lens, it’s heavy. It’s an arm workout. What’s inspiring me to get my upper body strength aligned with my actions!
I hope this has helped you on your own photographic journey! Remember to focus on what YOU enjoy, what YOUR desires are and support your passion in your own aligned beautiful way.
Questions… well if it relates to Photographic Art ~ Essential Oils ~ Energy Work my soul will light up and be happy to help!
💖 Pamela Zmija – Healing Artist
Photographic Art ~ Essential Oils ~ Energy Work
I help spiritually awakened mom’s to see their blocks and capabilities so they can feel empowered, confident and creative in their ability to live a more balanced and aligned energetic life! ✨️
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