LilyJo: May 2011 Fashion Photo Shoot

I Am a Free Spirit

An Affirmation & Meditation for Inner Peace, Strength, and Healing

I will heal
And not harm

I will love
And not hate

I will restore
And not demolish

I will help
And not hurt

I will seek to understand
And not judge or dismiss

I will grow
And not stagnate

I will be respectful
And not rude

I will be compassionate
And not cruel

I will have empathy
And not apathy

I will be mindful
And not heedless

I will be strong
And not weak

I will be courageous
And not cowardly

I will dare to dream
And not relinquish hope

I will be open-minded
And not closed shut

I will plant peace
And not strife

I will inspire
And not crush

I will thrive
And not be thwarted

I will live in the moment
And not dwell in the past or on the future

I will cherish my loved ones, animals, and Mother Earth
And never take any of them for granted

I will embrace my uniqueness
And never be generic

I will make magic
And not malignancy

I will create
And not destroy

I will be free
And never confined

I am a free spirit
Who is grateful For my life and freedom . . . today.

Written by Christine Bruness

chatnoir@comcast.net

The May 2011 Fashion Photo Shoot took place on Palomar Mountain. I was the stylist, creative director, make up artist and photographer, with the help of Alison Hamar. The talented model in this shoot is Jessie Thompson. The inspiration came from the 1980's. I am a product of the 80's, I was born in 1985. I am thoroughly enjoying seeing 80's inspired pieces reappear on the runway, in stores and all over the streets. Our goal was to incorporate 80's fashion with today's fashion while putting a little country twist on it!

May 2011 Fashion Photo Shoot