Hey everyone, welcome to my very first blog post! I'm so excited to be here and share a bit of my story with you. Hopefully, this is just the beginning of many conversations to come.
Let's jump right in. The reason I wanted to start this blog is to show you how creativity can be a powerful tool. For me, it's been a way to find gratitude, appreciate the beauty in life, and even navigate some tough times.
It all started after losing my mum in late 2013. In the months that followed, a huge wave of
regret washed over me. I had very few pictures of her, and no videos at all. Those few pictures I did have became my most prized possessions.
There's one memory in particular that sticks with me. It was a video of my son's birthday party that year. My wife brought out the cake, and as my son went to blow out the candles, I could hear my mum singing "Happy Birthday" in the background. I couldn't see her, but the sound of her voice brought both comfort and pain in equal measure.
It was this lack of visual memories that sparked a fire in me. I went out and bought a camera, determined to capture all those precious moments with my family and friends.
Do you remember that first time using a new camera? The thrill of experimenting with angles, the joy of catching your kids splashing in puddles – that pure, unadulterated excitement? That's exactly what I felt. Everywhere we went, the camera came too. Suddenly, I had a treasure trove of memories frozen in time.
Fast forward to the whirlwind of COVID. Our world shrank, but our family adventures continued, albeit in a smaller setting. This is when I began making videos of our daily walks and little outings. Editing them together and seeing my family's reactions brought me so much happiness.
Eventually, I started sharing some of these pictures and videos on social media. It was during lockdown that "David Hughes Media" was born.
Like many others, I got caught up in the like-and-comment game. Scrolling through feeds filled me with envy, that nagging voice whispering that I wasn't good enough. Social media started to negatively impact my mental health, and the fear of putting myself out there became overwhelming.
Thankfully, I didn't give up entirely. I had to learn a valuable lesson: Comparison is the thief of joy. Creating isn't about external validation or chasing social media clout. It's about the pure enjoyment of the process, the spark of inspiration that ignites within you.
I create because it makes me happy. I don't want to brag, but to inspire others. We all have the ability to create, and that creativity takes many forms. That's what makes the world such a fascinating place!
Here's the thing: the highlight reels we see online aren't the whole story. My family is no different. We fight, we bicker, we have our off days. The videos I share capture the good times, but that's not all there is.
By writing this blog post, I'm taking a leap of faith. I'm saying that I don't want to live in fear. I don't need validation from others; I want to find joy in expressing myself and helping others who might be struggling to find their voice.
A good friend recently shared a powerful message with me: life isn't about competition, it's about collaboration. Those words have become my mantra, especially in business.
So, here's the call to action! Are you someone who struggles with mental health? Do you feel afraid to put yourself out there creatively? If you said yes, then you're in the right place. Let's build a community together, a tribe of supporters who uplift and encourage each other.
We all have a story to tell, a unique perspective to share. Let's find the courage to express ourselves, embrace our vulnerabilities, and celebrate the beauty of creation.
I'm excited to see where this journey takes us. Leave a comment below, share your story, and together, let's use creativity as a force for healing and connection.
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