Melissa Jacks Photography Blog

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I don't normally wear cartoon t-shirts. Really. I just thought it was fitting because Kermit the Frog inspired me to do what I do...he inspired the direction I wanted to take my photography.

When my boys were little they had a book of songs by the Muppets. It had a cute keyboard attached to it so we could play and sing along. My favorite song in the book was called "Bein' Green" by Kermit, of course.

In the beginning of the song he is melancholy, wondering why he has to be green, because green is boring and no one notices him. He thinks how much better it would be if he were different and sparkly like water or stars, or even how much nicer it would be if he were just a different color. He works through things and decides that it might actually be ok being green, because green has its own important qualities. It can be big, important and tall. He realizes he is made that way for a reason, so why wonder why? He eventually comes to the conclusion that green is beautiful and exactly what he wants to be.

I think his struggle is something most of us can relate to. I've never been green, lol, but I have struggled with insecurities, and I have often been guilty of comparing myself to others. It took me a very long time to get to the point where I could really embrace my own self and appreciate the differences...to really love them. I'm not going to lie, I still struggle at times. But when I do, I stop and take a look around and really see the beauty in everyone around me. Everyone has it, and it reminds me we are all different for a reason.

So my advice to you (because I know that's why you came here, lol) is to be like Kermit and love who you are. You are awesome. And you should really let me photograph you and show you how true it is.

And whatever you do, do not go to YouTube and listen to the song...it will be permanently stuck in your head. Ok, do it...just don't say I didn't warn you!