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Lisa E Zimmerman's avatar

Tommy, I love hearing about you capturing Carolyn so she could see herself through your eyes. So beautiful and profound. You do have the gift of sight, straight through to the soul. You and Carolyn were destined to mirror each other's gifts back to one another by being together. The greatest blessing of all is that you were both messengers for each other.

I feel like you've done that for me with my video setup and by designing my environment. You've created a space that is so "Me" I could never have imagined it! I love being in my space now. You have truly opened up my world from afar and become a trusted friend. It's so much deeper than photography - you transform lives with your huge heart and stunning gift of soulful sight. I'm so grateful for you and this is an amazing story. But of course you would have a story to share like this. 🩷

Tommy Collier's avatar

Lisa, this means more than you know. What you felt in your own space — that “I could never have imagined it, and now it’s so me” — that’s the whole thing. That’s exactly what I got to witness in Carolyn’s living room, and what I get to witness with you. You’re right that it’s deeper than photography. Thank you for seeing it, and for trusting me to build that space with you. 🩷

carolyn fineran's avatar

Tommy…you are such an inspiration…and writing about our wonderful experiences comes as a reminder of what’s important…I think it’s my time too, to jump into making dreams come true. Age is just a number but not using gifts is such a waste of our precious time remaining! Love your writing/storytelling. This is just the start of something new!

Christian Copeland's avatar

Wow this was a fantastic read! Truth for the Spirit. Came across as Carolyn and I are exploring and creating in an artist residency this month….Looking forward to all ♥️

Ps.I feel/possible that I may have run into either of you when I lived in Denver (13th & Josephine) to be exact. I miss it dearly.

Tommy Collier's avatar

Thanks so much Christian!! I would not be surprised if we crossed paths! Small world!!

Alison Templin's avatar

I was taking an afternoon stretch break from working on my founder's story and web site revisions so I could get back to my focus. Then I listened to you read this and it was 100% you sitting here talking to me and cheering me on, validating what I've been working on for the last couple months. Thank you sweet friend.

Tommy Collier's avatar

Awwww yay my friend! Thank you so much for sharing that! I’m so glad to hear every word of this!! ❤️🙏

Karen Acker-Return to Her's avatar

I LOVE this Tommy! I absolutely saw and heard myself in your words! And the picture of the post it note....absolutely priceless! Well done my friend!

Tommy Collier's avatar

Thank you my friend!! I’m so glad you heard yourself here too! That was totally my aim so yay to hear confirmation of that. 💜💜💜

Lynn & Katie-Believe Blueprint's avatar

Tommy this is amazing! I love this article and the note is beautiful!