The Symbol

For some reason-this symbol follows me everywhere! From the bath curtains in the bathroom where I grew up to the window of Jon's car... seemingly everywhere I go (on a daily basis) I see this symbol. So what does it mean?
- "God is a circle whose center is everywhere and whose circumference is nowhere"

• Inclusion
• Wholeness
• Focus
• Unity
• Nurturing
• Cycles
• Initiation
• Everything
• Perfection
• Womb
• Centering
• Revolution
• Infinity
• Mobility
• Completion

Sunshine oh! Sunshine

As I was walking outside on January 28th in 65 Degree weather... the realization of sunshine and it's true effects on the human spirit and happiness crossed my mind. As the sun hit my face and I could feel its warmth spread... it was like getting a shot of happiness, adrenaline, relaxation, and joy pumping through my body. I could feel an immediate difference in my mood that second. It's true that Colorado gets the most sunshine out of all of the states... with 300 days of sunshine! It's hard to imagine what it would be like to go weeks or even months without sunshine. Truly depressing I'm sure!

It not only gives us light during the day and helps our plants grow... but without the sun - nothing could exist. Which brings up the question... is it possible the god is the sun? Or even Nature?

"Afterall, the sun has appeared in the sky and visited man for as long as the Earth has been in existance. If the Sun ceases to exist, the earth the heavens and the Universe will be no more. Many people who reject man-made religion's claims and deceptions of who God is, often ask: "where is God" or "Why doesn't God show himself"? Yet, the Sun has revealed itself to man EVERY SINGLE DAY for Billions and Billions of years? Is not the Sun man's source of life, food, air, water, etc.? Is not the Sun the center of the Universe?

Before Paganism, Judiaism, Christianity and Islam, man was a Sun worshiper.

If man prays and ask God to reveal himself in human form or speak in an audible human voice, God will not answer. However; the next day, if the man looks up, into the sky, the Sun or the light thereof will be there.

Draw your own conclusion..."

Read more: http://www.city-data.com/forum/religion-philosophy/656489-could-god-bethe-sun-egyptian-islam.html#ixzz1CkrT1mCH

I hope you Dance...

 One of my Favorite songs: "I hope you Dance " Lee Ann Womack 

This Song truly says it all!

I hope you never lose your sense of wonder
You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger
May you never take one single breath for granted
God forbid love ever leave you empty-handed

I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens
Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance

I hope you dance
I hope you dance

I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance
Never settle for the path of least resistance
Living might mean taking chances but they're worth taking
Lovin' might be a mistake but it's worth making

Don't let some hell-bent heart leave you bitter
When you come close to selling out reconsider
Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
[ From : http://www.elyrics.net/read/l/lee-ann-womack-lyrics/i-hope-you-dance-lyrics.html ]

I hope you dance
(Time is a wheel in constant motion always)
I hope you dance
(Rolling us along)
I hope you dance
(Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder)
I hope you dance
(Where those years have gone)

I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens
Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance

Dance
I hope you dance
(Dance)
I hope you dance
(Time is a wheel in constant motion always)
I hope you dance
(Rolling us along)
I hope you dance
(Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder)
I hope you dance
(Where those years have gone)

Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder
(Dance)
Where those years have gone
(Dance)

The Secret : Changing the way you think about life

The Secret - A book about changing the way you think to enhance the way you live. 

If you haven't read this book yet.. you are missing out on your life!

The Secret is giving you the opportunity to understand the way you think about everything in your life and how your thoughts truly impact your reality. If you are living your life always stressed out, depressed, living paycheck to paycheck, feeling like you never have things go your way... well your right. You will never have anything else but that! Unless you start living the way you imagine you want to live! You hold all possibilities in your life and you deserve everything imaginable! Start using your thoughts, wants, desires, dreams, as a shopping cart of possibilities in your life. You really can have and do anything you can imagine!

At first it seems daunting or impossible. But I am a believer! And it is truly amazing how looking back at my life all of the thoughts I had that became my reality.

From everyday thoughts and emotions that encompass every moment of our lives impact our reality.

Every positive or negative affirmation we think becomes our reality.

Every desire, want, and need becomes our reality. : THIS IS THE LAW OF ATTRACTION

Think about what you want. Imagine that you already have it. Believe you deserve it. And wait for it to come! Because it will!

Go out and get The Secret, I promise you wont be disappointed in the amazing changes that come your in life!http://www.thesecret.tv/

My Photography...

 Here is just a very small glimpse into my fashion photography work...

VISIT MY WEBSITE FOR MUCH MORE!!  : www.kendalvolpephotography.com

My life.

 Meet Kenna - Our 4 month old mutt (Boxer Australian Shepherd Mix) that came from the Boulder Human Society

 By amazing and handsome boyfriend of 6.5 years, Jon!

This is where we live... Beautiful Golden, CO

First and foremost...

A little about myself...
A Colorado Native, I was born November 13,1987 in this beautiful state, specifically Colorado Springs. I just so happened to enter this world on my mothers birthday, my dew date, on Friday the 13th, and at 3:33 pm. Weird, true, and crazy, and no I am not possessed by the devil. :) I can honestly say that I truly grew up with an amazing, loving, and strong family. A family that many don't get a chance to have or experience. I have a incredibly smart and talented brother that was always an ideal rowmodel growing up. I was giving every and all opportunities to succeed, learn, and grow. Traveling, biking, hiking, skiing, were a majority of my childhood memories. Surprisingly I have a memory like an elephant and can remember as far back as 3 or 4. I see memories like video footage, clear,accurate, moving images. I am lucky that I have this record of my life with me at all times.

Growing up in Boulder, Co I was able to dance a majority of my Middle school and High school years. I was on the Boulder High Pom squad sophomore through senior year and I wouldn't give that experience up for the world. Being apart of that team and having the friendship of all of those girls has truly changed me life and is a  big part of who I today. If you ever get an opportunity to be apart of a team... do it!

At an early age I knew that my career path needed to be as unique as myself. I knew that there would be no way I would ever work in a office cubicle all day everyday as a career, I just couldn't image my life like that. So as early as freshman year of H.S I started taking photography classes. It inspired me to imagine and create the world around me on film, it captivated me. I decided to go the the Art Institute of Colorado to receive my Bachelors of Arts in Photography. I find it so fascinating how people believe that anyone can be a good photographer... it is way way way harder than anyone can imagine. You are NOT a true photographer by pushing a button on your automatic digital camera!.. you are a "Amateur" photographer. True photographers see much more and do much more than the "automatic" setting. We see light, movement, texture, stories, perspective and on top of it all Shutter Speed and Aperture settings that make the perfect exposed photo. I decided to specialize in Fashion and Portraiture and received a Certificate of Excellence for my portfolio books. I graduated June 2010, at 22.

Today..
I am living with my amazing boyfriend of 6.5 years in beautiful Golden,CO. We recently added a new member to our lives, Kenna PuppyDog Bortles. Currently I am working for an amazing Advertising Agency in Denver and continuing to dance at a Studio in the area! Since graduating AIC I have been published in Denver Magazine Oct and Dec issues. I am still inspired and passionate about following my dreams as a photographer! And one day I will be shooting for Vogue and Victoria Secret...

I know this...   " Its not the destination.. its the journey!!"

I am excited for all to come in this blog! Keep checking back for journeys, memory updates, photography, inspirational quotes and adventures, books, songs,  visions and lessons learned!

Peace. Love. Happiness.