Now there's a question I have asked myself many times in recent months. Does anybody know who they really are? Since starting my studies with the OCA I find that I am constantly evolving and developing into a new me. My aim is to gain a degree qualification. Whilst studying The Art of Photography I have learned that photography involves a lot of psychology and requires at least some spiritual awareness, Henri Cartier-Bresson was quoted as saying "In whatever one does, there must be a relationship between the eye and the heart. One must come to one's subject in a pure spirit". And Zen scholar Daisetz Suzuki wrote "If one really wishes to be master of an art, technical knowledge of it is not enough. One has to transcend technique so that the art becomes an 'artless art' growing out of the unconscious". Over the past twelve months, getting to know my unconscious a little better has taught me a great deal about myself and although the journey is sometimes a little scary I am enjoying it immensely. Usually a very timid, shy introverted person, photography is slowly bringing me out of my shell, building my confidence and helping me to push my boundaries, regularly stepping outside of my comfort zone and constantly being surprised that I didn't faint or throw up when I had to talk to a new person. My Dad (another very wise man!) told me that whenever I doubt myself I should just keep repeating to myself "I can and I will, I can and I will, I can and I will" surprisingly this has helped on many occasions! So....... this degree journey is going to be a tough one, but do I think I can do it? I CAN AND I WILL!! (but I'll still keep my fingers crossed just in case) :)