Still a work in progress but I was really happy with this shot, and was very excited to share the results! 

It is a self-portrait. 

My process:

. Inspiration: learning to leave something behind (my back facing the camera) but keeping what is important/meaningful moving forward (the warm light).

. Using the motion blur as an effect: half of me is calm and certain of my decision (the soft left side), as my other half is a turmoil of doubts and uncertainties.