I'm so glad you wrote this. I want to echo everything you said, although I don't wake up with anything on my mind. I spend a half hour in the morning doing a Morning Pages journal (three pages, hand written) before that inner voice starts dictating to me. I also meditate daily as part of my routine. What I did want to mention is journaling. This is something that I do more than once a day and I have multiple journals for different types of writing. Once thing I did want to tell you about is my photo journal. You may have read about it already on my substack but I have now formed a class about doing it. My first one was at the Brooklyn Public Library a couple weeks ago. Here is the blurb for it: https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/lens-pen-adventure-photo-central-library-info-20240522-0600pm It was a very successful first class. I do spend time talking about the materials involved with writing as, to me, they are as important to the experience of writing as the desire to write in the first place. I'd love to talk with you more about this if you're ever interested.
Thanks for reading and for sharing. I am hoping to schedule another Zoom met up in a week or two. We should talk about it then if you are available. Otherwise, we can just connect another time. Talk soon.
Thank you once again for creating a more personal blog which integrates so successfully photography and each of our lives. I have found the practice of Zen adds an added dimension to my meditation (and life) - particularly through The Pacific Zen Institute with John Tarrant. I love the idea of using a fountain pen-going on Amazon now to purchase one.
Thank you so much. I will check out the institute you mentioned. Be careful about getting into fountain pens, it can be slippery slope. Fun but a little obsessive. Take are and have a wonderful weekend.
Ibarionex, I, too, have learned to slow down and be more mindful and present in my daily activities. At one time, I mistakingly believed that multitasking squared was a badge of honor. I was introduced to Meditation some years ago and am now a daily user of the Calm app. I am a longtime journaler, which serves as my therapist.
I highly recommend The Mindful Photographer by Sophie Howarth. All the best, Bruce
It won't be my first foray onto a slippery slope nor a first foray with a compulsive interest - thank you again for such perceptive and intelligent postings and podcasts.
I'm so glad you wrote this. I want to echo everything you said, although I don't wake up with anything on my mind. I spend a half hour in the morning doing a Morning Pages journal (three pages, hand written) before that inner voice starts dictating to me. I also meditate daily as part of my routine. What I did want to mention is journaling. This is something that I do more than once a day and I have multiple journals for different types of writing. Once thing I did want to tell you about is my photo journal. You may have read about it already on my substack but I have now formed a class about doing it. My first one was at the Brooklyn Public Library a couple weeks ago. Here is the blurb for it: https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/lens-pen-adventure-photo-central-library-info-20240522-0600pm It was a very successful first class. I do spend time talking about the materials involved with writing as, to me, they are as important to the experience of writing as the desire to write in the first place. I'd love to talk with you more about this if you're ever interested.
Thanks for reading and for sharing. I am hoping to schedule another Zoom met up in a week or two. We should talk about it then if you are available. Otherwise, we can just connect another time. Talk soon.
Thank you once again for creating a more personal blog which integrates so successfully photography and each of our lives. I have found the practice of Zen adds an added dimension to my meditation (and life) - particularly through The Pacific Zen Institute with John Tarrant. I love the idea of using a fountain pen-going on Amazon now to purchase one.
Thank you so much. I will check out the institute you mentioned. Be careful about getting into fountain pens, it can be slippery slope. Fun but a little obsessive. Take are and have a wonderful weekend.
Ibarionex, I, too, have learned to slow down and be more mindful and present in my daily activities. At one time, I mistakingly believed that multitasking squared was a badge of honor. I was introduced to Meditation some years ago and am now a daily user of the Calm app. I am a longtime journaler, which serves as my therapist.
I highly recommend The Mindful Photographer by Sophie Howarth. All the best, Bruce
Bruce, thank you and thanks for the book recommendation.
It won't be my first foray onto a slippery slope nor a first foray with a compulsive interest - thank you again for such perceptive and intelligent postings and podcasts.
Great advice, these are excellent practices to drive focus!
Thank for taking the time to read it and share your thoughts. Take care and be blessed with a wonderful weekend.
Centred, lovely.