Mysticism ~ The attainment of insight in ultimate or hidden truths, and to human transformation supported by various practices and experiences. In doing some research on contemplation and photography I came across the "mystical awareness" phrase. In learning more on about this I found [...]
Rejoicing in ordinary things is not sentimental or trite. It actually takes guts. – Pema Chödrön Most days my morning begins the same. After rising, making of some coffee, letting the dog take care of some business, I do a little reading. Check the new [...]
To be great is to be misunderstood. -Ralph Waldo Emerson I should be clear at the start here. The title, "Art & The Misunderstood" is not about misunderstood art. Though that is part of it. I am referring to the "misunderstood" part as many things. [...]
I will not attempt to go into them all, but some stand out more than others.
He that gives good advice, builds with one hand; he that gives good counsel and example, builds with both; but he that gives good admonition and bad example, builds with one hand and pulls down with the other. -Francis Bacon Most of my photographic work [...]
“Your desire to make art -- beautiful or meaningful or emotive art -- is integral to your sense of who you are.” ― David Bayles and Ted Orland It is becoming more difficult. Many are reluctant, and many more seem to frown upon it. Speaking your [...]