Photos Reflect State of Mind & Heart

Today morning when I went for my early morning walk I was ruminating about photography. Recently I had started taking loads of photography on things that inspire me. The goal was simple. To keep my focus on things that inspire me. Things that are beautiful. And things that I wish to celebrate in this world. This is really a mental discipline. In the midst of an economic recession and possibly depression it is critical to stay focussed on things that continue to uplift us. By taking photos and sharing them with my friends and strangers via this blog I also put beauty out there. I share with no expectation of return. I live a part of my dream as a little girl - to paint the world with beautiful colors. Photography and writing are great avenues for creativity and self-expression. But for me it also a deeply spiritual act. When I look at some of my best photos I remember the state of mind I was in when I took them. Some have a beautiful calm and poignant feeling, Others have a mechanical/rushed energy to them. The mind and heart of the photographer comes across so clearly just by looking at some of the photos I took. Its amazing. This awareness has made me remind myself NOT to take photos mindlessly. To take photos while affirming my intention to capture beauty, joy and possibilities. The more I affirm this the better my photos and writing seem to be. Setting the intention for ANY endeavor is what separates my ordinary effort from the extraordinary effort. I set the intention and detach from the results. I don't obsess about whether I take good photos or write well. Once the motivation and intention is pure the work takes care of itself. For those of who who feel stuck in life - try relaxing into an activity that used to give you joy. Try and recapture the early days of innocence. Let go of your competitive mindset and do things for the joy of doing them. And share them with a community of folks who want to be inspired. The magic formula for increasing your motivation and for renewing your passion is:

WANDER + NOTICE + SHARE