In all the things that I have learned in my life thus far, I would say one of the most valuable is to just STOP …. in all the busy-ness, in all the many appointments and places to go, people to meet and things to be done … to just STOP and complete each task with LOVE and TOTAL ATTENTION in that moment …. there is such a grace that arises, such a joy, for the sheer act of just being present …. and not listening to the distracting thoughts that try to bring me to the next thing … When I am shooting, it is in this “zone” of being ready and present, yet totally relaxed, that I find such inspiration and creativity …. Then I cannot even say that it is “I” who am shooting … there is something else shoots through me, effortlessly.
It sounds so much easier said than done … It has been one of my biggest lessons and gifts of discovery.
At one point I thought that I would stop photography to just pursue life in the “Spiritual World” … I just laugh now reading this, because so many of my biggest insights have come in the “ordinary world” … with all it’s messiness and disturbance …. and total complete beauty …. I see now, that if peace is there even in those crazy moments …. then THIS is the real spiritual world … no difference at all!! It’s there whether I want it or not, IT is always available waiting for me to STOP and SEE and BE … the sacred in every day life!! Yahoo!!
We are once again planning our trip to India for the winter … we will be offering some retreats … will keep you posted.
Life is Beautiful … no need to forget.