The Inner Path of Photography

We yearn for the taste of the sacred…and through our cameras discover it, the world, and ourselves.

Category: Writing and photography

Inspiring Video – Louie Schwartzberg

Video: Louie Schwartzberg – “Gratitude”

I often bypass these videos because they are too “schmaltzy.” But a good friend sent this one to me, and, feeling the need of inspiration, I checked it out.

Louie Schwartzberg starts slowly, but the story he’s telling grew on me. I stayed with it, and once the old man he was filming began to talk, I was hooked.

The voice and sentiment of the old man’s narration is deep, beautiful, and with the enhancement of images and  music, effortlessly leads you to a true feeling state of gratitude.

A nice way to start the day –

Check it out…

“Anticipation”

I lay my wing
As a bridge to you

So that you can join us
Singing.

– Hafiz

i park my car
walk down the sandy path
deeper into the dunes, closer towards the ocean

my feet sink
feel the softness…umm…

hurry hurry i think
i want to see the sea!

it shouldn’t be this hard, it seems
So close, but  requiring energy and strength

i can’t wait for that
delicious feeling
when I turn that corner go around that fence get up to the top

aah

yes

It’s actually a pleasure, this small hill to the sea
sensuous journey of anticipation

not knowing what the view will bring
but trusting in its beauty

Now to remember…and live my life the same

Image: “Truro Dunes” © 2011 Heidi Straube

You must be set on fire by the inner sun…

Remember the proverb, Eat the grapes.

Do not keep talking about the grapes.

Eat the grapes.

– Rumi

 

                                        Truro, Masssachusetts © 2011 Heidi Straube

 

You must be set on fire by the inner sun.

You have to live your Love or else

You’ll only end in words.

 

– Rumi