Bliss in the moonlight
Sitting outside at the lake – full moon – only sound is the lapping of the waves against the dock – this is the essence of creation – bliss
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January 22, 2012
“One Moment in Time”
We judge ourselves too harshly when we look at the now
(which may not measure up to our dreams and expectations)
and think
“This is My Life”
Rather than looking at our lives as a sequence of images
a flow of moments in time that – lived through, gathered together –
reflect complex lives of good times and bad
Triumphs and illusions of failure.
Underlying all:
The personal story of constant expression
of love, inspiration, depth of spirit, courage
The experience of pure moments
thankfulness to be alive.
Remember your story
(or perhaps you’ve forgotten
and need someone to tell it to you,
and remind you of the images)
Celebrate the amazing fact
that you are still here to tell the tale
Yes.
Then you may say,
“This is My Life.”
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Last week I posted a short article here about “sequencing” in photography – where you use the flow of a series of photographs to tell a story, rather than depending on one image to tell it all. I found once again that the choices we make in art often reflect the way we think about life.
Must your life right now be the “ultimate image?” Or can you relax and trust in the beauty of sequencing, your true life story…
Perhaps we could remember that, just as in “sequencing,” our lives cannot be evaluated by just one image, one moment in time.
January 17, 2012
In the creative zone – listening to KCRW Eclectic 24 tonight
Working on a photography project and listening to KRCW Eclectic 24 – what great programming!
I’ve been in the zone for hours as the music just keeps on going…
What do you listen to as you create?
“Halloween Spartans” – Galveston, Texas ©2011 Heidi Straube
December 6, 2011
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…
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