I walk to meet my thoughts. Amidst life's noise, thoughts get buried by endless distractions. Walking removes these, creating a calming rhythm for deep thinking. Time slows, allowing you to hear what you've been too busy or afraid to notice.
A chessboard's depth of field mirrors life, where every element and decision has crucial significance. Understanding each "piece" clarifies strategy, highlighting interconnectedness and purpose in your life's overall picture.
Sharing personal work often feels like sharing one's soul because it embodies vulnerability, fears, and hopes. It's an act of courageous exposure, where creations are deeply intertwined with the creator's identity. This process necessitates overcoming self-doubt and the fear of judgment, ultimately fostering connection when the work resonates with others.
Your life is an unedited masterpiece. Embrace its imperfections and appreciate the present journey, recognising its inherent value without constant revision.
Shooting with just one prime lens enhances creativity and presence. This approach compels photographers to engage more deeply with their subjects and to compose shots with greater intention. By working within the limitations of a single tool, it fosters a profound appreciation for simplicity, reinforcing the idea that less truly is more in both photographic practice and in life generally.
Writing clarifies thoughts and beliefs. Putting ideas on paper forces organisation, revealing underlying beliefs and making abstract ideas concrete, helping you understand what you truly think.
Compassion fuels creativity. Overcoming self-doubt and linking worth to productivity comes from embracing self-kindness, creative walks, and creating for joy, emphasising enjoying the process over perfection.