tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post2433241827446108463..comments2024-03-25T21:54:29.130-07:00Comments on FocusingOnLife: Be StillUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-29668022787017687622016-03-30T18:50:39.122-07:002016-03-30T18:50:39.122-07:00Great images, Leigh! I totally agree with all you ...Great images, Leigh! I totally agree with all you say! We need to take time out to meditate.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17541748309832254889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-83022816011549278842016-03-30T07:05:15.567-07:002016-03-30T07:05:15.567-07:00wow leigh...thank you for the kind words. photogr...wow leigh...thank you for the kind words. photography is definitely a sort of daily mediation - be it a still life or otherwise. I love the analogy of turning down the volume of one's thoughts...it seems less daunting that turning it off altogether. :) more doable. xoxokellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05153095149911030832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-64481546765700018282016-03-29T18:06:03.321-07:002016-03-29T18:06:03.321-07:00That quote does make you stop and think...meditate...That quote does make you stop and think...meditate...I try, but can't seem to keep the many thoughts from flooding back in. I recently started back into my yoga routine which helps you to "be still" but it takes practice which I need lots of lol! You tulips are gorgeous, and I think whether its stills, nature, portraits or action shots, photography does help one to be still. Thanks for sharing a wonderful post, Leigh!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-18025000522815934042016-03-29T12:57:16.056-07:002016-03-29T12:57:16.056-07:00Those tulips make simply delightful still life pho...Those tulips make simply delightful still life photos! Meditation. There are so many times when I've thought about beginning this practice. But all I do is think about it. It has a strong pull and I need to do more than just 'think' about it. I need to 'do' it. Maybe you've given me just the push I need, Leigh. Dottihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00811399388989716265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-33215352651845510122016-03-29T07:59:13.323-07:002016-03-29T07:59:13.323-07:00I love that quote! I have been looking at joining ...I love that quote! I have been looking at joining a meditation center near me, but then saw Oprah's class and meant to take it, then decided I can do it on my own........this has been going on for a year . I think I need the hour class that the quote mentions!!!!!!<br />Good inspiration to do this....now!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05433584313253805817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-74149827772175068012016-03-29T07:49:05.685-07:002016-03-29T07:49:05.685-07:00Oh, my gosh, what a great quote! It's telling ...Oh, my gosh, what a great quote! It's telling us that those of us who need this practice the most (I fall in to that category) are the ones who do it the least. My oldest son discovered meditation a few years ago and practices it every day. My meditation seems to fall into the category of going out with my camera by myself and spending a few hours keeping my mind clear and enjoying my surroundings. It really does seem to help calm and quiet my thoughts. In fact, I have just such an outing planned today, not because I need to take photos but because I need the quiet and calm it will bring. Maybe that's one of the reasons photography is such a popular hobby and one that we practice for a lifetime. And I love your still life tulips! Such beautiful color and light! terriporterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14333055591899961253noreply@blogger.com