The Wheel of Fortune visited me a few days before Christmas. It did not bring instant riches or a winning lottery ticket, but perhaps it brought something even more powerful. This simple morning Tarot pull sparked something. I did not really feel it immediately, but as the days passed, pressure was building. By Christmas Day,ContinueContinue reading “The Wheel of Fortune and What It Taught Me About Sustained Creativity”
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Unfiltered Reflections on the Creative Process
This is the result of an experiment in the creative process. Another step to understand where creativity comes from. What fuels it, how does it grow? Where do the creations come from? What does it feel like? An exploration that explored what nudity, inner fire and even the inner-algorithms of AI might teach us aboutContinueContinue reading “Unfiltered Reflections on the Creative Process”
Emotions: Driving Force of Creation
For much of my younger adult life I prided myself on what I perceived to be discipline and self control. When emotions did ‘slip’ through, they came through malformed and harsh. I believed that ‘I’m no artist’….I can still hear the piercing thought ring out as I write. I felt frustrated that I ‘had noContinueContinue reading “Emotions: Driving Force of Creation”
Vital Creativity
I very recently picked up some acrylic paint supplies to try my hand at it. I’m sure I’ll write more about this later, but lately I’ve found that any kind of artwork, good or not; feels incredibly energizing. I’ve set the intention to make a little piece of art every day, no matter how shortContinueContinue reading “Vital Creativity”
A Turtle and the Four of Cups
After meditating in the forest, I was on my way back when I crossed paths with a woman walking her dog. As she approached me, I thought, “I wonder what message this person has for me.” As she approached, we glanced at each other and said our good mornings. She stopped, looked at me, andContinueContinue reading “A Turtle and the Four of Cups”
How Photography Helped Me Connect with My Inner Self [2024 In Review]
above: my 2024 top 4 picks As I reflect on 2024, I realize it was a year of profound growth and understanding. Toward the end, I didn’t get out as much to take photographs, but in that time of stillness, I began to grasp why photography means so much to me. What I truly feelContinueContinue reading “How Photography Helped Me Connect with My Inner Self [2024 In Review]”
Authentic Creativity
I just read a blog post by Anthony Robert that helped clarify and solidify something that has been nagging at me for some time. This nagging has been constant for years, but in recent months, it has started to come into focus. We are told again and again to find a creative niche and stickContinueContinue reading “Authentic Creativity”
A Purpose (Wonders in our own Back Yard)
As I keep falling deeper and deeper into photography, I not only realize that I am officially hooked, but also that our photos can serve some broader purpose. I feel that many who live in my local area don’t fully appreciate the Forest Preserve Districts we have. It’s true they are not grand vistas, theyContinueContinue reading “A Purpose (Wonders in our own Back Yard)”
Hobby vs. Passion
I’ve got to go out on some photo shots though and have posted some images on my Viewbug Profile here: https://www.viewbug.com/member/RogerBrooks. Check them out and let me know what you think! This whole photography ‘thing’ has really taken me by surprise. As I’ve said before I always had a huge passion for the outdoors, butContinueContinue reading “Hobby vs. Passion”