-----Edward Steichen (1879-1973) American photographer
Look
Now See
How often do I merely glance? Too often, I suppose.
Hurrying to somewhere, mind in the future.
But then why do I have eyes?
Frost covers the world, so I stop.
Looking at the lawn, diamonds shine up from between the blades of grass, twinkling brightly in the dawn.
This thrills me, and I smile, too!
A while back, I wrote a little article called The Wealthy Mind, which explores this concept a bit further. Whenever I feel overwhelmed or even just a bit down, I practice seeing.
Perception changes perspective, and this is great therapy.
I highly recommend it.
Edward Steichen was a photographer who eventually became the highest paid in the US. The reason? His art evoked emotion and great story. He had true sight. Take time to honor him and yourself by seeing someting today, his birthday.
(to see Edward Steichen's work, head to the Museum of Modern Art and Eastman House in Rochester, New York.)
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Comments: 13
I used to help do biology surveys, one technique was to stand in a predetermined spot at regular intervals for 15 minutes recording all sightings. I was always amazed at how much you can see, hear and smell in one spot in 15 minutes. Hell, it takes 2 or 3 minutes just to open up.