As I was thumbing through a photography magazine that highlighted photos from deserts, horse farms, mountains, and icy terrains, I found a particular article about being present where you are.
I felt immediately validated. On my daily walks, which happen just outside my front door, I find wonderfully interesting objects to photograph every day. I love to travel and find interesting subjects for my photos, but when I can’t, I love to just take a walk in my front neighborhood. The scene changes every day as the wildflowers bloom, the weeds take shape and the animals grow and wander.
I have seen countless breeds of birds, flowers, and animals. I nearly stepped on a fawn at one point. I have triggered a chorus line of leaping frogs as I approach the pond shores, and I have followed, with my line of sight, a woodchuck’s tour of our little pond.
The colors right outside my front door are vibrant and interesting. Whenever I step outside, camera in hand, I know I will find something amazing.
The same is true about writing. Last week, I was making tuna salad. The act of making lunch triggered a host of memories about my dad, my grandmother’s funeral, her farm, and a mosaic of influence from those who raised me.
I don’t how to make this a direct writing prompt. As writers, we need to be highly vigilant to our senses and memories. I don’t keep a notebook at the ready, but I have been know to write a poem as a Facebook post while sipping coffee at Barnes and Noble. I do suggest being ready with some sort of writing tools when these inspirations hit.
I can ask you if you have had any of these serendipitous moments either in writing or photography.
Post those in the comments.
Be in your moment.
Susan
So glad we get to do some of our “being present” exercises together with our Coffee and Camera days.
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Me too! Thanks for being such a good friend.
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