The artical entitled "Miracle" by Kim Zorn Caputo was very thought provoking. It made me feel that what I want to accomplish is actually possible. First, I feel that art or photography is a reflection of ones current state of mind. And secondly, it is very true how a simple task, such as clipping her nails, can bring a strong flashback to mind.
There are many times when I pop back and forth from current to past feelings. It is when I am not inhibited by sad past memories that I'm able to create art or write a paper. If I clear my mind and just simply create it turns out much better. Her artical was interesting to read because she chose many unusual words that were very creative to describe how she felt.
I am not a master of the english language so I don't have many words to chose from. I do however have an ability to draw. I feel a person can tap into that creative vein that runs through every human being - you just have to be open to it. Marilyn Bridges photo of Alaska I thought was beautiful. It shows the flow of the glaciers amoung the sturdy rugged mountains. I find nature to be healing and beautiful. It is determined to survive during human's progress.
I like how you state that the article was thought provoking! Indeed it was! It is amazing how different and unique each persons mind are, and the connection that one can make. It definately made me think outside of the box. Then I sat down and thought about some little things that bring back several memories in my past. I also like that you can clear your mind before creating a piece. I often find my poems and drawings, etc photographs reflecting my current state of mind, so more power to you that you are able to clear your mind! There isn't a day when I live completely in the present. I always consider what could have been or what it was and what it is, each past event is the underlying structure of what you are doing or saying today. I also agree that nature is beautiful and healing. I always go and sit on the dock or by the lake when I want to be alone and just think, the sound of the waves crashing on shore is just so soothing.
ReplyDeleteI can relate to you when you said "I am not a master at the English language". I found the vocabulary a little hard to follow but also found it very rewarding. While reading through the article I began to feel what she was saying.
ReplyDeleteI agree with what you say about nature being a beautiful and healing thing. I love to take pictures of nature it calms me when I take these pictures. Beauty is found in the most unlikely places in nature.
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