Everywhere I look

Lately I've been seeing photographs everywhere I look. I'm not talking about seeing other people's photographs. I'm talking about looking at things around me and finding potential photographs there. Here's one I took today while standing on the apartment balcony I loved the way the clouds looked with the blue of the sky. I even loved the way the setting sun was reflecting off of the satellite dish on the roof of the house next door. My mind took in the view and framed it in the context of a photograph. Often when that happens I think I should take a photo of that, but then I don't get out my camera. You'd think that would be the logical thing to do, right? My sweetheart reminded me today that it's important to act on those creative impulses when they come. She's right.

I've been in creative mode a lot more lately and it's exciting, but I'm still getting used to it. I've spent a good portion my life doing very left-brain things, so I've often neglected the part of me that works in right-brain mode, and it's a huge part of me. Last night we were working on some new merchandise ideas and I felt like I was in my element. I feel the same way when I'm taking photographs, or singing and playing music. I'm so much more passionate about living when I'm focused on the right-brain side of my persona. My soul is coming to life more and more every day.

Interestingly enough I've noticed that with the increased passion and greater opening of my soul, I'm tapping into to my emotions on a much deeper level. That can be both good and bad. Today, after a 10 mile bike ride, I was laying on the floor doing crunches and I started to cry. No, it wasn't because of the stabbing pain in my abs. I had a sudden awareness of missing my brother. I'm not sure why it hit me just then, but it was swift and powerful. I guess when all is said and done, it's a good thing to be completely in touch with my emotions. Though sometimes I want to get off that ride, if only just for a breather.