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Marty, a frequent blog visitor sent me an email about my last post.  He shared something I felt would add to the discussion. He said, “Creativity can be a filter… When someone is trying to be creative (obviously not in itself a bad thing), they are to some degree actively imposing some part of their consciousness/identity/spirit/(word choice TBD) into the process, stirring up their internal dialog.

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Your comments on being quiet, mindful, aware, allow the whispers of images hiding in plain sight to be heard, “ Psst, why don’t you see me? I’m right in front of you.” These images (IMHO) don’t need creativity, they just need to be recognized simply for what they are, nothing more, nothing less.  Idle does not have to be passive.”

I have been pondering Marty’s thoughts all day.  I believe he is right on the money and specifically can’t get this quote out of my head.  “Being aware allows the whispers of images hiding in plain sight to be heard!”  I LOVE THAT!!

I would add this, creativity does not need to be manufactured for the sake of being creative. Rather, we should strive to  live a creative life which may not necessarily mean anything more than being idle and listening for those whispers. Other times it might mean, turning on the multiple exposures or moving your camera while making your exposure to create a swipe!  

Thanks Marty!

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