the space between

Negative. Positive. Lifting up. Weighting down. We all know which one we'd rather have. In fact, I'd say many of us spend more time than we're willing to admit in a mental battle with the lesser thoughts inside our heads, longing for happier, lighter ones. I know I do, and I attempt to find relief by taking notes on what tricks work and which ones don't. In the end, it all comes down to my awareness of the world surrounding me. It's a balancing act, an attempt at something greater, leading me in the direction I seek. But what if I could put my mind on autopilot and stop the mental chatter? What if I could turn something negative around and make it positive? It's possible, and I've found that by picking up my camera and focusing on the present moment, I see simply what's in front of me. Nothing more. Nothing less.

Amidst the typical chaos that envelops our lives, finding a clearing, or rather opening a space within ourselves, can be tough. There's so much going on! But when we record this in an image, its easy to see. In its own mysterious way, negative space gives our eye a place to go, relaxing our outlook, restoring our senses. It calms the mind and soothes the spirit. So whether its a city scene at twilight or autumnsun08's fig sitting on a windowsill, through these visuals, we have the ability to transform meaning. And this power can extend into other aspects of our worlds healing those fractures within us. We take a deep breath, compose the image and then click, altering our reality. Negative space. Positive bliss.

How have you transformed your world lately?

Holly { soupatraveler }

sun spot by autumnsun08