My delete key is getting used way too much on the Olympus Mailing List
lately. Let's not forget the purpose of this list.
Perhaps it is age or my commitment to the journey, I'm not really sure. It
probably doesn't make any difference which it is, however it strikes me as
being sad that we, as human beings, are so intolerant of our differences.
Some
might say we should celebrate them. Perhaps a bit of time to reflect on what
our "rightness" buys us might shift the rudder a tiny bit. Most, who have
any introspection at all, would not be particularly pleased with their
purchase.
What works for me about this list is the sharing of a bit of wit and wisdom,
some images, a love for photography (both yours and mine), gaining access to
goods and services I need and in general that it is a resource that keeps me
learning and sharing about something we all have in common.
What doesn't work (for me) is when we in some form or another we share our
"rightness" at the expense of someone else being "wrong." There is a price
to be paid, in my opinion, for having to be "oh, so right". The "righteous"
usually are not aware of the cost to there health and well being. So maybe we
all need to take a breath from time to time . . .
Geebee provides me with a breath almost every day. As I reflect on his work
and mine, I connect with perhaps what is really important in life. As I
prepared some images this morning to be entered in a club critique/competition
I
took a breath and reflected. As I prepared a print to be mailed to a fellow
photographer and friend, I took a breath and reflected on our common bond
and what that relationship means to me. We are not the same and we are more
alike than different. I neither know nor care about her politics. I do know
her images and I know who she is as a person. I took a breath and enjoyed
it.
My request this morning is for us all to take a collective deep breath and
enjoy the day. Enjoy life. Enjoy a bit of inner peace. Share that peace
with others. [8^) Bill Barber
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