by Martha Brettschneider | Apr 1, 2021 | Life Lessons, Mindful Photography, Mindfulness, Workshop
Out of such transparency of the human heart, things of value are created and we are created. Such openness requires two ongoing devotions: the risk to be, to slow to the pace of creation, where all things join; and the courage not just to let through whatever comes...
by Martha Brettschneider | Jan 1, 2021 | Life Lessons, Mindfulness
A ginko was the first tree to grow back after the bombing of Hiroshima. That’s resilience! Happy New Year! I don’t know about you, but I woke up this morning feeling just a little bit lighter energetically. We still have many difficult days ahead while the...
by Martha Brettschneider | Sep 12, 2020 | Antiracism, Life Lessons, Mindful Photography, Mindfulness
As I wrote in my last post about turning my camera upward to trees to shift my usual point of view, I’ve made an intentional effort to widen my lens and embrace new perspectives this year. I can feel at the very core of my being that this is what we are all...
by Martha Brettschneider | Jun 4, 2020 | Life Lessons
Having compassion for others frees us from fearing … it turns our attention outward, expanding our perspective, making our own problems … part of something bigger than us that we are all in together.~ Thupten Jinpa “I keep a wall between myself and white women.” ...
by Martha Brettschneider | Apr 11, 2020 | Blooming into Mindfulness, Life Lessons, Mindfulness, Motivation
The first three weeks of being home-bound felt embarrassingly nice. As an introvert with a home-based business that has something of value to offer during the covid-19 situation, my work felt (feels) more meaningful and fulfilling than ever. Cognizant of my privilege...
by Martha Brettschneider | Apr 4, 2020 | Blooming into Mindfulness, Life Lessons, Mindful Photography, Photography
It’s my birthday today. If you’ve been following for a while, you might remember that on my birthday I usually take myself on a mindful Artist Date. Over the years this has taken different forms. Whether it’s taking myself to a museum, or traveling...
