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Chipping at the Law of the Hammer

“No matter how slow the film, Spirit always stands still long enough for the photographer it has chosen.”                                                                                        - Minor White Every retreat is a journey in itself, a process of discovery and growth.  I have always been fascinated by the wealth of knowledge that abounds and the intellect’s ability to tap into that and apply it in any number of ways. To a large degree my mind has always been my tool of choice in relating and understanding my world. In a society and culture that prides itself in being rational, it was to my advantage. However, through grace and my exposure to contemplation I have discovered how limited and limiting my approach has been all...

Through the looking glass. (And what we found there)

  "The best camera is the one that's with you."                                                                       – Chase Jarvis  You can look at these pictures and say that they are beautiful. They are. But they are much more than the result of skilful photography or state of the art equipment. They are first and foremost reflections of spiritual journeys and doorways into deeper insight for the retreatants on the Contemplative Photography retreat here at Barrowfield over the past weekend. Matilda gave words to the other discovery we all made anew, “Everything is worth a photograph.” George