“The Outsider is a man who cannot live in the comfortable, insulated world of the bourgeois, accepting what he sees and touches as reality. He sees too deep and too much. But his salvation lies in his power to create his own values.”
~Colin Wilson
The quote above is both a diagnosis and an invitation—to step beyond resignation and create meaning, rather than waiting for it to be handed to you.
For me, it’s an invitation I’ve felt all my life.
Welcome. My hope is that the images and thoughts you find here will help you open your eyes to the possibility that much of what we’re told about life simply isn’t real. So much is an illusion. Beneath all the noise, there’s a quieter place—a space where you can feel a sense of calm and begin to discover the best version of yourself. If any part of this helps you see more clearly or feel less alone, then this work has purpose.
Principles I Strive to Uphold
Reject the idea of conformity. Embrace the belief that a person who keeps moving, welcomes change, and shapes their own values and identity is the one truly living. This individual makes connections, experiments, asks questions, seeks truth, and explores. Understand that it’s not this free-spirited person who should explain their actions to the world. Instead, it’s those who choose to conform to the safety of existing systems around them who may need to reconsider their choices.
Assess your life by the outcomes you achieve, not by the distractions of labels you associate with yourself.
About The Images
Because that is what it is all about.
All the images you see here are a reflection of my creative journey. Unless otherwise noted : I have personally crafted each one, infusing them with my artistic vision. In my quest to expand my horizons.
The Images Are Awakenings
{What Are Awakenings}
Awakenings : Life without the filters – points to the truth that life, just as it appears, is all there ever is – when the separation that divides us from each other and the world is seen as illusory. There is only always This. Life, lived without the interpretations that keep us from seeing the extraordinary wonder in the everyday appearances. Deep peace can be found, when it’s realized there is only ever this seamless web of aliveness.
{Awakenings Unfiltered Existence – Decoded}
Awakenings: The term ‘awakenings’ usually refers to those profound moments in life where we gain a deeper understanding or insight into the nature of existence. These experiences often come when we remove the preconceived notions, biases, and filters we have about the world around us. The concept encourages us to view life in its purest form, as it truly is, free from our cultural, social, and personal interpretations.
An awakening allows us to recognize the inherent interconnectedness of all things. We begin to understand that any perceived separation between ourselves and others, or between us and the natural world, is largely an illusion. We are all part of a unified whole.
Life without the filters: Life without filters encourages us to approach the world without our usual prejudices and expectations. It suggests we strive to view things as they genuinely are, rather than through the lens of our personal experiences or societal norms. In other words, it promotes experiencing life in its raw, unedited form. This idea doesn’t negate the complexities and nuances of life; rather, it acknowledges them without letting them color our perception unduly.
The extraordinary wonder in the everyday: This refers to the idea that even mundane, everyday experiences can hold profound beauty and significance if we take the time to truly observe and appreciate them. A dewdrop on a leaf, the rustle of leaves in the wind, a casual smile from a stranger – these simple occurrences can fill us with awe and joy when we learn to value them.
Deep peace in the seamless web of aliveness: This suggests that recognizing our interconnectedness with the world around us can lead to a deep sense of peace. When we realize that we are an integral part of the “seamless web of aliveness” that constitutes our universe, it can bring about a profound sense of belonging, peace, and tranquility. Recognizing this web of aliveness helps us understand that we are never truly alone; we are part of a larger, beautifully complex system of existence.
These ideas collectively point towards a shift in perspective – from viewing life through layers of interpretations and biases, to experiencing it in its purest form. This transformation can foster a sense of peace, unity, and awe at the inherent beauty found in the world around us.
Let’s Connect
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