The Next Right Thing 359: The Spiritual Practice of Looking Up and Down
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Mar 18, 2025 Engage in a unique daily practice that encourages reflection by taking photos of your shoes and the sky. This simple ritual is designed to enhance mindfulness and creativity, connecting you with the changing nature around you. Discover how this practice can deepen your spiritual awareness when approached with intention. It's a refreshing way to feel grounded and present in your daily life.
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Daily Above and Below Photos
- Every day, take two photos within about five seconds: one looking down at your shoes and one looking up at the sky above you.
- This simple act can be done anywhere and helps ground you in the present moment without overthinking.
Create and Save Diptych Photos
- Use Instagram's layout feature to create a diptych of your 'above and below' photos and add the date.
- Save the image to your camera roll instead of posting, making it a private daily documentation.
Photography as Tiny Reflection
- This photo practice serves as a tiny reflection and tiny creativity without needing to write or overthink.
- It allows documenting days visually and appreciating seasonal and locational changes subtly.