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“If we go back to the old distinction where we divide photography into windows and mirrors, I do feel there are now a lot of mirrors, and the windows all tend to show the same thing." theguardian.com/artanddesign/2…

Choosing one's own pace. And how the words we use to describe it make a difference! theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

Another fascinating piece by Richard Fisher bbc.com/future/article…

A wet day today and Rorschach has been out paddling in the puddles - what can you see in tonight's image?

Here are three humble (science-backed) ways to slow down time. My monthly newsletter went out a few days ago. Would have posted it here earlier, but am - you know - doing things slowly... Photo: Sia Windig. It's a drone image of her footsteps on a beach. wearejustlooking.org/letter32/

Mindful photography walks around London: meetup.com/justlooking

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Parents in this town collectively agreed not to give children smartphones until secondary school, in an attempt to create a new social norm. Love this example of culture-shaping from Mind over Tech's newsletter. irishtimes.com/ireland/educat…

I find it really insightful when we use AI purposefully (rather than accidentally) as a mirror .... this is a humorous example, but points to how intensely our world is filled with strong stereotypes - for better or for worse. hipporeport.com/en/stereotypic…

On resisting tidiness...

This is why I love photography - not because it's always beautiful, but because it honours life with attention.

This is a bit like when people listen carefully to us only to figure out how they can change our minds - but worse, much worse. wired.com/story/ai-thoug…

Reading this on your phone? Take a brief moment to notice how your fingers use the touchscreen by interrupting the circuit and redirecting the small charge of electricity through your body. 📷 by Joseph Molines wearejustlooking.org/letter33

During the holidays, I often get cynical about all things magical and wonderful. But in my latest Just Looking newsletter, I make a case for the practice of wonder... In Defence Of Wonder wearejustlooking.org/letter34/

If an image could smell like cinnamon-spiced hot chocolate with tiny marshmallows...

Amid all this horrific news, we need whatever inner nourishment we can get to stay engaged. Maybe something as simple as noticing the colours around you could help? wearejustlooking.org/letter35

An invitation from Menka Sanghvi: Whether you're working on a new #mindfulness project and want to apply to the Awards, or you want to support others by offering your expertise, resources, or sponsorship, you're welcome to join our #Innovation community! innovationsinmindfulness.org

Looking forward to answering your questions about this year's Awards on Tue 26 March! (Register to join us or to watch the recording afterwards.)

Artists are getting active in the campaign to roll back the phone-based childhood. Here's an amazing 4 minute music video: Fight the Algorithm. Catchy tune, powerful dramatization, from Lea Kalisch: youtube.com/watch?v=y8reZy…