I am completely mesmerized by these before and after photos in the article Before and After: Portraits from Dathun. A photographer shot portraits of people on the first and last days of a 30-day meditation retreat. The goal is the document the “the observable changes after a period of intense practice.”
So I read this article and then I started thinking: Will I change outwardly during my 30 Days? I can hardly call my 15-minutes a day intense. And I certainly can’t commit to the kind of meditation that could be characterized that way, but I am going to from no meditation to some meditation. I am making a commitment to daily meditation, so will that make a difference in the shape of my face or the quality of my skin or smile, as it did for some of these people. Really. Some of the photos are really amazingly different.
So Saturday morning I woke up. I pulled out my camera before my coffee and before even getting out of my pajamas. And I took selfies standing in my kitchen. And then, near the end of my 30 Days, I’ll do it all again. And I’ll post the photos-untouched-side-by-side here on my blog so we can compare. And then we should be able to see if there’s an outward difference in my appearance. Interesting, right?
So it’s Monday. What are you up to this week?
I wonder what I’ll look like after 30 days of no pop/soda…..
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Oooo. Jackie! You should take a before and after. I bet there is a physical change!
This is so interesting. The changes are so slight, yet completely noticeable in all the people. Almost like a small twinkle in the eye or something. Anxious to see your results too!
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Yes Betsy! It’s like you can’t quite pinpoint the exact change, just that there’s a lightness to these people. I’m interested to differences too. I hope they’re positive! 😉
I’m so excited and interested in seeing the differences!!
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Hİ Anna,
I could not follow your post lately, sorry because of my illness and resting period.Now I am back . You have started a new 30 days. I really appreciate this 30 days projects.
Best wishes,
Sinem
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Sinem! I’ve missed you. I am sorry to hear you’ve been sick, but I’m glad you’re back and feeling well! Thanks so much for reading!