Mindscapes and Webscapes
Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at 4:14PM The mind has a layout of its own. Waiting for the explorer to uncover its territory, it shifts between its own landscapes, cityscapes, waterscapes and even desert patches.
Most of the time, much of its expanse is densely populated. Given the chance it is filled with thoughts of achievements, like city buildings on a city skyline.
It has its distinct character which can be seen when looking at it more closely.
It is populated by interesting characters in unexpected places; all telling stories with unsurpassed conviction.
As in most big cities, it is a hive of activity as ideas and thoughts come and go, intersecting with each other before simply moving on.
Leaving the cityscapes behind one comes across the seascapes, places of temporary rest and tranquility.
The landscapes of the mind change, sometimes providing solace in a storehouse of memories.
At other times the landscapes leave one in awe and wonder of the many facets of life.
What happens in one part of the mind, affects what happens in another.
Observation of the mindscape slowly brings one to the desert and its associations of solitude and reflection. Hidden amongst the rocks, the shadow side of the individual waits its turn to make itself known.
There is one property of the mindscape that is unique. It is constantly shifting. Noticing this, and practising an awareness of this on a regular basis, one reaches a place beyond its boundaries where there is only stillness and emptiness filled with possibility.
The photos I have used in this post were all taken of images on webcams, and depict scenes from around the world today as they were taking place. I have decided to call these pics webscapes, as I believe they illustrate and are another perspective of not only how much we as humans have in common, but also the extent to which we are not only connected, but very much interconnected.