I reflect on how mindful smartphone photography, a practice I developed after graduating from Trinity University, helped me overcome anxiety and depression, ultimately leading to my book The Mindful Photography Field Guide.

Have you ever wanted to take your smartphone photography to the next level, but when you get out there, you’re just not sure what to shoot? A long time ago, one of my favorite photography teachers taught me a valuable lesson: when in doubt, just follow the light.

Explore how John Denver’s 'Annie’s Song' transcends its romantic roots to become a hymn of divine love and connection to nature.

You. The one reading this. It isn’t a mistake that you landed here. There is power inside you to walk through this. Hang with me through these simple practices and I promise you’ll have a psychic shift that’s going to get you off the crazy train of self-harm. 

In a world filled with stress, anxiety, depression, and uncertainty, we all need a simple way to experience present moment serenity and contentment. Seem like a tall order? It’s not. In fact, you probably have the perfect tool you need to achieve this sense of calm in your pocket right now.