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The Empty Canvas in My Head
After decades behind a camera, a photographer learns his mind has never produced images, a discovery that explains his compulsive archiving, his instinctive way of shooting, and his lifelong habit of trusting what's in front of him over what's in his head.
Alexander Kesselaar · September 2026
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Direct Experience: Meditation Without a Mind’s Eye
When you can't picture anything in your mind, meditation can seem off-limits. But the absence of mental imagery may be a gateway, not a barrier—one that leads more directly into presence and the heart of awareness.
Linda Wright · February 2026
