Spring in the Napa Valley
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I am a 24 year-old author and photographer currently living in Northern California who is inspired by nature, Zen Buddhist literature, hiking, laughing, meditation, and poetry. Opening ourselves up to the questions and learning to pluck the ego from our experience, life manifests and shows itself in its truest form. Live the life that is here and enjoy the time that has been given to you. Please visit dondianda.com for more details about Mindfulness & Photography...
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Your photos are incredible! What is your instagram username? :-)
Hey, thank you! My instagram username is dondianda
You're an author.. What did you write? I've been wanting to write a book but I don't know how to get started.
Hey, I wrote a book about mindfulness practice called “See for your Self: Zen Mindfulness for the Next Generation.” Basically, I sat down and wrote each day for about a month on a topic I was extremely passionate about and before I knew it, I had a 50,000 word manuscript that I edited for the next 18 months with the help of friends, teachers, and family, and then there it was - a finished product. So if I could give you any advice, it would be (1) find a topic that inspires you (2) spend at least an hour each day writing your ideas down (especially with a clear mind - this can be accomplished either with a walk or a 20 minute meditation), and (3) don’t rush it. The material will come to you when you are ready to receive it. That’s the creative process at least. If you have more questions about publishing, I would be happy to help!
Breezy afternoon
Follow the light
Hi there Sir! I chanced upon your blog through Tumblr's spotlight and I hope you don't mind me rummaging through the archives. I am amazed by the landscape photographs you took of California and I hope I get to visit SoCal someday. Your photos made me to keep looking forward to that occasion :]
Hey! Thanks for reaching out. California is amazing because it offers so many different/unique settings — whether it is the coastline , the expansive southern desert, Sierra Nevada mountains, or towering redwoods groves, there is always something pretty cool within driving distance. Keep up the good work yourself, I really enjoyed cruising through your blog, and ill have to try one of those recipes!
