The outdated purpose of negativity.
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- čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
- The recorded talk I prepared for med students at USC on the outdated purpose of negativity and how street photography can be a healing exercise of mindfulness. Much love to you and your peaceful state of mind.
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Transcript:
It was the darkest night of the year: We turned off our screens and drove far from the city where there was no service, no noise…no moon, and no light pollution. We finally arrived and I got out of the car and looked up… and Wow... . Was the only sound I could mutter. With hairs standing up on my skin, I was… Speechless… It was an intense moment of awe.
This overwhelming feeling is indescribably therapeutic for me. But, What causes an awe moment? I believe it’s while witnessing unprecedented beauty… to the point where I’m at lost for words. It’s Almost like I don’t have a choice. The grandure of that moment dominates all of my senses Leaving no room for words. Leaving no room to dwell on the past or to worry about the future. This is where I am most at peace. I am completely present and it feels incredible.
Thankfully, you don’t have to travel to Joshua tree or the Grand Canyon to get to this level of presence and beauty. You can find it everywhere, even in your own backyard with the right perspective. This is good news because pain appears to be everywhere… And my wheelchair only goes six mph. It’s almost like we’re diligently looking for adversity…Well, that’s because we are.
It’s important to understand, seeking negativity is an evolved human trait that helped ensure our survival. Our strength and speed were not enough to protect our great ancestors from the dangerous predators of the past. What allowed us to survive was the mental capacity to recall the painful past, analyze for danger and the ability to imagine possible negative outcomes of the future. And we made a ton of errors.
Is that branch a snake? Nope. Is that rock a lion? Nope. Seeking threats to avoid danger is why we’re prone to manifest negativity. It ensured our survival, but not our happiness. This is the source of an emotional disadvantage that cognitive scientists refer to as: THE NEGATIVITY BIAS. This is why humans pay more attention and give more weight to negative experiences. This bias allowed us to avoid hazardous predators of the past. Those threats are vastly gone but our genetic programming is still the same.
Some people are turning to meditation to accommodate to the pressures of our modern world. And for good reason, Mindfulness is an ancient practice that has recently been scientifically proven to help alleviate depression and anxiety disorders. For me, the pursuit of street Photography indirectly been a healing exercise of mindfulness. The creative process has enlightened my eyes to the true kind nature of my neighbors and to the beauty that surrounds me, always. Carrying me through some of the darkest moments of my life. Nothing would make me happier than to share my process with you in the hopes of bringing new joy and meaning to even just one person’s life.
So with that in mind, I want to leave you with a take home photography assignment.
The next time you are lost in a negative thought pattern. I want you to stop what you’re doing. Maybe step outside… Take a few deep breaths. Bring out your camera, open your settings and imagine turning up the positivity bias to full blast! In this moment you’re no longer programmed to seek out danger. You are safe. Like a scavenger hunt, allow your camera to lead you to the beauty in the mistakenly ordinary. Seek out love in what you mistakenly feared. It’s not going to be easy, you’re up against 2 million years of evolutionary programming, but I promise, it will be worth it. With lots of practice, you’ll find awe inspiring moments worth capturing that you’ve been missing all along. Ultimately, I hope you’ll learn to leave your camera at home, because you’re not looking for an image. You’re looking for a process. A process of transformation. And a process of healing. Thank you for listening…
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To everyone asking. Anthony is still here a fighting strong!! And taking photos more beautiful then ever. He’s on Instagram and Twitter actively it seems , follow him there !!
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Thank you! I was getting worried about him
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Thank you!
I love this so much. I love it on a ridiculous level. It speaks volumes.
Dear Anthony! This video is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing your heart with us.
Hi Anthony, you are such an inspiration. I pray your happy as can be and I pray your mama is doing good. ALS is devastating if we allow it to devastate us. You are so positive Anthony, Thank you for shining your light so bright to lead others like me don't fall down in darkness. 😔😊🤗🙏🏻
you are an inspiration! thank you so much.
I've been watching your videos . All respect for you Anthony . Brazilians are watching you !
Man I love your positivity. I'm sending you all my hugs!
(REPEAT FROM YOUR DOCUMENTARY) I am a photographer; however, I stopped taking images years ago. I think I have shot a few here and there. Unlike you, it is not my body so much as it is my mind. I have lost something. I am sad, very sad. I live with pain every day. I have lost my dream. I loved carrying my camera everywhere I went, composition and the love of chasing the light was everything to me, today not so much. Only getting through the day is hard work. Thank you for sharing your story. It touched my soul. Maybe this is why I have been watching youtube none stop, to find you, your words. I feel your heart I am going to try.
Karon Price i can understand you. I love street photography but I have no energy. And getting through the day sometimes is hard work..(also i lost my beloved grandad recently, but I was sad long before that) Maybe we are depressed?..
in Russia where I am from, my heart beats for you brother, don't be afraid
I love your spirit and soul. Sending you the energy from every star in the universe.
Thank you Anthony. I have never thought about the way negativity and fear have been ingrained as a means of survival. It makes sense. I love your encouragement to find beauty in each moment. To live in the now. To allow the positive to push away the negative. Your street photography is warm and real. You capture life as it is....... in the moment. Thank you so much for the reminder that with or without my camera, precious moments await. I just need to keep my heart and mind open to them. Sending you love. Terri
Thanks man - I feel like we all need this talk :)
This is so spot on, and thank you for being you Anthony!!!
I’m sorry I’ve taken my own life for granted. You are a true inspiration. I want you to know how amazing you and your family are. You aren’t your disability.
Wow, Anthony! Thank you so so much! Big hugs from Italy 😘
Anthony from the first moment I saw you I knew that you were something special from the moment he went viral I've been following you throughout the years and I love your content I want to say thank you so much for posting and sharing this experience with us I would also like to see more content so you always forever live on here on the internet but also thank you so much for inspiring me I will forever carry you in my heart and you will forever be with me
Thinking of you! Thank you for this! ❤️
How beautiful! Assignment accepted.
God bless you and I truly mean that.
Dear Anthony, let me tell you that you are real Hero. Super-hero. You are so priceless, so precious. And God loves you so much ❤️❤️☺️
Bless you.
Every your word is unforgettable legacy and hope
I wish you posted more often. I understand why you don’t.
This quarantine must have made your life even worse . 💕💕💕 I really feel for you. You’re in my thoughts...
This is exactly what I’ve been looking for!Words can’t even describe this feeling of love and compassion I got after watching your video. Thank you very much for doing this Anthony.Hugs and love from Japan!
Thank you Anthony. I have M.S. M.S. don't have me. I like your saying
M.S is not that bad , it's slowly progressive at least. Hope your illness become very slow and you regain cognitive skills .
Renee, your message and your fight against MS is as important as Anthony's. Mara's comment that MS "isn't that bad" was ignorant and disrespectful of the very real challenges of MS. As a nurse whose father was rendered quadriplegic and unable to speak at 41 yrs old from MS, people like Mara need to be less judgemental curiosity, to seek out information, to understand that we are better people when we choose compassion and advocate for all people with disabilities.
Your photography is so soul touching!! The best gift is seeing the beautifulness that surrounds us. That's one of my favorite lessons I learned after a traumatic loss, I won't bore you with the story but the day I received this lesson/gift was beautiful ❣️ I'm going to take more pictures, because of YOU!!
ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!! LOVE YOU ANTHONY AND YOUR FAMILY!! GOD LOVES AND BLESS YOU💕❤😇
You are my inspiration to improve and continue photography no matter the adversity.
This is so interesting! I will try the positivity bias setting next time I turn on my camera/brain :D
Nothing like the staying in the moment. Amazing. I love this ♥️ thank you. When I got diagnosed with CVID..... I found great peace in taking photos. Taking in moments. Moments in time. ♥️ and to just live in the moment... I constantly still have to choose to be in a moment. To see and feel the love and beauty that surrounds us 24/7. Bring the light down ✨ that sparkle. Why can’t we bring heaven to earth .. if only for a moment 💫💫🌈 I’m rambling. Lol
You are doing amazing 😁😁
Really thinking of you, sending prayers and love,❤
Your work is fantastic
I stumbled upon your blog the other day and I am so moved by your words, your photography, your videos, the way you edit and patch things together. Your work really speaks to me. Please keep making these amazing videos. Warm wishes from Austin, Tx.
Thank you Anthony ! I need this so much right now !
Thank you man, that was special. Like really special.
Beautiful
Hope you are doing well🙏
GOD BLESS YOU. We are praying for a full recovery and even more!
Dudes still kicking to this day. What an inspiration
You will be rewarded for this. You Mr Anthony, will be rewarded.
I will listen and watch this daily !!! You’re such an inspiration 🙏🙏❤️
I just found you this evening through Soul Pancake, and am enjoying your videos. Thank you for this uplifting reminder of the beauty and kindness which is all around us. Your photography is amazing--and especially fun to see places around town that I recognize! I'm hoping to see you zipping around town (in the middle of the street?), and if I do, I'll stop and say "hi"! Thank you and looking forward to seeing more photos. : )
Beautiful 🌻 so great full that I found your channel
I can no longer live without this video in my daily routine. I cannot express how wonderful this is to me.
You have a beautiful soul. Thanks for the valuable words.
This is a great project, thank you.
Hey we are wondering about what happened with you are you ok? You are LOVED 🥰
I've watched this thrice.
For some reason it makes me emotional every time.
YES!! 💛 Excellent perspective & one we ALL need to adopt!
Thank you for sharing this wisdom and letting us in to see that beautiful soul of yours❤️
Anthony god bless you !! Love you,and your family ❤️ I love to see you , you have so much to teach us , don't stop 🙏🏻
I wish I can save you and help you I feel lost right now. Can't stop the tears right now. I complain about my health and I'm watching you in so much pain...... I'm so sorry Michael. I will pray for you. You have some much to live for.
I just wanted to say that I'm glad you came up as a recommendation. You have been such an inspiration and I've shared your vids with my boyfriend and my daughter. Your photography is phenomenal whether in your chair or not. I hope that your doing well and ready to see some more vids!
How's Anthony doing??
I dont know, i would like to know.. havent uploaded in 1 year.. :(
He posts on Instagram
Hey Anthony. You might think that I am just a random person, but actually, I am your cousin. Your step-mother is my aunt. You used to live with her and your dad. My aunt told me about you a few days ago, and when she told me I am your cousin, I was shocked. Anyways, I am praying for you!💕
Love this so much Anthony ! Wow this is a beautiful message !!!!! One of the most beautiful messages I have ever heard in my life! Love sent out to you and your family!!!!
Truly inspiring human being, so gutted to see your last video! Such an amazing person!
Your an inspiration! Stay strong my friend!
Thank You.
Hope you're doing well Anthony. Thinking of you.
see his insta and twitter
I wish I could be as strong as you are... and amazing pictures by the way!!
Wow!!! Sending prayers your way.
This is the most beautiful touching video .
Omg this has opened my eyes.
Any update?
Thank you🌹💗
Wow... this is so amazing. Much love Anthony ❤️
Thank you so much. This is so beautiful.
This video is sooo beautiful 👋🏼 from Holland!
Great words from a true inspiration!
Thank you Love!
Thank you 🙏
I love this so much. And love that Matisyahu song at the end
love your work brother!
Anybody knows how he doing now?
Probably gone
He still post on Facebook
Thanks for sharing
Love love love
Hi how is Anthony doing? I just saw his videos!!!!
This is so powerful
So inspiring
I just saw you on another channel. Amazing way you describe life as the moment we live at present. You later video does not allow comments ..
While I don't think negativity bias is completely outdated, I believe that we need a positivity bias as well. I like the expression "turn on your positivity bias", because negativity bias comes naturally, but positivity bias usually calls for a conscious decision and effort: to seek love in what you see - the potential to love and the need to be loved.
Gratitude. Mindfulness. Empathy. #dis
The stoppage of the video updates is unsettling to say the least. How are you doing brother?
I Anthony gone now??
Prayers prayers prayers ❤️
You’re so strong. You’ve got this💪🏼. Accept Jesus as your savior to forgive all of you sins, to be saved for eternally ❤️.
Amen. I second this.
I love you bro
Did he and his wife separate? I couldn't find anything new about them since 2014/16. Wish you all the best.
Update on one of his video comments said that they split. :(
Ok all I have seen is his brand new video where his comments have been turned off so I will say it here i have no idea what is happening but I really wish I can give him more support so if he has anywhere I can donate or something please let me know
Anthony, maybe you could do a Q&A video to raise money for your expenses? You have a number of subscribers and could generate a lot in a few days. just a thought.
Where has Anthony gone too 😢
Hello Anthony how are you doing? Love your pictures so beautiful
Please any information. Can we still help?
♥️♥️♥️🥰
Hi Anthony
I just found your channel. How is your mom doing? Are you doing ok and do you still need help?
加油！
Hello Anthony. How are you? I hope ok.
Hi Anthony plz meet dr Tomar in India. You can search him on you tube
Rip
Is he died?
Someone here know about him now please?
someone knows what happened to him now?
♥️ (:
I'm sorry it's getting so hard for you to talk