As part of my daily spiritual practice, I make sure I not just ‘look out the back’, but go out there and spend time to investigate.
The things that are hidden from view are often the things that are not meant to be seen (in society). Most people would not go around the back to see the dumpsters and experience the smell and visceral nature of what is perceived as ‘ugly’.
If I am to grow, I need to take a daily inventory of all that I have, not just the ‘good’ things.
Metaphor is a powerful thing because language is how we construct reality. These days I’m no longer afraid to go ‘out the back’ and spend some valuable time there.
Noir 
Ah… I hadn’t gone deeper into the metaphor. Just thought you liked to photo grungy stuff. But naming and owning the grungy stuff does have a way of removing some of its power. Nice food for thought.
Thanks Beth.
I found that by asking myself what was it about grunge, that attracted me?
I then discovered there was more to the story than just LikE.
Gavin.
gavin, I really like this place, feels good. adding to my blogroll.
best,
david
Thanks David.
Wow! A well thought through post with great illustrative images to go with it. Fantastic Gavin!!!!!
Thank you.