Obsessions

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Obsessions

An ugly word to some, which might be a sign of weakness, and has a shameful reputation associated with it. (Again, to some) 

We get obsessed with all sorts of things… people, animals, places, furniture, memories and thoughts… You name it and chances are we have already been engulfed mentally in it. (Better known as the dreadful O.C.D)

Sure in some cases it is ok to have our occasional fixations but it is dangerous to stay there as it could be a sign of mental illnesses to come, maybe even leading to schizophrenia where you may lose your sense of reality and / or emotional responsiveness.

Well, what if we could turn that obsession from being negative to positive? 

Rather than a devastating device of mental and physical torture, turn it into a healthy tool of productivity and build a stronger you. 

What is being called these days “Productive Obsessing” is when you put yourself into a meaningful, and hopefully, a useful passion. 

You might feel fatigue or frustration at times, but if you put your heart and head to it, you will be able to deal with those side effects that we all know very well, because you will be immersed in something meaningful and stimulating. 

Guess what? This is how most of the world’s icons got to be part of history. 

Einstein, Mozart, Da Vinci, Steven Jobs, Chef Ramzi… All had their Productive Obsessions, and although they went through a rollercoaster ride of motivational peaks and dips, they kept at it, and they did something they loved and inspired others, each with their own positive contribution to humanity.

I know it’s not easy (believe you me), but what the heck! Let’s give it a shot and obsess about something positive for a month or so. If you don’t like it get another one till you find the right obsession. 

And I admit, I’ve got my dark obsessions, but I am also working on positive ones and I hope that one day I will reach that stage of a “Euphoria”.

Here's to our Obsessions, 

Majed Bahiti
Friday, July 23, 2010 at 10:30pm

Scars & Imperfections

While some people try to capture the beauty of an image through a lens or ink it down on a piece of paper, they tend to look for the flawless side and hide the imperfections that are in front of them.

They work hard on cleaning up the tones, softening wrinkles, and patching the scars.

Well I say keep the scars, look for those imperfections, and embrace them!


They are the book that reads out what experiences and stories that need to be told.

Happiness, anger, joy, pain, confusion, loss, and hope…
All are emotions that are wiped clean by our fear of showing what life has taught us and what time has marked on our being.

These imperfections are what make us unique and remind us of what we went through.

So when you grab your camera next time, or when you are sipping that cup of hot coffee trying to figure out the angle in which you are going to use that pen, please remember that a picture is worth a thousand words…so don’t wipe those words and cut a story short.

And I just hope that we can work as hard as some artists do in showing the imperfections that hide deep in our souls…the scars that are not on the outside ... but rather deep in our hearts!


Here's to our Scars and Imperfections,

Cheers 2 u all

Majed Bahiti
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 10:40am