When you want
an alternative to a typical hike
World Thru a Lens
Offers
Us modern, busy folks
A-for-fun-oriented walking journey with a camera--taking pictures of what attracts you; however, on this walk, the photos you "click" are not necessarily for capturing that "good" picture.
The basis for this kind of walk is is found and supported by combining findings in physics which investigates "significant coincidence" . It also draws from ancient insights about how the environment and we are in a dreaming.
So what we "see" (on this walk) when you press the button, will/can also serve as kind of (projection) negative--your picture or picture-story is likened to an X-Ray. However, instead of showing details of your physicalness, as a x-ray does, it shows/reveals aspects of your psychic reality.
It works when as you walk, certain "things" capture your attention; put together with your intention for information about what's going on in your life, perhaps what is trying to happen,
a story is imparted; and not necessarily in the overt tale, but between the lines, comes hints...
In this way, the camera is functioning as stethoscope to your depths.
(This is a for-fun-walk. Disclaimer: it is not intended to diagnosis or fix any problem. It is not meant to replace medical or professional advice).
Who is it for?
You who Looks out, to see within!
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These walks are not sight-seeing tours or wilderness excursions, and they are not strenuous, as you will not necessarily be climbing to the top of a mountain.
It mostly takes place in the woods or in a meadow. However, it can take place in a local park. It is designed to be fun and refreshing! |
--World thru a Lens
Starts with a question--it is a quest--
a walk when your camera functions as if it were a combination x-ray tool and divining rod, if you will, picking-up information from the world around us; then by story-telling what you see in your pictures, you find feedback about your quest/question.
It is for one person, a couple, a family (children must be 10 yrs old), a group (up to 5 people). No pets allowed, Sorry.
Journeys are 4 hrs. 7 hrs. or a Weekend ( a weekend here is defined as 2-3 days together, but not just Saturday or Sunday)
Where?
Various places (town, city, country) around Greenville, SC or Asheville, NC
Journeys take place all week long, in all 4 seasons.
*Scheduled World thru a lens walks will be cancelled and rescheduled in the event of heavy rain, big snow fall or severe weather conditions.
It is recommended that at least two people (friends/couple) go at a time
Upon registration a list of what to bring and what not bring will be emailed or mailed to you.
*You do not need a top camera. Smart phones...are fine. The camera or chip from the camera will be loaded into a printer to print out your pictures.
To make a reservation, ask questions,
please leave your contact information in an email sent to
[email protected]
Starts with a question--it is a quest--
a walk when your camera functions as if it were a combination x-ray tool and divining rod, if you will, picking-up information from the world around us; then by story-telling what you see in your pictures, you find feedback about your quest/question.
It is for one person, a couple, a family (children must be 10 yrs old), a group (up to 5 people). No pets allowed, Sorry.
Journeys are 4 hrs. 7 hrs. or a Weekend ( a weekend here is defined as 2-3 days together, but not just Saturday or Sunday)
Where?
Various places (town, city, country) around Greenville, SC or Asheville, NC
Journeys take place all week long, in all 4 seasons.
*Scheduled World thru a lens walks will be cancelled and rescheduled in the event of heavy rain, big snow fall or severe weather conditions.
It is recommended that at least two people (friends/couple) go at a time
Upon registration a list of what to bring and what not bring will be emailed or mailed to you.
*You do not need a top camera. Smart phones...are fine. The camera or chip from the camera will be loaded into a printer to print out your pictures.
To make a reservation, ask questions,
please leave your contact information in an email sent to
[email protected]
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,Your Retreat-Journey Coach
Brett Noel brings a combination of experiences to World through a Lens. For one, he draws from and connects to his background as a multidisciplinary artist (photographer, musician, and poet) with his previous work as a therapist, where he worked with the powers of the arts to gain insights. His attempt to communicate what and how WTL works, draws from his background as a college teacher in most undergrad courses in psychology. For thirteen years he taught at Marist College, Mount Saint Mary at West Point, and Ulster Community College. In a big way, WTL is influenced by his experiences with various folks who live close to the land from places around the world, This includes some time with peoples from the Ute tribe, Navajo and Lakota peoples. Interwoven in the preparation of these steps , are insights about earth/human relations as disseminated by such folks as Dr. Arnold Mindell, Dr. Joanna Macy, John Seed, Dr. Michael Cohen and others. Moreover, these types of walks also grew out of the research around the world and inspiration of Dr. Jeff Kelton, and the both of us offering what we called "Dreamwalks" in the Catskill Mountains of New York. Another contributing mountain of inspiration stems from the late mythologist, Joseph Campbell. He served as one of his audio/visual aids for seven years. When talking about the earth, Campbell asked us to consider that "When you see the earth from the moon (referring to the astronaut, John Glenn description when in a rocket hoovering above earth), you don't see any divisions there of nations or states..." Brett is an avid woodsman, married, and has two grown daughters. |
TESTIMONIALS
Peter B. ( Hypnotist, Shamanic Sound Healer, Woodstock, NY)
"We walk -no, run - through this world with our eyes open, most of the time not seeing. We look, but we do not see. Thank you foR the opportunity to SEE. There is so much beauty around in nature...so many layers of information and wisdom. On my "World Through a Lens" walkabout with Brett, I was gently guided to find that beauty and use it to create my own " heroes journey". Thanks my friend".
Stan R.(Retired Contractor, NC)
"This was like a magical mystery tour-- we experienced great places, took outstanding photos, in the company of wonderful people, and the restaurant at end was superb! The whole shabang of it has class and integrity! It was like a modern abbreviated pilgrImage/vision quest combined. It is like a walking Tarot/I Ching reading rolled into one."
Rena W. ( Artist, from NC and NV)
"I work 50-65 hours a week at a regular job, besides being an artist in the city. I usually go to the Woodstock area to get away . It's only 2 hours from Manhattan and depending on the season I use the break to catch-up on TV, stroll around town and eat. This fall I found this card for "World Through a Lens" . Well all I can say is I was changed after this very deep walk. I not only saw and connected with some places I did not previously know about, but took wonderful photos, and had a revelation! It is a priceless trip, and Brett goes out of his way to make sure it goes well."
Frank Q., (Minister, NY)
"I was dealing with a medical issue after some other life changing issues, and this walk was multifaceted, it reaffirmed and further nurtured my connection with nature, as well as, confirmed brewing insights into my journey along with providing me more awareness of underlying threads in my story."
Shirley D. (Massage Therapist)
"I was pondering about some challenges in my work. I have been a meditator for a long while and one who consults various Tarot decks over the years. This is like creating your own deck. I was blown away on what it showed me!! I had a breakthrough! This walk besides offering great relaxation tools in nature, offered me an opportunity to really contemplate deeper--it was a like a vision quest for contemporary folks like me-to receive feed back from the Universe".
Richard R. (Professional Photographer, from NY)
"I have known Brett for a while, encouraged him with this because i could see the value but in a different way than Brett--all the value of telling a story and how this can provide self insight. For a long while I could not get how a picture or a group of them could prove useful for my personal life. Well, was giving him much resistance, until one day, in a coffee shop, he just said to me let me show you and asked me to take out just one photo from my I-Phone. I choose one, he asked me a few questions. I was floored--it really revealed things!..."
