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Basic Moods Expressed
The practice of Zen meditation is a way to silence the sea of emotions within, particularly negative emotions, so that your mind’s surface becomes calm, and as smooth as a mirror. Photography is another way to consciously delve into and express your emotions. It can be a way to liberate yourself from negative emotions, as well as to emphasize the positive emotions. Using this practice in photography can result in powerful, authentic, and expressive photographs.
In Indian mythology, the various emotional moods are further divided into basic moods. The Navarasa are the nine basic moods of the soul. This concept also frequently occurs in music. In classic Indian music, it is common, for example, that a sitar composition ...
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