When Canon Canada invited me to help shape their new IGNITE program, I saw more than an opportunity to teach photography or filmmaking; I saw an opportunity to share a way of life and the importance of mindfulness.

One of the most fulfilling aspects of my career, especially in recent years, has been contributing to the Canon FUTURES program as a mentor.

Applications for the third year of Canon’s FUTURES program are now available here via the Canon Creator Lab until Friday, June 30, 2023.

If left to my own devices, and when different forms of stress lead me to forget much of what I have learned about embodying a positive mindset, I can lack gratitude for the overabundance of blessings in my life.