Reflective

What is Your Greatest Self Imaginable?

What is the greatest self that you can possibly imaginable? The answer to this has the power to completely change your life.

Aaron Ramirez

4 minute read

It’s December, and that means its time for me to reflect on the past year as part of a larger process that I’ve put together over the years. This begins with reviewing the vision I’ve created for my own life. A vision that’s formed by answering this single question:

The Opportunity Within Discomfort

How discomfort can lead to growth instead of frustration.

Aaron Ramirez

5 minute read

Travel acts as the great intensifier of all experiences. Instead of just having fun I can be in a state of bliss. More than a feeling of control, I often realize the total freedom we have in life. And on the other end of the spectrum—instead of getting sick, illness brings me to a halt. Loneliness elevates into a complete disconnect, and jadedness is overshadowed by simply not giving a shit. Of course this isn’t unique to travel, but during my solo journeys especially, I often find myself in…

Why Quitting Photography Felt Good

Photography is a great love of mine. I would never leave the door without my camera. Recently though, I made the decision to quit photography, and it felt good.

Aaron Ramirez

3 minute read

I love photography. Ever since I discovered Diane Airbus, around the age of 18, I had a deep appreciation of it, as an art form. Back then photography seemed unreachable to me. My compositions were crap. I had no clue about color or lighting. What I once thought were great photos of mine, are now laughable. Things changed drastically over the past 2 years though. I took the time, to learn how to properly use my camera. I even bought one, that was modest, but highly capable. I still…