Sometimes life slows you down—whether you ask for it or not. For me, a spinal cord injury made reaching the shoreline impossible for a time. I couldn’t move through the world the way I once did, so I had to learn to see it differently. That shift in perspective is where Through My Eyes began.
Experience a mindfulness photography book—a collection of images and reflections designed to help you pause, breathe, and reconnect with the present moment. It invites you to slow your thoughts, soften your focus, and notice the quiet beauty that often slips by when life feels rushed or overwhelming.
This isn’t just a photography book. It’s a gentle mindfulness practice you can return to—whether you’re in a hospital room, at home recovering, or simply trying to find stillness in the middle of everyday chaos.
Finding Mindfulness in Quiet Moments
The coastline is full of moments that rarely demand attention—the subtle rise of a tide, the glow before sunrise, the curve of a dune, a lone tree holding its ground against the light. These are the moments that ask you to stop and be present.
Each photograph in Through My Eyes is an invitation to mindfulness. A pause. A breath. A chance to experience the world not as something to rush through, but as something to gently observe.
Tree at Sunrise
“As soon as I rounded the corner, I knew I needed to photograph this tree. It wasn’t my plan for the morning, but when I saw it I knew my plan was out the window. I continued walking, but I only took a few steps before turning around to find the perfect spot. I was drawn to the simplicity—the silhouette, the orange horizon, 25 minutes before sunrise. For me, beauty is in simplicity.”
— Mike Dooley
Why Use a Mindfulness Photography Book?
As a Veteran, I’ve learned the value of having tools in the kit for mental well-being. Mindfulness doesn’t always look like meditation cushions or quiet rooms. Sometimes, it looks like falling into an image and letting your nervous system settle.
Engaging with photography—what I call falling into the print—creates space for calm. When you spend time with an image, your breathing slows, your heart rate eases, and your attention gently returns to the present.
Through My Eyes is designed to support mindfulness by helping you:
- Visual Stillness: Slow down through observation.
- Nature Connection: Bring the beach or forest to your bedside.
- Stress Reduction: Break the cycle of worry.
- Perspective Shifts: See beauty in “quiet” or overlooked moments.
- Daily Practice: Use as a 5-minute meditation with a single page.
What You’ll Discover Inside
Mindful Coastal Imagery
High-quality photographs of sunrises, waves, dunes, night skies, and hidden shoreline moments.
Guided Reflections
Short, thoughtful passages that encourage mindfulness, gratitude, and presence.
A Veteran’s Perspective
How military service, injury, and recovery shaped a new way of seeing—and being.
Healing Through Art
Supporting the Veteran Artist Community
When you choose Through My Eyes, you’re supporting a Veteran-Owned Small Business. My journey—from the Air Force to the art studio—has been about second chances, quiet resilience, and finding meaning through creativity.
Every image is part of that mission: to offer moments of calm, reflection, and connection—one photograph at a time.
Explore the rest of my Books Collection to see how mindfulness, hope, and resilience weave through each release.
Choose Your Experience
- Digital PDF: Instant access, perfect for any device, zoomable for detailed study.
- Paperback: Tangible, high-quality print, perfect for a coffee table, gift, or quiet reflection.
The Complete Journey: Inspirational Photography Books Bundle
For a deeper experience, pair Through My Eyes with Hope. Together, these books guide a journey from presence to resilience—ideal for mindful readers, collectors, and anyone searching for a pause in a noisy world.