Our world is busy, go-go-go, which is why empowering ourselves and our students to be here and now is a tremendous gift. This session will use photography and the art of seeing to retrain our brains to live mindfully, aware, and with a depth of observation that will benefit every area of education and life. Photography and vision exercises will be explained and demonstrated, for example: Slow walking Changing lighting to change mood Body scans Limits on picture quantity Sensory awareness Teachers would benefit from the session for several reasons: Enhanced Personal Well-being Improved Focus and Attention Better Student Engagement Creative Teaching Strategies Depth of Observation Cross-disciplinary Benefits Building a Supportive Community Overall, the session offers tools and techniques that can significantly benefit teachers by enhancing their mindfulness, creativity, and teaching effectiveness, ultimately leading to a more enriching educational experience for both teachers and students.