What Does It Mean to Be in Flux?
Evolution, movement, transformation—that’s the goal. It’s about embracing the constant state of change, like leaves in the fall, transitioning from vibrant green to shades of fire before they wither and decay. These simple, cyclical changes remind us of the nature of existence. Everything is in flux—nature, the seasons, our very selves.
Motivation and Movement
Motivation? The etymology of the word traces back to the Latin verb movere, meaning “to move” or “to set in motion.” To be motivated is to move, to set ourselves into the stream of becoming, to push against stagnation and step into evolution. As human beings, we’re built for this: bipedal, standing tall with a spine that reaches for the sky, our limbs designed for motion, our minds for imagination.
To move is to be. To be in flux is to flourish.
Infinite Potential and Endless Evolution
We’re in a constant state of becoming, with infinite potential to fulfill. There is no end to the evolution of man, no final destination. Instead, we find ourselves on an endless path, striving upwards towards excellence. It’s through this movement, this relentless pursuit of change, that we find purpose. To evolve is to fulfill our nature; to embrace this process is to flourish.
“As a human, we are in a constant state of becoming, with infinite potential to fulfill. There is no end to the evolution of man, so the individual strives upwards on an endless pursuit to excellence. Through movement, evolution, and embracing change, we fulfill our purpose as humans to evolve.”
The Role of Creative Potential
But it’s not just about physical movement—it’s also about tapping into the creative potential that lies within. Every day, we have an opportunity to build, write, photograph, paint, dance, think, make music—engage with the world through the act of creation. Without this creative spark, we risk falling into a life of comfort and consumption, where growth gives way to complacency and where the mind withers like a leaf in the cold.
Photography: A Visual Diary
Photography, for me, becomes a way of channeling this flux into something tangible. It’s a visual diary, a reflection of my evolution. Each frame is more than just a depiction of reality—it’s a piece of my soul, a marker of where I’ve been and where I’m heading. It’s a reminder that life is not meant to be static. Life is meant to be seen, captured, and transformed.
“I find that the act of creation, the act of manipulating and articulating the world around you through photography, where I look at life in its chaos and complexity and put order to it through the view, through the viewfinder, through the use of a lens and a camera, I then make something out of nothing.”
The Journey and the Purpose
To live is to move, to change, to continually seek out the edges of our potential. It’s through this rhythm of movement—walking the streets, capturing moments, seeing the light change and shadows shift—that I find my place in the world. The camera becomes an extension of myself, a way to frame the chaos around me and transform it into something beautiful, something that speaks to the journey we’re all on.
“I find that to be in flux is to flourish. And so for me, the ultimate aim in life is to strive to evolve and to change.”
Finding Joy in the Creative Process
This journey, this creative process, is where I find joy. It’s where I find purpose. And in the act of creation, in the moments between shutter clicks, I come to understand a little more about what it means to be human, to be in flux, to be alive.
A Life of Infinite Potential
So I ask again, what does it mean to be in flux? It means to be ever-changing, ever-evolving, like the leaves that fall and return each year. It means to treat each day as a new season, to rest at night like it’s your last sleep, and to wake up each morning with the possibility of becoming something new.
“Maybe it’s like we undergo our own little change of seasons every single day on loop, until we die. And the goal is to be in flux and to fulfill our potential through movement and change.”
Embrace the Journey
To be in flux is to move with purpose, to create with intention, and to find peace in the journey, knowing that it’s the act of striving itself that makes us whole.
Think about how you can be in a creative state of production throughout the entirety of your day, exhausting your physical muscles, mental muscles, creative muscles, until you go to sleep and then wake up and repeat, embracing this journey of change and transformation.