My name is Rodion Yefymov, I was born in 1980 in the North of Crimea in a little town called Krasnoperekopsk. We then moved to a larger town, Yevpatoria, situated on the Crimean Peninsula, then part of the Soviet Union now known as Ukraine.
I started school in 1987 and was studying untill i've been enrolled at the Military Cadet Lyceum at Donetck in 1994 After two years I decided such a structured environment wasn't right for me as I enjoyed my freedom too much. I then decided to move back to Crimea to continue my education. At this point I had to decide what to do with my life and who I wanted to be. It was a hard decision as I wanted to try all different things but everything in my country was changing rapidly so I decided on management and left for university where I studied for two years.
I was doing really well, my friend and I had our own company selling health products and we had plenty of money. I could do what I wanted but unfortunately, I tried drugs. Obviously it was very upsetting for my family and myself. Once I had reached rock bottom I knew I had to change my life. I found a new direction and meaning that has made me so much more fulfilled as a person.
In 2000 my parents arranged for me to go to London to see my older brother. I began learning English and started work in a nightclub. I still did not know what to do with my life until I thought about the last time I saw my grandfather in 1987. He was a keen photographer and I still remember his old Kiev and Zorkii cameras and how he taught me about exposure, shutter speeds etc. Most of all I remember that magical feeling of developing my first picture in the dark room.
Now I can definitely say photography is in my blood. I am still young with fresh and exciting ideas and always learning from all around me. I believe photography is an art form that should touch peoples hearts and stimulate their thoughts. The main areas I would like to eventually explore are photojournalism and cinematography. These would allow me to combine my love of photography with my passion for writing enabling me to share my thoughts and emotions with others.
What does photography mean to me?
AN AWAKENING OF THE HUMAN CONSCIOUSNESS - OTHERWISE WHAT IS THE POINT?
"You have been telling the people that this is the Eleventh Hour, now you must go back and tell the people that this is the Hour. And there are things to be considered . . .
Where are you living? What are you doing? What are your relationships? Are you in right relation? Where is your water? Know your garden. It is time to speak your Truth. Create your community. Be good to each other. And do not look outside yourself for the leader."
Then he clasped his hands together, smiled, and said, "This could be a good time!"
"There is a river flowing now very fast. It is so great and swift that there are those who will be afraid. They will try to hold on to the shore. They will feel they are torn apart and will suffer greatly.
"Know the river has its destination. The elders say we must let go of the shore, push off into the middle of the river, keep our eyes open, and our heads above water. And I say, see who is in there with you and celebrate. At this time in history, we are to take nothing personally, Least of all ourselves. For the moment that we do, our spiritual growth and journey comes to a halt.
"The time for the lone wolf is over. Gather yourselves! Banish the word struggle from you attitude and your vocabulary. All that we do now must be done in a sacred manner and in celebration.
Thank you for your friendship and I am glad you enjoy my music! I could not have done it without your support. I am very excited and full of inspiration that I can't wait to share with you. New things are on the way! I hope you are doing what you love and following your dreams! Don't forget to keep in touch!!
sending Springtime Blessings... may this Spring be a time when you are reborn, a time when rich blessings of newness abound in your life! Celebrate! i love you, dancing with Dragon & Phoenix
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* From this place...* I am THIS I AM in the Nowness of the Creator's Eye in this place of ~CREATION~ Here is where I AM ALL there is no~where else WE ARE ALL *ONE*
"The Core Substance of the Cosmos is CONSCIOUSNESS. Consciousness IS ENERGY and Energy IS CONSCIOUSNESS. Thought intention is the essential expression of consciousness as energy." (Preparing for Contact, Bermuda 2002) p127&K2-3CoverCombo Arayana
