Others' Opinions... by Paul VincentFarrell | Canvas Tokyo

I recently made a list of many fundamental beliefs I hold, which help bring regular insight and a sense of clarity to daily life. Together they form a kind of manifesto for my approach to life, creativity and the world around me. I have been pairing them with unused photographs as daily reminders of the principles that guide me.

One of the things I’ve most deeply ingrained, I learned from my grandfather. Given the ever-growing presence of social media in our lives and the priority often given to one’s public image over one’s integrity and authenticity, I find his words have become increasingly valuable and are now more pertinent than ever.