you have embodied this for me by sharing your art with me and you have inspired me to appreciate the art that is around me. you've also inspired me to want to make sure that the art that is around me speaks deeply to me and helped me see that i can afford (and need to afford) new work now and again. this project has reminded me of these things that you reminded me of before. i have a budget set and am actively looking. thank you for lighting this fire in me...again!
Such a beautiful encapsulation of why art matters more rather than less when the world seems to be falling apart and why we have to support living artists if we want to keep this vital lifeline intact! Done thoughtfully, it’s one more investment in a more equitable and compassionate world.
Very well said Jennifer! And it is awesome what you are doing for other artist's work. That is a fantastic idea!
Yet another approach from Rumi:
The Guest House
This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they are a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still, treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.
The dark thought, the shame, the malice.
meet them at the door laughing and invite them in.
Be grateful for whatever comes.
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.
you have embodied this for me by sharing your art with me and you have inspired me to appreciate the art that is around me. you've also inspired me to want to make sure that the art that is around me speaks deeply to me and helped me see that i can afford (and need to afford) new work now and again. this project has reminded me of these things that you reminded me of before. i have a budget set and am actively looking. thank you for lighting this fire in me...again!
Such a beautiful encapsulation of why art matters more rather than less when the world seems to be falling apart and why we have to support living artists if we want to keep this vital lifeline intact! Done thoughtfully, it’s one more investment in a more equitable and compassionate world.