Lovely essay. "What happens when our environment fails us" is suuuch an important question. Especially now, where most social circles are so unhealthy, consumption and prognosis-oriented.
Something I've yet to figure out is whether we aa humans can *always* "glue ourselves back together", irrespective of the original damage. So far, sadly, it seems there are limits to one's own healing abilities (though of course there are some Herculean outliers).
In some way, your writing reminded me of how resilient and wonderful the act of mere existing can be. In another, more somberly, I really think most of our modern environments are absolutely abysmal at helping people lead better more fulfilling lives. Except, of course, casa Nautilus ;)
Oooooh this is so beautiful 🩷 love to see this friendship grow and what a beautiful collaboration between Lena’s work and your philosophical interpretation of it!
Lovely essay. "What happens when our environment fails us" is suuuch an important question. Especially now, where most social circles are so unhealthy, consumption and prognosis-oriented.
Something I've yet to figure out is whether we aa humans can *always* "glue ourselves back together", irrespective of the original damage. So far, sadly, it seems there are limits to one's own healing abilities (though of course there are some Herculean outliers).
In some way, your writing reminded me of how resilient and wonderful the act of mere existing can be. In another, more somberly, I really think most of our modern environments are absolutely abysmal at helping people lead better more fulfilling lives. Except, of course, casa Nautilus ;)
Very true Igor! Our environment is not structured for thriving 🙏🏾💙
MK, I enjoyed reading your perspective on Lena’s art. The choice of title is excellent!
Oooooh this is so beautiful 🩷 love to see this friendship grow and what a beautiful collaboration between Lena’s work and your philosophical interpretation of it!
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