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🏳️ Embracing Artistic Envy
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Hi Visual Digger! I deeply value art, especially when it's uniquely unconventional, evoking emotions that stir my soul. Sometimes, it even sparks a mix of wonder and a touch of envy, making me wish I could create something similar. I am curious, have you ever felt that way? Recently, I had one of those moments. Last weekend, while watching Miyazaki's "Howl’s Moving Castle" and Juzo Itami's "Tampopo" with friends, a friend of mine noticed I got really quiet. It was because I was totally captivated by the amazing art in the movies and dealing with negative emotions at the same time! Somewhere in the second movie of the night, I felt a surge of jealousy warming my body. It made me wonder if it was even worth pursuing art if I couldn't make something that good. Is it true? Then I remembered what came to me while I was doing purification meditation that morning. Purification is a Buddhist meditation method aimed at transforming negative patterns. I'm even starting a training program to dive deeper into it and learn how to teach others. Thinking about my jealousy towards art and how my transformed self would handle it, I started asking myself questions.
Making that connection left me feeling incredibly inspired and empowered. It fuels my passion for the idea of transforming our thoughts when we feel stuck in art and refining the skills to do so swiftly. Now, I'm prepared for the photo shoot I'm doing this weekend, and I'm writing this newsletter with genuine excitement. Oh, and I'm also thankful for the inspiration I got from Miyazaki and Juzo Itami, along with my meditation practice and your supportive presence here. |
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