Then suddenly during its development, the vision shifted.
Read MoreWhile trauma is now sometimes overused to describe difficult, unfavorable, or inconvenient situations, in many cases the fundamental issues faced by the people I talked to were emotional traumas.
Read MoreBut one of the great things about having ADHD has been recognizing that my enthusiasm (which is often linked to impulsivity) is also my greatest power for creativity.
Read MoreRather than shaming a person for being themselves, we ought to be celebrating our differences because they make for a livelier, more robust world.
Read MoreIt takes effort to stop the generational trauma that previous adults (whether family or society) laid at the feet of children to walk upon.
Read MoreIn this month of June, a month marked by celebrating diverse identities of all kinds, I think it is important to reflect on how many people (starting in childhood) are told - in one form or another and by various individuals or groups both in their family circles and beyond - that they are "terrible" because they differ from whatever hegemonic norm society says is the pinnacle of societal success.
Read MoreThis, of course, restricts people from being who they are, their authentic selves, and doesn't allow society to embrace the wonderful diversity that humanity has to offer.
Read MoreSince then, it has developed into an amazing, profound, and powerful work.
Read MoreThe link between scapegoats and narcissism has long been studied.
Read MoreEveryone's experiences, from a 2 year old's to a 102 year old's is equally valid.
Read MoreWe all deserve art and beauty in this world.
Read MoreI don’t want to define myself too precisely as an artist.
Read MoreIf it had been a stranger who had asked, perhaps the conversation would have gone differently.
Read MoreWhat I learned from that experience was that I have more to offer than I give myself credit.
Read MoreEach of these anecdotes reminds me of a quote from a movie by the Kazdan brothers: “Some people think because they are stronger, or meaner, that they can push you around. I've seen a lot of that. But it's only true if you let it be. The world is what you make of it.”
Read MoreNow, new research in western psychology has finally acknowledged that smiling, indeed, can improve our emotional health and increase our happiness.
Read MoreWe are all on different paths, journeys, and timelines, but sometimes we forget that, and it can be easy to get caught up in the comparison cycle.
Read MoreI guess they don’t agree with the concept of gesamtkunstwerk (total work of art): an artwork, design, or creative process where different art forms are combined to create a single cohesive whole.
Read MoreCreativity pushes boundaries, sometimes our own and sometimes those of the status quo.
Read MoreThis is my most controversial social commentary artwork to date.
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