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Read more about the article What does joy mean to you?

What does joy mean to you?

  • Post author:Cate Mackenzie
  • Post published:April 5, 2021
  • Post category:Blog

The Dalai Lama was doing a road trip around America and a young waitress asked him if she could ask him a question. “Of course” he said and she asked…

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    A small moment… that holds a lot. There’s somethi A small moment… that holds a lot. There’s something quietly vulnerable about sharing a piece of yourself in a public space. Not just being seen, but being felt, interpreted, experienced by others. This week, one of my paintings is part of The Rocketvan Spring Exhibition at The Rocketvan Spring Exhibition, 92 Brandon Street, London SE17 1AL. From Thursday 30th April to Sunday May 3rd. And I found myself reflecting on how similar this feels to love. Because love asks the same thing of us. To reveal something real. To let ourselves be seen without fully controlling how we’ll be received. And that’s not always comfortable. But it is where connection begins. Art, like intimacy, is not about perfection. It is about honesty, presence, expression. Allowing something inside you to take form, and trusting that it is enough. Maybe that’s the invitation here. Not just to view the work, but to notice what it brings up in you. What moves you. What opens. What feels familiar. Because those moments often tell us more about ourselves than we expect. If you’re nearby, you’re very welcome to come and experience it in person. What does being seen feel like for you lately? If you visit, I’d genuinely love to hear what you felt.
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