“An Oversimplification of Her Beauty” by Terence Nance.
Beautiful. Incredible incorporation of animation and stop-motion.
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Q: Why do we write?
We write for the same reason that we walk, talk, climb mountains or swim the oceans- because we can. We have some impulse within us that makes us want to explain ourselves to other human beings. That’s why we paint, that’s why we dare to love someone- because we have the impulse to explain who we are. Not just how tall we are, or thin… but who we are internally… perhaps even spiritually. There’s something, which impels us to show our inner-souls. The more courageous we are, the more we succeed in explaining what we know. -Maya Angelou
“ Whatever it is, if God has placed a passion in you for something, I promise your life will not be ruined by spending time on it.
from here.
Every once in a while, I need this kind of reminder. Especially when my fears to pursue obvious passions come disguised as “responsibility.”
The Boat for Singing Together
The decision to fund The Boat for Singing Together was a unanimous one. A floating canopy where people can take a break from the frenzied pulse of the city and join in song? Yes, please! It was nothing short of awesome.
Sadly, shortly after we notified the project’s founder…
My goodness. I love, love projects that join people together like this. And they’re singing “If I Needed You.” *Sigh*
Another one filed under #meaningful work. Check out more of the Awesome Without Borders project and their grantees.
There is something about piling people together to just be free and sing. It reminds me of the Morning Bender’s recording of their incredible song “Excuses” about ~4 years ago. That whole “everyone’s-invited-and-we’re-just-going-to-bring-our-hearts-and-soul-and-blow-it-out” thing— that kind of connectedness in spirit is really palpable and exciting.
That grown-up moment when you realize…
…that no one else knows what’s best for you and so you find you have to figure that out for yourself? Having that moment. Finding I need to define my own boundries, and start advocating more for myself -when it comes to work, life, and how I spend my time. Otherwise, other people start to make these decisions for me based on their priorities. Which— surprise— don’t always align with mine.
“ What in the world most breaks your heart and insults your sense of justice?”
-Jim Wallis, author of On God’s Side: What Religion Forget and Politics Hasn’t Learned about Serving the Common Good.
He spoke at @seattlequest this month and this was a big take-away for me.
What most insults my sense of justice is when people are isolated, outcast and bullied. When children are put down and their light isn’t acknowledged. When people live in fear due to a crooked justice system that casts suspicion on them because of their race. When the homeless are abused, insulted, and degraded.
When people refuse to honor the dignity of each person’s soul. When we forget that we are all connected to each other and need each other.
Connectedness in life is huge for me. I like being connected to others in a very real way and I like having others feel connected in a very real way. I truly believe that all life is tied together, as much as I have moments of stubborn, reactive independence born from a fear being too dependent, too close. I think many of us have this fear.
But then I remember I love the light in people’s eyes when they feel embraced, loved, and included. I remember that open hearts and dropped masks are God’s will.
I really love a creative store front display. Anthropologie’s decorators are so fabulous and creative- usually incorporating a lot of different textures that are often low-cost (paper seems to be a favorite medium, and latex balloon animals shown above) but have high visual impact. Always a head-turner.
But this post is really about an Anthro event in Seattle that you should go to! Here we celebrate the petite ladies in life:
The Petites Shop Launch Party
Anthropologie, 1509 5th Ave, Seattle
co-hosted by Joy Cho of Oh Joy!
Thursday, May 9th, 6-8pm
RSVP here (spaces are limited)
I’ll be there!
image via (with more fun Anthropologie store fronts)
the things i did before i found what i was meant to do... | Oh Joy!
“As you try new things, you learn what you like (and also don’t like) about every hobby and experience—and all of that leads you closer and closer to the thing (or things) you are ultimately meant to do. In my case, I figured out that I love designing products (but not crafting them by hand), I enjoy interacting with people directly on-line or in small groups (but hate schmoozy and non-personal “networking”), and love being able to get my ideas across in various formats (like blogging, books, and videos).”
- Joy Deangdeelert Cho, a graphic designer, blogger, food enthusiast, and the founder and editor of Oh Joy!.
How Jenna Lyons Transformed J.Crew Into A Cult Brand | Fast Company
Kind of foaming at the mouth to read. Kind of. I love Fast Company.
