Sometimes there are experiences so PROFOUND, so deeply felt that words alone cannot capture their ESSENCE. In these moments ART becomes a BRIDGE between the ineffable and the tangible.
We notice things that are ADVANTAGEOUS OR DISADVANTAGEOUS for our SURVIVAL.
We notice PATTERNS in what we have learnt from the SOCIETY.
It is hard to NOTICE anything IMPERFECT for which LANGUAGE AVAILABLE to us DOES NOT HAVE A DESCRIPTION.
ART provides a medium through which emotions, thoughts, and sensations can be expressed in ways beyond BODY LANGUAGE. Whether through Painting, Writing, Music, Dance or any Art Form ; Art offers a CANVAS for the SOUL to PAINT its most INTRICATE EMOTIONS, allowing us to communicate the UNSPOKEN and COMPREHEND the unexplainable.
Notice the shadow !
It serves as a reminder that LIGHT AND SHADOW co-exist one emphasizing the presence of the OTHER.
From the Darkness ; Shadow Whispers to me :
"Iam Shadow - I can also be called as VULNERABILITY"
When faced with Vulnerability ; the instinct may be to hide behind walls of PROTECTION.
You cannot express Vulnerability in the wrong system especially in the face of OPPRESSION !
Ex. They treated you as an oppressed class in March 2018 !
A power difference between ME and THEM with me at the LOW END - OPPRESSED CLASS !
Sharing my Vulnerability would have put me into a MORE DANGEROUS SITUATION !
Vulnerability is a possibility of being attacked either physically and emotionally.
In Shadow lies the capacity to be harmed !
However expressing Vulnerability in the face of OPPRESSION is risky.
Instead, I found myself grappling with my emotions in solitude, unable to confide in others for FEAR OF FURTHER REPRISAL. The tears i shed were SILENT ; HIDDEN from prying eyes, a SOLITARY REFUGE !
Shadow continued to Whisper :
My other name is VULNERABILITY !
In the DARKEST OF SHADOWS ; There is a LIGHT which is called as PASSION !
In the face of Vulnerability - Follow your PASSIONS !
And therein lies a PARADOX :
Whether in the realm of work/career or personal life ; FOLLOW YOUR PASSION !
In the pursuit of PASSION ; Vulnerability becomes a STRENGTH and not a WEAKNESS !
Its through moments of vulnerability that Genuine Connections are forged, bonds that TRANSCEND the superficial and delve into the depths of the SELF-DISCOVERY !
Without VULNERABILITY genuine connections are not possible.
Story Teller :
So while expressing VULNERABILITY may be risky in the presence of OPPRESSION ; within in the realm of PASSION lies an opportunity to connect with your OWN DEEPER SELF and with others WHO SHARE YOUR JOURNEY AND WHO ARE ON THE PATH OF SELF-DISCOVERY !
The Shadow Says - THE LIGHT OF PASSION has the power to make my VULNERABILITY my STRENGTH !
For now A SOLITARY REFUGE IS MORE SAFE !
I shall be telling this in SIGH somewhere AGES and AGES hence :
Two Roads diverged in a wood and I-I Took the one LESS TRAVELED BY, and that had made all the DIFFERENCE !
The Road Not Taken is the ROAD OF PASSION !
Let them MOCK you in the name of Imposter ;
Let them Insult you in the name of Imposter ;
Let them use all of their POWER ;
But never let them STOP YOU !
Vulnerability is the Capacity to be HURT !
A true human being views all insults, slander, and physical harm as opportunities for spiritual growth and they like to cultivate DETERMINATION ; PASSION AND WISDOM !
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