What an exceptional article! I can see exactly what this alludes to socially. I find it very interesting, this "permeableness", how it is essecial to growth and survival.
Thank you for sharing this, Raquel. I really enjoyed it. (And love Andy Warhol!) :)
I think this is very true, which in my opinion makes it even more important to think carefully about what we are being permeable to. Like, I try hard not to be too permeable to global news...because that quickly snuffs out my enthusiasm for life. But I like choosing some Substacks that I think are really helpful and staying permeable to them.
I think when we curate our permeability consciously, we have a better chance of paying attention to the influences that help us and enable us to support our community even better.
And it's important to remember that others are permeable to us, too. I try hard not to post "woe to the world" comments because I don't think it's for other people's highest good. I don't want to be part of a tidal wave of overwhelm for others.
Also, I always want to be permeable to optimism! Thank you for highlighting this important consideration.
"You don’t exist in isolation and then interact with your audience, your craft, your influences — you’re actually constantly being created through those interactions." Ive been pondering this from a creative work lens; everything (art, novel, poem) you engage with changes you. You like it you dont. You absorb or you dont. The experience of "interacting" is there, though, and you change.
What an exceptional article! I can see exactly what this alludes to socially. I find it very interesting, this "permeableness", how it is essecial to growth and survival.
Thank you for sharing this, Raquel. I really enjoyed it. (And love Andy Warhol!) :)
Oh thank you!! What a lovely comment! ♡
You are so welcome, my dear! I always enjoy your work! :)
I think this is very true, which in my opinion makes it even more important to think carefully about what we are being permeable to. Like, I try hard not to be too permeable to global news...because that quickly snuffs out my enthusiasm for life. But I like choosing some Substacks that I think are really helpful and staying permeable to them.
I think when we curate our permeability consciously, we have a better chance of paying attention to the influences that help us and enable us to support our community even better.
And it's important to remember that others are permeable to us, too. I try hard not to post "woe to the world" comments because I don't think it's for other people's highest good. I don't want to be part of a tidal wave of overwhelm for others.
Also, I always want to be permeable to optimism! Thank you for highlighting this important consideration.
Dan Kamioncowski recommend your page and I can see why, I find enjoy combining system theory with psychology, philosophy, and science.
You bang on in this essay, all great stuff.
"You don’t exist in isolation and then interact with your audience, your craft, your influences — you’re actually constantly being created through those interactions." Ive been pondering this from a creative work lens; everything (art, novel, poem) you engage with changes you. You like it you dont. You absorb or you dont. The experience of "interacting" is there, though, and you change.
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