I’ve been thinking recently. I always do but recently, I am thinking all the time. To the point, that I can’t seem to switch off. My mind is whirring in a very uncreative way which I don’t like at all. Usually when I’m feeling overwhelmed, I turn to creative work and I find a way through. But the world feels too chaotic and my mind is following along.
What is my solution? I don’t really have one. I am planning on doing some photowalking this weekend after the heat of the day wears off and I hoping that will bring some clarity. I am very aware of the fact that I have a very easy life. I have work. I can pay my rent. I can put food on the table. I can even treat myself every once in a while. I am lucky.
Some of you might know that Vishy (my husband) is from Iran. He left as a teenager but we have family and friends that are still there. The threats to the country have always been there in the background but they have been brought into a stark reality in the past couple of weeks. It’s hard to know what to do or say or think really. So I’ve been procrastinating. Meaning to write a posts but struggling to put anything into words.
On the bright side, I am taking part in #reflectez event organised by my friend @growthrev on X (formally Twitter) for the Tezos artist community with the theme of reflection, literal or conceptual.
My contribution Sisters has been received extremely well and I have sold 20 out of 25 editions. If you are into NFTs and are on Tezos, check out the official curation for the event here.
So a mixed week. I feel good that I finally wrote something. I feel really good about the event. And I hope for some peace of mind soon. Or maybe we can just do peace in general. Everywhere. We haven’t ever tried it, have we?
I hear you my friend. Sometimes it is hard to work through all the troubles you know others are experiencing. Like to keep showing up in the normal capacity feels weird. Thoughts are everywhere, scattered with the madness of the world’s news. I haven’t quite figured it out either but I’m grateful for those who know and show kindness.