self-image

Courage, in this world, is not just rebellion; it’s the act of remembering who you are before the algorithms and cultural mandates rearranged you.

Validation is part of being interdependent and relying on the feedback and encouragement of others around us. Even very independent people still need validation in some aspects of their life; however, they are also able to accept their own self-validation if they do not get it from someone else.

The problem arises when self-validation is not... See more

I want to wrap this up with a quote from Tony Oursler . It’s from an interview he did with Lauren Harkrader in the book In the Making: Creative Options for Contemporary Art by Linda Weintraub. Oursler says ...

I think it’s really important for people to understand that the way the art system is set up, you’re always waiting to be validated from the

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You aren’t famous. Anything you do or create will probably receive little to no attention, so stop optimizing for a non-existent audience and instead focus on what makes you enjoy the activity.

Want to try a craft or artistic hobby? Focus on mastering the skill and enjoy the variety it can provide. You don’t need to build a personal style. No one... See more