...it allows space for the individuals to be the protagonists rather than the objects
...because sometimes silence is golden and silent interiors contribute to that
...in the era of multimedia and everything published /aired/ blogged/ twittered/ stated in FB/ shared in any possible way
...keeping the balance is hard...but so incredibly necessary
...extrospection is needed as much as introspection, otherwise we tend to share just for the mere purpose of sharing...resulting often in.... not really having much to share...( reaching to the point ---> Attention needed no matter what )
As much as extrospection, in common words observing ( to put it in a kind manner ) what others do, is so often noticed and exercised, there seems to be a rather big absence of introspection, meaning , observing ourselves, personalities and behavior.
But to achieve that, we must be willing to see all parts of ourselves, parts that are often unpleasant, small, wrong, terrifying sometimes, along with all the greatness that each of us carries.
And there comes the point ,where lots of people, stop, turn their backs and simply say "I don't need to do that", "I have already done it".
Well, should this be done, it means that it actully becomes a process of our daily realities, looking inside, taking care of our own gardens, as much as we look, admire, get in spired ( and at worst get envious) of other people's gardens, or advise them about how their flowers will grow, when our own are actually not blooming at all.
A possible way it manifests is through the actual speech of people...somehow eventhough we may be speaking about ourselves, there is no need to start every single sentence with "I", "me", "mine" or point all the arrows to us ( look at me/ hear me / love me/ admire me / be jealous of me...)...the actions are to be emphasized...and there is a realisation that we are just simply, another human existence in this world.
...we don't take ourselves more seriously than we should....and we have managed to refine the notion of being ambitious...it's more rare than commom though, among well known people ( and not only), and this is just so sad.....and to bring this post to a closure with a positive feeling...after having stated in a way what un/de -inspires me, here is what I'm trully inspired from (and also try to achieve)
-> taking small steps
-> taking time to establish and be established
-> sharing for a reason
-> offering inspiration as a means of balancing for the inspiration often received from
others, having something new to say, to show, to give
-> quiet strength
-> people with effortlessly sparkling personalities
-> depth in character
-> examining and tasting before taking a decision/ judging /accepting / turning down
-> being connected to life, to its reality, to its truth
-> learning and people who devote time and effort into doing that
-> being enthusiastic but rather not shouting it
-> whichever expression of emotion comes from within
-> genuine creativity
-> people who are mostly in touch with themselves ( this doesn't mean that they talk
about it , rather than act like it)
-> true qualities
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Wow!!! that truly was a mouthful...very intellectually said and noted...i find myself thinking about what you just said...so eloquently..it is difficult to balance and to achieve all that we want to or desire to but we do have to do is to continue to look outside as well as inside..i sometimes don't have the time or even take the time to read all the blogs i follow but i must have needed to read this...and get myself slowing down a bit to take everything in...thanks for the glimmer of inspiration ..and i absolutely love what you have done with your place it looks fantastic..suzanne
ReplyDeleteDear Suzanne,
ReplyDeletehello and thank you so much for your kind words. It's lovely to know that you took the time to read through, as I know that such subjects are not reasy, nor "commercial"...selling in a way...but as I' ve stated before, I consider design and decoration to de just a means to achieving a better everyday life living, that adjusts itself to the individuals and not vice verca.
Design perce, as a mere purpose tends to leave a feeling of fakeness and living according to standarts that others, society, media set, something which leaves us totally distracted and dissconnected from ourselves...often falling into this big trap ( most without even realising)of wanting to impress others with our doings and possessions...while there is so much more life quality and actual sparkle when our environment simply connects to us.
Having majored in Psychology and minored in Philosophy, together with my eternal love and passion (and further studies)for good design of spaces and beautiful meaningful living, I have recently reached to the point of naming my approach to design: Design for Humanity
It's not an easy path to follow, as people tend to be impressed by the obvious but it's the way I find it be meaningful for me. Am also noticing a further need in the world for a turn inside.
It makes sense if you think about it,after all this recent overexposure of everyone and everything,through all kinds of media and communication means, it was only round the corner, that people would need to turn and look inside.
Differently, we simply engage ourselves in a constant waste of precious energy. So,let's start using it for the best reasons that we can....other than being always on the "spotlight".
As for catching up with blogs, I need to be - and am very selective - with what to read, coz of the ammount...and mostly find lots of truth and amazing ideas and inspiration in more independent and personal blogs.
I do love "eye candy" but addiction to it is something I dislike, especially when it doesn't - at least at some point- lead somewhere inwards,too.
And always think of all those people out there, who appreciate and wish for nice design and beautiful living, but even suggestions to purchase a book is rather beyond their priorities...and they are many more in millions, in comparison to those of us who can afford to be inspired and live this way.
Thank you for the attention,I enjoyed sharing my thoughts with you.
Wishes for a lovely day :)
Ivy,
ReplyDeleteOne thing could have happened today... I spent all my day cleaning and cleaning, and more cleaning (who would've think that small houses could be so difficult to clean? but it's in the lack of space that the main difficulty lies!)... and while cleaning, obviously that I took the time to capture good moments inside (and further sharing)... and asides this, I was thinking that today was a good day for sharing some thoughts on my blog. However the day was almost all spent in cleaning, and then came dinner... some sharing on Flickr... some comments written... blog reading. This was the moment I knocked on your door here and read your messages. Oh Ivy, we're really connected... at least in one paragraph you wrote I really felt the connection.
You know my blog, you know my photos... my passions in life (which I'm still discovering), and you know how emotions and feelings are a main concern for me over at my blog. This obviously comes from the degree in Psychology (another thing we share)!
"But to achieve that, we must be willing to see all parts of ourselves, parts that are often unpleasant, small, wrong, terrifying sometimes, along with all the greatness that each of us carries."
This was the paragraph. Sometimes we spend so much time analysing others and others' actions, words... we try to be the best as possible (at least I believe that in some way everyone tries), but how often do we think about our "unpleasant, small, wrong, terrifying" characteristics? We all have them. As well we have some greatness.
Well... to avoid turning this comment in my post, I'll continue at my blog :)
Hope you're having a wonderful weekend!
Best wishes!
Twiggs
Hi Ivy,
ReplyDeleteFirst of all thank you for your wonderful response to my comment on one of your earlier posts.
Your response could also be a post by itself. Such words of wisdom,so much balance, and peace within yourself,truthful honest words laced with love come from your heart.
Your every post is a work of art just like the pictures you take, and the home you decorate.
I had been out of town, and one thing I missed most was your blog.
It always brings peace to me.
Thank you,
Vinita
ok somehow the energy of your blog has brought me here once again...i have you as of now on my blog roll but to begin with, i found you in an obscure way...anyhow... just read your response to my comment and ..it really took me back..i actually copied what you wrote..previouslly (about extrospection) so i could print out and read to my husband because we had a conversation about you the other night ...it truly impacted me...i am a believer in the power of energy and how it transcends beyond our tangibility...you are truly a mystic of some sort ..and i really love the way you explain things..i am a spiritual person..and this was exactly what i needed to hear thanks for your kind words and incredible intro/extrospection (new word) lol..all my best suzanne
ReplyDeleteDear Susane, Vinita and Twiggs,
ReplyDeleteyour presence here moves me. It's me who has to thank you for being here, for taking the time to read and to comment. You trully honour me.
Vinita, welcome back in town, your words have touched me deeply, more than words themselves can describe. Reading them brings peace to me and gives me strength.Thank you so much.
Susane,thank you for adding this blog here in your reading list, it's a great honour :)
And a pleasure to have met each other through this powerful medium of the modern world! (internet)
I also thank you for each and every kind word of yours. You are a sensitive person with strong beliefs, what a combination!
Your new word is also very rich in context and time efficient ;)
All my best to you, too.
Dear Twings,
thank you for being here and being so kind as to include some of the words mentioned in this post over at your blog, where you share your thoughts with us.
Your interest in the soul is easily detected and very possibly what connected us together from the very beginning of our common flickr days, starting this past summer.
Let me say, that it is rather because of your interests in the mind, the soul and human qualities that I believe you actually engaged yourself in your Psychology studies. No studies can bring a result, unless there is a base for them before.
An interest, a passion, some care...
In my case, most of the benefits came when I actually started putting into practise what I studied....when I got myself into the amazing trip of Psychoanalysis with the help of a mostly special and talented person ( a great professional with a genuine interest in what she does, embracing love for the human,understanding, but most of all love for what she does ) who served as my therapist for years after my graduation from University.
I find that just studying in theory simply opened a window for me...one I always wanted to look inside. The doors though, opened when I got myself into the process. There lies true transformation.
All my best dear Twiggs, into proceeding this process of discovering yourself as you said.
Remember to stay true and look inside. This is yor compass.