This is such a generous and grounding meditation. I’m especially moved by the idea of joy not as denial, but as something we actively claim; an act of resistance and care in itself. Radical Joy! Thank you for the reminder that even in darkness, our capacity to see, relate, and imagine differently can continue to expand.
Thank you very much, that means a lot coming from you. Grateful for the work you’re putting into the world, and glad to pass it along. I am always open to where shared frequencies might lead. :D
Thank you for sharing your story and that’s beautiful clip at the end. While reading this piece and sitting with joy being the light in the dark, I thought of Toni Morrison and the title of her book, “Playing In The Dark,” and how play, the joyfulness of playing, is so necessary, especially as artist. Often the work you do is in the dark. Another book that came to mind—which I still need to read fully is, Zenju Earthlyn “Manuel’s Opening to Darkness: Eight Gateways for Being with the Absence of Light in Unsettling Times.”
This is such a generous and grounding meditation. I’m especially moved by the idea of joy not as denial, but as something we actively claim; an act of resistance and care in itself. Radical Joy! Thank you for the reminder that even in darkness, our capacity to see, relate, and imagine differently can continue to expand.
Yes, joy has to be intentional and persistent in these times. And thanks for the Substack recommendation :) Love your work!
Thank you very much, that means a lot coming from you. Grateful for the work you’re putting into the world, and glad to pass it along. I am always open to where shared frequencies might lead. :D
Thank you for this hopeful message.
Thank you for sharing your story and that’s beautiful clip at the end. While reading this piece and sitting with joy being the light in the dark, I thought of Toni Morrison and the title of her book, “Playing In The Dark,” and how play, the joyfulness of playing, is so necessary, especially as artist. Often the work you do is in the dark. Another book that came to mind—which I still need to read fully is, Zenju Earthlyn “Manuel’s Opening to Darkness: Eight Gateways for Being with the Absence of Light in Unsettling Times.”
Thanks working on some more things. I will definitely check out these books.
Cool! Look forward to reading more 🙏🏽😊.