I’m very appreciative of the recent article posted online at VoyageLA. The goal at VoyageLA is to help hard-working, inspiring people tell their stories authentically and in their own words. In case you haven’t read the brief interview, visit the link.
Seeing and listening, all at once
Regarding the movie "Everything, Everywhere, All At Once," it's fascinating how different people can have such varied reactions to the same film. It's interesting to consider how our personal filters and experiences can greatly influence how we interpret and react to art. With this movie, there are two things that stand out for me – the absurd playfulness and the escape vehicle of a creative woman’s mind from the overwhelming responsibilities of daily life.
That said, I am reminded to keep an open mind and be willing to see things in a new light. At a recent visit to a museum, I asked the guard which piece of art was his favorite and his reply was the bronze Hulk, situated behind me. At first glance this is not my cup of tea, but upon further inspection, I appreciated its weight and material in a new way. Bronze is incongruous with the inflatable, comic-book hero. It plays with my psyche. I spent time looking for the flaws; there had to be something plastic on it. And then I laughed at myself.
Moral to the story (see how I’m connecting back to the headline)
Push the pause button. Take a moment to appreciate something from someone else's perspective. I’m reminded it's easy to get caught up in our own opinions and preferences. Take the time to consider other viewpoints that can broaden our understanding and appreciation of the world.