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Undead

ASK MOLLY • 6662 implied HN points • 05 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture Gender Writing Expression Identity Opinion
  1. The author reflects on societal expectations and challenges faced by unfamous women writers
  2. Exploring the pressure to conform to traditional roles and the struggle to be authentic and outspoken
  3. Discussing the importance of speaking out and sharing experiences, despite societal expectations
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A Kid Who Loved to Draw

Shades of Greaves • 727 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Drawing Creativity Imagination Expression
  1. The joy of drawing as a child can be rediscovered as an adult, allowing for creative expression and fun without a specific purpose.
  2. Taking time to engage in creative activities just for the sake of enjoyment can have positive effects on mental well-being, even if it doesn't directly contribute to professional goals.
  3. Embracing moments of creative 'fuckaroundery' can lead to a more enjoyable life, even if it challenges traditional ideas of productivity and goal achievement.

On Fluidity...

Development Hell • 375 implied HN points • 26 Aug 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Creativity Expression
  1. The post discusses the concept of fluidity and the importance of not limiting oneself.
  2. Screenwriters are facing challenges due to strikes in entertainment industry guilds, impacting their ability to work and get paid.
  3. The post invites readers to subscribe to Development Hell for access to full post archives with a 7-day free trial.

Diary: Janet Webster Jones, The Bookseller’s Voice

Book Post • 137 implied HN points • 27 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture Books Community Expression Events Recognition
  1. Janet Webster Jones receives the Voice of the Heartland Award for her contribution to bookselling and free expression.
  2. Our voices have various roles including listening, informing, and guiding to uphold knowledge and wisdom.
  3. Jones expresses gratitude to those who support and honor her, emphasizing the importance of unity in promoting literature.

Why You Should Write

salondao • 176 implied HN points • 30 Mar 23
📚 Literature Writing Reading Language Communication Expression
  1. Regularly writing is essential for a healthy life, regardless of the genre.
  2. Some modes of writing can be harmful, like short-form rapid communication that discourages nuance.
  3. Writing regularly not only changes our minds but also enhances our experience of life and improves our oral communication skills.

interestingness on demand

visa's voltaic verses ⚡️ • 12 implied HN points • 09 Jun 23
📚 Literature Philosophy Self-reflection Expression Creativity Knowledge
  1. Life is a balance between the joy and curse of pursuing interestingness as a job.
  2. Strive to be interesting without trying too hard, walking the fine line of not exhausting the pursuit of interestingness.
  3. Internal conflict and perfectionism can hinder creativity; embracing imperfection and inner peace can lead to authentic expression.

An image of happiness

The Leftovers • 19 implied HN points • 02 Nov 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Critique Creativity Expression
  1. The film Sans Soleil reflects on an 'image of happiness' with a powerful scene of three blond children in Iceland from 1965.
  2. The narrator discusses the fleeting happiness, contrasting it with the subsequent destruction of the children's village in 1973 due to a volcanic eruption.
  3. The author connects personal reflections on happiness to the themes in the film, expressing the desire to evoke his own 'image of happiness.'

Sean Jewell: The A͎C͎T͎I͎V͎E͎ ͎A͎R͎T͎I͎S͎T͎ and The ᴱᵀᴱᴿᴺᴬᴸ 𖣘 ᴿᴱᵀᵁᴿᴺ

Do Not Research • 19 implied HN points • 15 Oct 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Artist Creativity Inspiration Expression Imagination
  1. The concept of the Active Artist and Eternal Return highlights the perpetual journey of growth and creation in the world of art.
  2. The artist must transcend constraints to achieve Active Art, creating newness and pushing boundaries against societal norms.
  3. Active Artists face challenges from conventional society, but through their continuous creation and adaptation, they contribute to a constant cycle of renewal and liberation.

The Art of Progress

Trantor Publishing • 0 implied HN points • 16 Sep 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Gallery Progress Expression Creativity
  1. In the city of Progress, the protagonist finds it challenging to connect with his own identity and history, reflecting on his past as an artist.
  2. The protagonist explores various forms of art in Progress, including primitive depictions of humanity, grand civilizations, and abstract, boundary-pushing artworks that challenge conventional norms.
  3. Ultimately, the protagonist and his companion, Adonis, become disillusioned with the purpose and relevance of art in Progress, feeling that it no longer holds significance or value in their advanced world.