Love and Belonging: Brene Brown

January 03, 2011

Love and Belonging: Brene Brown

This is a wonderful talk that will make you feel better than you do. Yes, I know it's hard to make yourself listen for 20 minutes to these TED talks, but they're almost always worth it; this one's a lovely way to start the year. Whatever your other resolutions, add considering yourself worthy of love and belonging to the list. I have another TED talk that I want to share, but I'll pace myself...

I also want to recommend a visit to Joane Mattera's excellent blog, where she's posted a number of fiber-related works from the 2010 Miami art fairs. If you don't know Joanne's work, she makes gorgeous, rich encaustic pieces, was formerly an editor of FiberArts magazine, and writes with great conviction and depth.

Posted on January 03, 2011 in Creativity and the Artist's Life, Encaustic, Events, conferences, exhibitions, Inspiration | Permalink

Comments

Thanks Elaine, what a great talk! I'm with her, if we could all just believe we are enough, what an amazing place we would find ourselves in. A great frame for 2011 which I hope is going to be MY best year yet and I hope yours too.

Posted by: Robyn Ayaz | January 12, 2011 at 01:39 AM

thanks for that TED link. a good start for the NY. hit a lot of spots...

Posted by: glennis | January 06, 2011 at 11:54 AM

Thank you so much for both of these connections. All the best for the New Year.

Posted by: Heather | January 04, 2011 at 12:01 PM

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10 Qualities of Slow Cloth, by Elaine Lipson

I defined Slow Cloth several years ago on this blog. Read the original post at http://lainie.typepad.com/redthread/2008/01/this-must-be-th-1.html. (Copyright Elaine Lipson 2007-2011; all rights reserved).
Joy
Slow Cloth has the possibility of joy in the process. In other words, the journey matters as much as the destination.
Contemplation
Slow Cloth offers the quality of meditation or contemplation in the process.
Skill
Slow Cloth involves skill and has the possibility of mastery.
Diversity
Slow Cloth acknowledges the rich diversity and multicultural history of textile art.
Teaching
Slow Cloth honors its teachers and lineage even in its most contemporary expressions.
Materials
Slow Cloth is thoughtful in its use of materials and respects their source.
Quality
Slow Cloth artists, designers, crafters and artisans want to make things that last and are well-made.
Beauty
It's in the eye of the beholder, yes, but it's in our nature to reach for beauty and create it where we can.
Community
Slow Cloth supports community by sharing knowledge and respecting relationships.
Expression
Slow Cloth is expressive of individuals and/or cultures. The human creative force is reflected and evident in the work.

Red Thread Studio

January 03, 2011