This Instagram Project was my favorite to date. A newbie to this platform, I really enjoyed learning to look at each day through a different lens. Looking for the beauty and art to capture. I also enjoyed the documentarian component. Publishing my story and looking back to reflect over the past few weeks, I was inspired to see all the positives. Instead of harping on and remembering the all negatives and stressors, which sometimes tend to cycle as a default in my mind, this gave me a new outlook, a fresh perspective. A wise teacher once told me we have a choice each day. We can choose to see grievances or miracles. This project helped me to see the miracles.
I was also moved by Chimamanda Adichie's Ted Talk: The Danger of the Single Story, in which she speaks of the power and importance of telling your story. The single story, that we get through the lens of news and media, is an incomplete story. The single story creates stereotypes. The single story of Africa is a single story of catastrophe or poverty. The single story of Mexico is one of "the abject immigrant". The single story robs people of dignity. The single story allows for no possible connection as human equals. By telling our stories we create a balance of stories. We can empower, humanize and repair broken dignity. I hope you enjoy my mini story below (click "read next page" to see the full journey). I look forward to experiencing yours.
I was also moved by Chimamanda Adichie's Ted Talk: The Danger of the Single Story, in which she speaks of the power and importance of telling your story. The single story, that we get through the lens of news and media, is an incomplete story. The single story creates stereotypes. The single story of Africa is a single story of catastrophe or poverty. The single story of Mexico is one of "the abject immigrant". The single story robs people of dignity. The single story allows for no possible connection as human equals. By telling our stories we create a balance of stories. We can empower, humanize and repair broken dignity. I hope you enjoy my mini story below (click "read next page" to see the full journey). I look forward to experiencing yours.