"An interval of hesitation"
I heard this statement while listening to a podcast on Neglected Practices: Attentiveness. It refers to the practice of pausing and grounding oneself before continuing with little awareness. It is about:
- speaking less and thinking more,
- seeing outside of oneself,
- appreciating and seeing the world with awe,
- connecting with what truly matters and remains foundational over time
- relinquishing control, ego and the focus on surface level distractions,
- living with an open heart and mind,
- being present and
- going beyond what is visible and status quo
The sentiment expressed with "an interval of hesitation" is found in the creative world. Artists are naturally drawn to the wonders of the world; they ask questions with no intention of them being answered. They observe and ponder on the fringes with critical eye on the constructs of society. Artists and other creatives cast their attention to humanity and the natural world.
I am obsessed with sky, clouds and water at the moment. They are the epitome of ephemeral! And I love all things ambiguous, transient and unknowable.
Dutch artist Berndnaut Smilde is fascinated by the ambiguous, fluid state of clouds. His work speaks to the sublime character of nature. And it's in stillness that the sublime is seen and appreciated.
Stay weird folks 👽
And take a moment to be still 🏞️🌦️🌅🪐
