It's spooky how your writing mirrors my heart <3 (not in a creepy way...)
I have a vague, fuzzy memory of reading a Richard Scarry book, but not knowing the title or author's name, but having such warm thoughts. It took a herculean effort years ago to draw those memories out and find the book again. And if I had been exposed to Sylvanian families or Unico I'm sure I would feel the same about those worlds. Winnie the Pooh has also always held a special place in my heart - I recently found "Winnie the Pooh and the blustery day" on vinyl record and listening to the softly crackling story on a blustery Windsday, coffee in hand, is peak comfort :)
I have always felt that cuteness can help us broach the deepest, most difficult concepts in the most meaningful and accessible of ways... there are certain books, shows, and movies that I find myself gravitate to time and again for comfort and expression, and episodes of Summer Camp Island have entered into that rotation. I feel so lucky to have experienced your work and to get to continue doing so through your substack posts, they momentarily transport me to the tip of the pyramid!
This made me sad, but warmed my heart at the same time; Sophia’s comment on duality really resonantes with me. I really appreciate your take on the world. And any reference to Richard Scarry brings a big smile to my face 🥰
Thank you for pointing out the profound loneliness of the Unico films. I often think of Osamu Tezuka's works (at least the works I know) as incredibly cute meditations on loneliness and being mismatched to one's apparent place in the world. It was great to see his work (or at least an adaptation of his work) surfaced here in a manner that feels exactly in line with the author's intent.
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Beautiful! I love the Sylvainan creatures and I love the notes on loneliness. With the loneliness epidemic that psychologists talk about today in our culture, I think it’s so important to return to a sense of oneness with god- spirit. Loneliness is a ubiquitous emotion, but luckily so is love and love can always be found. I like to think of it like this - considering duality ☯️, loneliness/ separation is the shadow of love.
It's spooky how your writing mirrors my heart <3 (not in a creepy way...)
I have a vague, fuzzy memory of reading a Richard Scarry book, but not knowing the title or author's name, but having such warm thoughts. It took a herculean effort years ago to draw those memories out and find the book again. And if I had been exposed to Sylvanian families or Unico I'm sure I would feel the same about those worlds. Winnie the Pooh has also always held a special place in my heart - I recently found "Winnie the Pooh and the blustery day" on vinyl record and listening to the softly crackling story on a blustery Windsday, coffee in hand, is peak comfort :)
I have always felt that cuteness can help us broach the deepest, most difficult concepts in the most meaningful and accessible of ways... there are certain books, shows, and movies that I find myself gravitate to time and again for comfort and expression, and episodes of Summer Camp Island have entered into that rotation. I feel so lucky to have experienced your work and to get to continue doing so through your substack posts, they momentarily transport me to the tip of the pyramid!
Thank you, your text made my night.
This made me sad, but warmed my heart at the same time; Sophia’s comment on duality really resonantes with me. I really appreciate your take on the world. And any reference to Richard Scarry brings a big smile to my face 🥰
Thank you for pointing out the profound loneliness of the Unico films. I often think of Osamu Tezuka's works (at least the works I know) as incredibly cute meditations on loneliness and being mismatched to one's apparent place in the world. It was great to see his work (or at least an adaptation of his work) surfaced here in a manner that feels exactly in line with the author's intent.
Beautiful! I love the Sylvainan creatures and I love the notes on loneliness. With the loneliness epidemic that psychologists talk about today in our culture, I think it’s so important to return to a sense of oneness with god- spirit. Loneliness is a ubiquitous emotion, but luckily so is love and love can always be found. I like to think of it like this - considering duality ☯️, loneliness/ separation is the shadow of love.