there was never anything wrong with how we were living and if we were meant to evolve, it was going to happen in our own innovative ways, because we have always been creators. that’s why we should preserve indigenous knowledge. like why aren’t we building rondavels anymore?
the work wants you to know why you are doing it. for you. primarily. to transform yourself. heal yourself. express yourself. material conditions etc. aside, if you make [art] that is spiritual, it demands your own spirituality of you first. the ego death.
@esinakooo you articulated this so well esi, and i love the lauryn hill reference. i have been slowly welcoming myself back to my creative space, and lauryn and her music have been carrying me so gently.
Hot take: Being ahead of the curve actually sucks. Better to catch the momentum. Those that catch momentum are always the billboard for that which they catch. Not the actual pioneers. Pioneers are seldom recognised in real time.