Ep. 9: "Dare to be Ordinary"

ReVisioning the Arts

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Inspired by a recent episode of "This Jungian Life", this episode of ReVisioning the Arts delves into the concept of normalcy. As artists, we are socialized to strive to be exceptional. We learn that in order to stand out from other applicants our work and our ideas have to be unique, original and above all, highly impressive.

Deb, one of the hosts of This Jungian Life, tells the story of how one of her best teachers told their students:

"Dare to be ordinary."

When I heard that phrase it struck me because it speaks directly to the wound that I, and so many others in my position, carry - i.e. the need to stand out and be seen as exceptional in order to just survive.

In this episode I go into reflections on this quote and how it is helping me to balance my life and outlook.

Sourced from "This Jungian Life: Episode 174: Time & Truth about its Use"

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