12/13/2024
The Story:
Each person carries their own unique "box," filled with the essence of their experiences, beliefs, and emotions. Some of us hold our boxes wide open, letting others peer inside, while others keep theirs tightly shut, preserving their privacy. These boxes are reflections of our personalities and attitudes, illustrated through painted symbols and addresses. The concept behind this is simple: we are all born with a box, and as we journey through life, facing challenges and transitions, the address on our box may evolve.
Incorporating spirituality and numerology into the addresses on these pieces adds another layer of meaning, reminding us that life is a constant ebb and flow. Too often, we find ourselves weighed down by the "stuff" of others—their emotions, their expectations—and this project serves as a visual reminder to protect our own space. After all, carrying the boxes of others would be exhausting!
We are free to explore the contents of our own box, to rummage through its layers and discover what matters most to us. But it is not our place to invade the boxes of others, especially in their absence. The beauty of life is in deciding what to keep in our own box, letting it reflect who we are and what we value and letting go of things that no longer serve us.
What does your box look like as you journey through life? How has it changed along the way? Is it weighed down by too many other boxes, or is it light and true to you? What labels would be stamped on your box? Most importantly, what would you choose to fill your box with?
