A note from the editor:
My Culture Journal is a weekly series where residents share a look into their cultural lives. This week’s journal was written by artist Shamira Wilson, who is learning how to speak and write in Portuguese. Because journaling is part of Wilson’s daily practice, these entries are written in a style and format that reflect her meditative approach to words and ideas.
If you are interested in submitting a journal, please email to Mirror Indy arts and culture editor Jennifer Delgadillo at jennifer.delgadillo@mirrorindy.org and tell us about yourself.
Day One:
lembre-se de que a luz atrai tudo, não apenas o que é como você. as vezes você atrai lições para mostrar o que não faz parte de você. o que você foca cresce, certifique-se de plantar sementes autênticas, essas são as que vão passar pela estação.
remember that light attracts everything, not just what is like you. sometimes you attract lessons to show what is not part of you. what you focus on grows, make sure you plant authentic seeds, these are the ones that will make it through the season.
Day Two:
you are abundance, abundance is within you
what can I create?
weaving inspired spaces
a few hours of studio time
start to weave and the yarn will be supplied
Day Three:
okra
I’m growing okra to cultivate, to grow
I grow okra
I’m mapping the sun to map
I map the sun
azakah medeh
kouzen
right relationship
Day Four:
today I got a loom
right relationship
today I heard the music of Ballaké Sissoko for the first time
wave guide
pray
recognize
appreciate
allow
Day Five:
the loom is at home in the studio
Ting and I arranged the furniture and made room
i’m thankful
textiles – go to Mali
Day Six:
I visited a loved one at the hospital
today I rested
Day Seven:
I made quiche and parfaits for a loved one recovering from surgery
I saw a movie with a good friend
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