Writing on Pluto: Artistic Economy in Vancouver

The Joys of Living a Poetic Life

Poetry is a threat if there are things in your system that are very hard to face because poetry is about being open and being spiritually, mentally, and emotionally well. A poetic life may mean sacrificing material overabundance, otherwise known as clutter, but you always sacrifice something, and to us, it's worth it.

Poetry is about consciousness and the pleasures of art. Other art forms can provide a bridge to your poetic self, if there are obstacles that need to be overcome. Yoga reestablishes and retrains breathing when parts of your natural self have been suppressed by a civilization that does not find those parts supportive of its values.

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Artistic Economy in Vancouver

This topic is no joke in most places on the North American continent, but Vancouver is a tough city; it's an expensive city. As an artist, you're interested in feeding your soul as well as your body and your bank account. There has to be a way to do all three, and I'm trying to balance it out. I'm sure I can get there. Soul, body, money: why not have health in all areas? I needed a chair for my apartment, but the artist in me was not going to settle for junk. The artist in me also didn't have any money to afford something high quality. I found this oak chair someone was giving away in a back alley nearby. It's missing a slat, but it's gorgeous; the seat is wonderfully comfortable, and the legs are stable. Sometime, I might actually figure out how to repair it, but in the meantime, perfection need not apply! ♥