An anthropology of wonder
It is said that the fully enlightened state is close to the experience we describe as " wonder ".
In my experience, the great reward of making art is looking up from my work and seeing the world with fresh eyes.. experiencing timelessness.
This is brilliant and beautifully written: https://scroll.in/article/914889/why-we-need-an-anthropology-of-wonder-which-allows-for-social-hope-to-grow-in-communities?fbclid=IwAR0pRSf6-T_4GLCVWJyrN_B-_JYUsccWKbPOVoTb__LlqtgN4ToOs5m4RMo