"In each of us lie good and bad, light and dark, art and pain, choice and regret,
cruelty and sacrifice. We're each of us our own chiaroscuro, our own bit of
illusion fighting to emerge into something solid, something real."
Libba Bray
Chiaroscuro is an Italian artistic term used to describe the dramatic effect of contrasting areas of light and dark in artwork or painting. The technique can create a sense of illusion. We try to contrast our conflicting characteristics with intentions of presenting with a solid persona, hiding some aspects.
Our thoughts pinpoint people as journalist, student, accountant, artist, or vagrant. Projecting a certain image unfortunately disguises the multi-sided story. In fact, if time was spent with the vagrant, he just might be the kindest and most interesting person of them all.
Our core becomes stronger when we accept and embrace both our light and dark sides. We lead creative lives when we experience a broad spectrum rather than narrow vision. Our confidence soars as we celebrate all the different parts of ourselves. Viewing a person is like peeking through a kaleidoscope...seeing independent shapes and colors, but fitting together.
Our thoughts pinpoint people as journalist, student, accountant, artist, or vagrant. Projecting a certain image unfortunately disguises the multi-sided story. In fact, if time was spent with the vagrant, he just might be the kindest and most interesting person of them all.
Our core becomes stronger when we accept and embrace both our light and dark sides. We lead creative lives when we experience a broad spectrum rather than narrow vision. Our confidence soars as we celebrate all the different parts of ourselves. Viewing a person is like peeking through a kaleidoscope...seeing independent shapes and colors, but fitting together.
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