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This a a reminder to not fall victim to the sunk-cost fallacy. Just because you invested time and energy into something, does not mean you should indefinitely waste more time and energy on it, if you decide it’s not what you want anymore. This goes for anything, from books, to relationships, to jobs, to hobbies, etc.

If it’s not serving you anymore, move on.

#sunk cost fallacy #divorce #separation #growth #mental health #self care

I am ready to move on from this chapter, my patience is transparent and paper thin.

#divorce

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Zhang Enli - Garden

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Nepalese Lingzhi Fungus Mask, probably 19th century

This extraordinary mask has been formed from a large, single Lingzhi fungus (Ganoderma Lucidum). The natural structure of the fungus has been coaxed into forming a nose, ears, a mouth and eyes. Two holes on either side allow for a natural twine to have been threaded through so that the mask can be either worn or hung for (perhaps) ritual display. The surface is hard, glossy and dramatically wrinkled. It is believed that such masks were worn ritually to frighten off malevolent spirits. Most extant fungus masks are of black (or blackened) Lingzhi fungus. Pannier (2009, p. 68) illustrates a mask translated as a ‘mushroom’ mask which appears to be made from a single fungus – possibly a Lingzhi – but coloured with red pigment. Nepalese fungus masks are rare. Dating them is difficult. There are few in private or museum collections. The surface is glossy and encrusted with a varying patina suggesting some significant age. Possibly it was darkened with soot although there is no residual smokiness present. The example here is in an excellent, stable condition with just the odd small loss to the extremities as might be expected. The texture is hard and robust rather than crumbly and friable. It has a wood-like consistency.

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Wayne Thiebaud - Ponds and Streams, 2001, acrylic on canvas, 182.9 x 152.4 cm

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Architectural ceramics, 1900. Bigot & Cie, Paris. Via Museum of Applied Arts Budapest

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Albert Oehlen

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Walasse Ting - Untitled, 1986 - Acrylic on rice paper

going inward

#mine #collage art

Most days, my want is so hungry that I don’t know what it’s asking for. Do I want a mother? A friend? A stranger? A lover? My therapist? I want comfort and belonging and connection. I want community and continuity. I’m ravenous, surrounded by other starving people, and we’re all crying out, asking to be devoured.