Savor of the Month (23)
It’s November! So once again, it’s time for Savor of the Month!
For newcomers:
At the start of every month I announce one specific thing or theme to look out for, pay attention to, interrogate, appreciate. The idea is to convert something everyday and taken for granted into something we might, yes, savor.
And every month I create a chat thread where TAoN Supporters can share what you are noticing, or enjoy what others have noticed, in connection with the current theme. Supporters can post pictures, drawings, written observations, whatever works for you. Or just browse!
Themes so far:
Water (results here) * Stripes (results here) * Numbers (results here) * Doors (results here) * Pink (results here) * Flaws (results here) * Rust (results here) * Public Text (results here) * Calm (results here) * Treasure (results here) * Winter (results here) * Mysteries (results here) * Outliers (results here) * Ornamentation (results here) * Everyday Artists (results here) * Reflections (results here) * Contrast (results here) * The Temporary (results here; related audio essay here) * Wind (results here) * Circles (results here) * Small Flowers (results here) * Shadows (results here)
For November, the theme is BROKEN. Below, I’ll say a little more about this.
But in short, whether you take pictures or write poems, or just notice your world: Be attentive to what’s BROKEN as you go about your days in the month ahead.
The thread is open.
This month’s (quick) back story: ...
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