My group’s project was born from the question of how cultural worldviews and death interact and play out in the medium of art, inspired by Terror Management Theory detailed in Worm At The Core. We knew we wanted to work to break down death denial, and did this through two strains of our project. First, our Instagram (aptly named grievinggaia)… Read more »
As much as I preach the importance of meditation for mental health (which our contemplative practices are a form of), I find myself restrained when I attempt to do a practice on my own. From my experience with contemplative practices and meditation in classes (university and yoga alike), they offer a plethora of benefits: awareness and honoring emotions, more holistic… Read more »
In tarot, the Death card doesn’t symbolize rot and decay so much as it symbolizes the process of regeneration that springs forth from it. The Death card means an end to one part of life and the beginning of another. Will this transformative process be painful? Probably – letting go is often extremely difficult. But the esteemed Biddy Tarot tells… Read more »