Currently Listening Seven Swans By Sufjan Stevens that dress looks nice on you see related

I have been learning so much this semester...I feel like my mind has grown like the Grinch's heart. Cheesy? Of course. True? Definitely. I have, especially, been learning about other religions, and it's seriously amazing and enlightening. I think it is easy to be afraid/critical of what other people believe instead of honestly checking out what they have to say. One can limit oneself so much by not learning about other people.  

It is amazing how much beauty exists in all of these faiths (Hinduism, Buddhism...). Learning about the best of them (instead of the worst, which is what we usually hear and talk about--because isn't that easier?) has given me great perspective, and a lotlotlot to think about.

To get good at art, you should study great art/ists. You can't just trap yourself in a box and refuse to be subjected to what other people are doing around you. I think it's the same way with...well, everything. Life.   

There's so much out there to learn from.

joanna