I profoundly want security in the thought that everything is going to be okay. Growing up, my mom always told me that everything happens for a reason, and that the universe has a plan for me. Since these ideals were instilled in me from a young age, I have grown to use them to stay secure and stable when life takes unexpected turns. I pride myself on being able to handle hard situations, and I owe it all to my trust in the universe and my confidence that it will all work out. I want to keep this aspect of my thinking, and my worst fear is losing it. For my project, I want to embody my want to preserve my line of thinking, but connect it to my Jewish identity as well, since that additionally shapes my outlook on life. Within Judaism, there are many forms of talisman already. One of the most notable is the evil eye. This eye serves to protect against negative energy and overall ward off bad spirits. Another example is the hamsa, or the hand that represents hospitality, generosity, or the power of God. Within my project, I want to take my own spin on one of the established talismans in the Jewish religion. It would represent the power of the universe that I want to have hope in, and tie it to the religious ideals I grew up with as well. I do not know exactly what I want to do stylistically, but Joe said that it’s okay that my idea is still “a soup.” Further evolution to come…
Ten keywords:
- Hope
- Trust
- Stability
- Need
- Connection
- Universality
- Something.
- Purpose
- Identity
- Alright
