Collection: Lori DiPasquale - Introspection

 Introspection

 ɪntrəˈspekʃən, noun

The observation of one’s own mental and emotional processes

During the long and challenging past two years dealing with the unprecedented pandemic, I found myself with time to reflect.  When the busy life and the constant going and doing comes to a stall, one can’t help but look deeply and examine what really matters.

What do I want my life to look like once we get back to “normal”?  

What are the lessons and blessings in this time of pause and reset? 

I am grateful for my life and the safety of my friends and family, emerging with a greater sense of appreciation for gathering and community, casual talks over a glass of wine, a spontaneous hug,  a brilliant smile. 

The silver lining of a life interrupted is the reminder that all we really have is now….

So what is it that you want to do with your one and only precious life? 

I want to paint.

I want to express myself through colors and layers and textures.

I want to emote and provoke.

I want to encourage and challenge.

I want to embrace the light and the darkness.

I want to become more fully me.