Let it exist Sometimes, finishing something matters more than making it perfect. I completed a woven nest — layers of branches, rattan, and dried blooms, with a light hidden inside. It felt complete, like everything had found its place. The same day, I finished an old writing prompt. Both reminded me: You don’t have to get it right. You just have to let it exist.

In a series of research on the concept of openness, I found this ∞ —form for a wandering thought. Erica Fraaije 05/07/2025 I often...

The image above is a tongue-in-cheek take on beauty ideals—a fashion moment with a crow on my head—or rather, on a wire cage. The text on...

A fragile kitten video evokes thoughts on human vulnerability, the innate power of compassion, and contrasts personal care with global chaos

Erica Fraaije's 2024 installation, 'Stacked Boxes, ' features towering, asymmetrical structures leaning for support against a warm...

Embrace transparency, depth, and renewal. Shed layers, open your senses, and find clarity, creativity, and growth in every moment of spring.

Social media divides us into bubbles—we must push back by creating genuine connections and feeling comfortable while being vulnerable.

Objects like books or furniture can unlock deep memories of joy or warmth. Choose one and relive a meaningful moment. Share your story!

"To thrive, we must weave-balance-relationships, fostering harmony and growth. Strong ties emerge when balance and trust intertwine."

What does homeland mean to you—Visualizing-your-ideal-sense-of-place-in-2025 #Belonging

Growth is like a snail’s shell: a spiral of trying, reflecting, and beginning anew. What lessons has your journey taught you?

A heartfelt mosaic inspired by parenting and nature: the tireless work of birds in spring mirrors the journey of raising young children.

In the image above, a small paper-mâché dog sits quietly before a vivid painting. This dog has a story—it was lovingly crafted by my...

**"Exploring artistic identity and growth, this post reflects on facing criticism, embracing independence, and forming a creative duo."**

About the Oversharing Era: Not Every Story Needs a Stage

On Having a Living Body I have a body. People who haven't been born yet don’t; sometimes those we remember feel like they don’t either. A...

Proteins may be microscopic, yet their complexity and function in our bodies are vast. When magnified, they resemble spaceships...

power of risk My mother gave me space and was never afraid that I would get into trouble. She trusted me. But when I turned twenty, that...

Art ties creativity, nature, and balance, offering reflection, transformation, nurturing family bonds while promoting personal growth.

Gardens are where humans and nature connect—a blend of wild and cultivated, revealing our need to shape nature while finding peace in it.