A Life That Isn't For An Audience

So much of our lives can feel like they're being observed, measured, or shared. Even the things we enjoy can become something to document or turn into an accomplishment. Dora has been thinking about the importance of keeping a little part of our lives private, especially when it comes to creativity. Her paint-by-numbers experiment reminded her that there's real freedom in being a beginner and making something imperfectly, with nobody watching. Not everything needs to be seen to matter.

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