~:[CH11 - Day 153]:~ Attention to Detail

 
~:[CH11 - Day 153]:~ Attention to Detail

In an art museum, it's easy to quickly walk by an art piece and analyze it based on the whole image. You often figure out what the context of the piece was, the message behind it, etc. It's easy to quickly evaluate it as a whole and move on. I was lucky enough to get tickets to both the Kusama and Murakami exhibit for today. I never imagined I'd get tickets one the day before, but getting access to both felt amazing. The gallery was empty and I was able to truly appreciate the pieces accessing the finer details you would miss if you just passed by. In many cases, it's not easy to do this with Murakami as his exhibits are often packed with people. Luckily, I was able to get up close to every panel seeing anything new I could discover. In life, we often do this as well. They often say, don't judge a book by its cover and this year more than any other, I made sure to do my best to do so. Sometimes it led to great discoveries, other times it led to disappointments. You figure out that sometimes things that seem too good to be true, can be, however, more times than not, you discover the hidden gems that lie in the details of the larger picture. I am lucky to have seen the growth and development of so many of my students. Some didn't give off the best first impression, but over time, they slowly began to show their details. In life, we often judge superficially, allowing us to miss something great. I hope that in our lives we can slow down and enjoy those finer details. Instead of a headliner concert, making the big event a one-on-one with a friend; instead of that limited edition shoe, we can treasure that family heirloom; instead of the person who flaunts everything they have, find those individuals who are genuinely going to enrich your lives through a true friendship. After a long day at school and a music video shoot, the last thing I wanted to do was drive out to LA, but on a whim I did and I realized that it was a good opportunity to reflect on the details I may have missed in life. Seeing the bigger picture is great, but knowing all that went into creating that bigger piece allows you to not just understand what it's about, but better appreciate the value that is often left unseen.