A Journey Through Emotions: How Ivory Might Feel When Discovering My Work
When Ivory discovers the body of work I’ve created for her, I imagine it will be an experience unlike any other—a mix of emotions, questions, and realizations. It’s not something anyone can prepare for: finding out that someone has dedicated so much thought, effort, and love to you, all while imagining your future. It will be a journey filled with curiosity, joy, fear, and perhaps even doubt. This post is my attempt to reflect on those emotions and reassure Ivory that every feeling she experiences will be valid and meaningful. The Overwhelm of Discovery I imagine the first feeling Ivory might encounter is overwhelm. Seeing such an extensive collection of work—thoughts, philosophies, and visions—centered around her could feel like stepping into a tidal wave. The sheer scale of it might make her wonder, Why me? or How can I live up to this? But overwhelm is just the beginning of understanding something profound. I want Ivory to know that it’s okay to take her time, to step back and proce...