This is just shit. It's happening. No blame. Happening and on the rise it would appear. What can we do to delay it? Probably zilch. To stop it? Likely less. But to survive it? Now that sounds more promising. There is evidence of bad shit having been survived before. Ancient Advice Left in cave by Wise French Caveman: 'When Bigbad Shit come, no run scream hide. Try paint picture of it on wall. Drum to it. Sing to it. Dance to it. This give you handle on it.' So Twister is my try.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Facing inevitable disaster, survival and expression are more viable than prevention.
- In plain terms
- You can't stop bad things, but you can survive them by expressing yourself.
- What can you take from it?
- Survival through expression is key.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you face the inevitable?
- Can art help you survive?
Another view
Some disasters require direct action, not just art.
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