Introduction - The Wind That Teaches Us to See (Soft pencil sounds. A window opens. The wind carries the scent of rain.)When I was young, I wanted to draw the world as it truly was — not the one in books, but the one that breathed.The rustle of trees, the sadness in a child’s eyes, the courage of a mother — all those invisible things that hold the sky together.I … [Read more...] about Hayao Miyazaki’s Ten Philosophies: The Gentle Art of Living
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Between Broomsticks and Stars: Kiki’s Talks With Kindred Souls
Younger Kiki: I thought flying would be the hardest part. But it wasn’t. The hardest part was not knowing who I was becoming—and feeling like I had to hide how unsure I was.I left home with my broom, a ribbon, and a heart full of hope… but also a quiet fear I didn’t know how to name. I thought if I smiled enough, worked hard enough, helped others … [Read more...] about Between Broomsticks and Stars: Kiki’s Talks With Kindred Souls