RENA: Revival

This second story line, Revival, takes a look at the hopeful side of duality, from how a society recovers from a downfall to what the process of regaining hope or reinstating strength and resilience in yourself looks like. Keeping with ideas that our immediate reaction to change is counterintuitive, as we cling to what is familiar, the spring shoots aim to embody “leaps of faith” that one must undergo in order to regain a sense of hope. Along with this catalyzing leap of faith, the main ideas of hope, introspection, and transformation remain pertinent. Soar is the leap of faith that is necessary to break out of old cycles. There will never be a more opportune moment to rip the bandaid of what no longer serves us. Nothing weighs more than what we’ve outgrown, and letting go gives us the strength to fly. Who says transformation can’t occur in stillness? Chrysalis meditates on the idea of introspection by virtue of two contrasting outfits in the same, still space. In nature, the cocoon serves as a place of transformation. And as we ponder upon our own  reflections in the mirror, we are called to action. What should I change? When we undergo change, it is in our nature to reflect on our pasts. We may isolate, or even reminisce. It’s like asking “Was I good enough? Could I have done anything differently?’ To relinquish control of what we cannot is to rebel against our preconceived notions of reality. Does revival warrant rebellion? Does rebellion lead to clarity? Change doesn't always yell — it sometimes whispers. Awakening is the soft certainty that follows the storm, when the dust has settled and your breath belongs to you again. This shoot contains the silent power of emergence. From numb to feeling, from dark to soft light. It's about slowly opening your eyes, returning home to your body, and remembering survival was never the point — thriving is.

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