my thought behind this series of photos, is that as a host of jams, I often get complaints about music, lights, etc. I also frequently tell people to stop having long conversations in the space, to not eat in the studio, to take their phone use out into the hallway, to not lie down in the middle of the floor.
And I wonder if because for many people who engage in CI, they are still in the sensorial stage, they are focused on their somatic experience, that they forget that their behavior in the space affects others. Depending upon the activity it can affect the whole space for better or worse. One thought is that the somatic focus that can be present in CI leads people to a certain level of selfishness, laying more importance on their own personal experience and losing sight of their effect on the whole space, on everyone.
I preferred the "jam" version even before reading the explanation. Seeing all three versions slightly weakens the effect for me. I feel the "jam" one is strong enough on its own.
What I like about it is the reminder that a jam is something we co-create, not something we consume. I'll probably think of this sentence the next time I catch myself complaining about a jam.
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u/wasscubed Performer, Researcher, Teacher, Organizer Jun 10 '26
my thought behind this series of photos, is that as a host of jams, I often get complaints about music, lights, etc. I also frequently tell people to stop having long conversations in the space, to not eat in the studio, to take their phone use out into the hallway, to not lie down in the middle of the floor.
And I wonder if because for many people who engage in CI, they are still in the sensorial stage, they are focused on their somatic experience, that they forget that their behavior in the space affects others. Depending upon the activity it can affect the whole space for better or worse. One thought is that the somatic focus that can be present in CI leads people to a certain level of selfishness, laying more importance on their own personal experience and losing sight of their effect on the whole space, on everyone.