We do often hear people say that something resonates and I think that can lead to misuse and devaluing of the word. (Think about the use of awesome!) Your detailed research has brought the word back to it's proper place. The experience of resonance is the reason I photograph. Just reading Julie DuBose's definition made my heart leap in remembering that, and then your words further defined and explained what I feel and yet can't put into words. Thank you!
I love this post, Kim. Much to think about, and way deeper than what I've always thought of in reference to things resonating with me. I think of resonance as a form of connection; it happens when I think I'm in tune with things (people/music/a poem/nature). I was at a piano recital recently, listening carefully with my eyes closed, to unfamiliar music, I felt a connection that surprised me, especially with the player's sustains (doubly surprising as it's not something I'd normally listen for). I'm fascinated by how something can feel feels profound or deeply meaningful when it resonates, and what it leads so, whether it's an insights, inspiration, or a sense of....clarity? I think the word I'm looking for is clarity.
We do often hear people say that something resonates and I think that can lead to misuse and devaluing of the word. (Think about the use of awesome!) Your detailed research has brought the word back to it's proper place. The experience of resonance is the reason I photograph. Just reading Julie DuBose's definition made my heart leap in remembering that, and then your words further defined and explained what I feel and yet can't put into words. Thank you!
I love this post, Kim. Much to think about, and way deeper than what I've always thought of in reference to things resonating with me. I think of resonance as a form of connection; it happens when I think I'm in tune with things (people/music/a poem/nature). I was at a piano recital recently, listening carefully with my eyes closed, to unfamiliar music, I felt a connection that surprised me, especially with the player's sustains (doubly surprising as it's not something I'd normally listen for). I'm fascinated by how something can feel feels profound or deeply meaningful when it resonates, and what it leads so, whether it's an insights, inspiration, or a sense of....clarity? I think the word I'm looking for is clarity.