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Comparison vs. Compersion

Comparision is judging things better or worse.

Compersion is feeling joy when someone falls in love with another artist's work.

Imperfections make art feel human. If we reach Technical Excellence, suddenly our work looks machine-made.

When people see things as beautiful, other things become ugly.

Kids often like straight sticks.

As we get older we like the gnarly ones.

Tell me about a good stick you found.