"The Wisdom of Feeling"
Art of being: A self portrait in Rug Hooking
By Dolores Esperanza Yax Alvarado
My work reflects the importance of listening to our emotions. What we feel is valid and can hold valuable life lessons.
We often hear comments like, “You’re too sensitive” or “too emotional,” but I have learned that to truly know myself, I must pay attention to what my emotions are trying to tell me. Each one carries an essential message for my personal growth.
The circle of colors above my head represents the diversity of feelings we can experience and how, by embracing them, we can use them to deepen our self-understanding and grow from within.
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Dolores Esperanza Yax Alvarado
Esperanza, from the community of Totonicapán, has been a Multicolores' Rug Hooking artist since 2013.

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