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Curator’s Notes: Cognitive Dissonance By: Fabrianne Morales, Chief Curator, Arts Talk PH Much has been said about the power of the mind. A single insight from the edge of consciousness can enrapture, sadden, comfort, torment, and taunt—directly affecting any intended actions. However powerful, the human brain is subject to limitations. We all have that inner drive to align our attitudes to our self-concept, and this is where the notion crossed our mind.  For this exhibition, we were inspired by Leon Festinger’s Cognitive Dissonance Theory. This theory is based on the notion that sustaining cognitive consistency after a dissonance-causing occurrence is...

"Always go with your instinct, so that you don’t get pressured and you’re relaxed when you create. Just do what you like and go with your instinct. Make something that’s solely yours. Own it."

If each individual’s thoughts send out "vibrations" to the cosmos, if whatever energy we put out affects the harmony of everything around us, would it then be logical to believe that changing the way we think also changes how we experience life?

Inspiration can be fickle and if you rely on its schedule you probably won’t get far. Good thing is, there are practices used by artists, writers, musicians, and creatives from all sorts of fields that can help you towards a more inspired state of mind.