// Glossary
Self-Expression
6 topics
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The Meaning of Arranging One's Own Surroundings
The act of expressing one's inner self and values outwardly through the form of space and objects. DIY becomes a powerful means of self-expression.
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What Does It Mean That You Bleed Into Your Work
The act of externalizing one's inner elements (emotions, thoughts, values) into an external form (the work). In DIY, 'being yourself' is often valued more than perfection.
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Where Does the Impulse to Make Come From?
Expressing inner emotions, thoughts, and individuality outwardly in form. The act of making is a means to engrave the self that cannot be fully conveyed in words onto material.
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Does Making Dispel Loneliness?
Externalizing inner thoughts and sensations into tangible form. The act of making serves as a means to visualize and sublimate emotions of loneliness that are difficult to put into words.
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Is Wearing the Same Act as Expressing?
The act of expressing one's inner self, values, and identity outwardly. When done through clothing, the choice of what to wear becomes the medium of expression.
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Would You Want to Wear Clothes Where Meaning Takes Priority Over Comfort
The act of showing one's inner self or values externally through clothing. One motivation for prioritizing meaning.