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Life is hard. Sometimes it’s so intense that I just want to be transported away to a magical place where there is no screaming or hitting or scary stuff (I have a child with special needs who inspired this project). So I created the intensity portal. Then I shared it with the world on instagram and realized I’m not the only one who needs an Intensity Portal, we all do.

The idea is that when things get too intense, take your attention away from the situation at hand, stare at the intensity portal and it absorbs the intensity for you. My therapist asked what it sounds like and my very clear answer was, “It takes your internal screams of rage and turns them into ‘ommmmms’.” 

After sharing this project and seeing how much people related to it, something else happened. People shared their stories with me, I shared mine with them, and the portal became something bigger, a connection to others. A reminder that we’re all going through something that can often feel impossible, but now when I look at my Intensity Portal, I’m reminded that I’m not alone.

So now I’d like to share this project with you. Find a portal that feels right to you and please feel free to share your intensity. Art helps. ❤️