I have been having some health issues lately. I got some tests done and I have been diagnosed with carpel tunnel syndrome. They said the signs are moderate and I will most likely be looking at surgery in 3-5 years. I am only 33 years old.
As an artist who works with my hands, the diagnoses held a heavy weight. I chose to walk from the office to gather my thoughts. I was shocked and sad. Thoughts raced through my mind of how long I might have, what will I do with the time. I felt anxious about the uncertainty.
I arrived downtown and chose to spend my time going to gallery’s.
Being surrounded by art brought me back to earth.
Create what I can, while I can. The fire is lit and I don’t know how much fuel is left.
I sat in a bus shelter, as a group on men gathered to smoke an unknown substance beside me.
I looked over at their fingers, as they broke apart something small in a tin foil nest.
Funny how the value of touch can drastically chance how I see the world around me.
Thankful for this tribulation and what comes of the motivation to do what I can, while I can.
-Aaron
Aaron Mou 