Tag: boundaries

Seeing the Whole Picture

Norma sits in white space facing a vast black field of tangled white lines, observing the struggle without entering it.

Still Here

Norma sits at the boundary between black and white, resting while looking toward the open white space.

The Space I Keep For Myself

Norma sits peacefully with her eyes closed inside a white circle surrounded by black, wearing a red shirt. The illustration reads, “The Space I Keep for Myself” and “I don't have to do anything to belong here.”

The Line I Drew

Norma stands inside a white circle against a black background, with one foot stepping into the white space beyond it. Wearing a red shirt and black pants, she looks down thoughtfully at the boundary she is crossing.

What Is Mine to Carry?

Black-and-white illustration of Norma in a red shirt looking down at a box labeled “My Part,” standing between boxes representing others’ responsibilities and her own values and peace.

The Grip

Norma sits curled up, holding herself tightly, reflecting on the difference between protecting what matters and holding it too tightly.

What IStand On

Norma stands calmly on a foundation of white bricks, looking ahead with quiet confidence. Text reads, “What I Stand On” and “I stand on what I have chosen to build.”

Yield

Norma bends gracefully beneath a larger figure, illustrating the strength to adapt without losing herself.

Stop Carrying it with You

Norma walks barefoot with a large black backpack containing the “it” symbol. She turns her head to look back at it, suggesting awareness of the emotional burden she carries.

Refuge

Norma is shown curled up inside a cube-shaped version of her own head, which sits atop her body. The outer cube face looks startled, while the inner Norma rests in a protective pose. The image symbolizes retreating inward for emotional safety.

Gatekeeper

Norma’s head is a house with a black demon pounding on the door, symbolizing intrusive forces and the act of setting boundaries.

My Space

My Space

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