Note: This is the ongoing exploration and development for the release of "To Be Loved" by Denise Mone
Creative Notes:
What does it mean to be loved? I feel like it's about loving yourself when it's hard, having your worth rooted in God, the highest power, and learning from yourself and others. It's also about expressing myself. I feel cute af when I perform. I'm excited to be a symbol of power for young women and little girls. I want it to require a higher me. I want my art to elevate. So here we go!
Note to Self...
"I've been hurt, but I've also learned who I am and how I want to be loved."
I think I want the ponytail to be my signature style. I love how sleek, versatile, and natural it is.
Visuals & Purpose
Growing up, I struggled with seeing myself in God's eyes, but I've learned that my confidence lies in being my full authentic self, a gift I've hidden away for so long. It's about time we see ourselves as goddesses and Gods, me included. That means self-respect, individuality, passion, and modesty. Heartbreak and Healing is the influence.
Intimacy & Healing
It's caveat, but anger is such a real emotion, especially in love. My thought process is, I may not know if it will work, so in that case, I'd rather put my energy into visuals I see in my head. Including, an argument. This is usally the point where we realize we're done, for good. This is also where I begin to learn that self-love isn't about trying to understand or criticize the other person's emotions or reasoning, but rather realizing that toxicity in my relationship simply isn't aligned with what I want for myself.
I'm not perfect, though. I've caused pain too. So I hope men can watch this mini movie and feel the same way I do.
Short films are a necessary part of this journey. There's something so intimate and reflective about being able to watch a moment of your life or another scenario play out before your eyes. You can make a 60 year old woman feel 20 again, and a 20 year old woman dream of being 60. You can show what rebuilding looks like. Or you can be a voice for someone struggling. Music can do the same thing. Music is a very spiritual thing. Art is the same thing.
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