Layer by Layer — A Tea House Note · Art is Magic Tea House

Layer by Layer — A Tea House Note

Hello dear Tea House friends,

I’ve been thinking about work that never really finishes.

I came across the story of Shigeru Ban, who once paused his career because building only for the privileged no longer felt true. He began rebuilding homes and gathering spaces after disasters — often with simple, temporary materials.

What stayed with me wasn’t the architecture. It was the nature of the work.

Work that repeats. That restores. That doesn’t end with a clear result.

It made me think about my own life — and maybe yours too.

There are things we return to again and again: care, listening, creating, tending, holding space. They don’t look like progress. But they are what keeps things alive.

🤍 What is one piece of your never-finished work that matters to you right now?

It could be something small. Something quiet. Something only you notice.

If you feel like sharing, one word or one sentence is enough. And if not, that’s okay too.

Some work is meant to be returned to —layer by layer.

Cheering you on, Beáta

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