When Origami Reveals Our Inner Journey

When Origami Reveals Our Inner Journey

Origami design is a very particular art. Since nothing can be added or removed, each step determines the next. While restricting future choices, they open up a vast multiverse of possibilities.

The vision an artist has of their art is sometimes a reflection of their perception of life.

We often hear that we are defined by our past, much like origami, where the initial sequences close off certain choices and determine subsequent steps. It's true; the past inevitably shapes us, creating an apparent determinism.

But we also hear that we are not defined by our past, probably to encourage each of us not to let our sufferings determine our future. This idea also has merit. As in the multiverse of origami or chess, each move opens up a multitude of new choices.

Depending on your personality, do you feel increasingly stuck when folding a model, trapped in fewer and fewer solutions? Or, on the contrary, does each new step open up new choices for you, as in your life?

The problem is not letting ourselves be defined by the past but letting ourselves be defined in the wrong way. We are responsible for what defines us. We must perceive ourselves as we truly are, conscious of our origins and our wounds, while knowing that we can choose to shape our future.

Similarly, in origami, our initial sequences define a path, but it's up to us to perceive within this restriction the freedom to create infinitely.

The act of folding paper, a seemingly simple action, can lead to the creation of complex and magnificent forms. This symbolizes how small decisions or changes in our lives can have significant repercussions on our journey.

The one who is free is the one who is aware of their chains.

Thus, origami teaches us that within every limitation lies an opportunity for transformation. By embracing our constraints, we discover the depth of our creative potential.

In the end, the art of origami reminds us that, despite the influences of our past, we have the power to create something beautiful and unique.

Our life, just like a sheet of paper, can be folded and shaped into a unique work, reflecting not only our past but also the vision we choose for our future.

It is by recognizing and accepting our limits that we can truly exercise our freedom and realize our highest potential.

Nicolas TERRY
Based on a text by Laurent Bertin