{"product_id":"the-paradox-of-vulnerability-2","title":"The Paradox of Vulnerability","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFunny thing, vulnerability. To be vulnerable literally means exposed to danger, and we learn to avoid this state as a means of survival. Yet we also require vulnerability as a means to connect interpersonally. As a society we are experiencing a generational changing of the guard, as vulnerability and access to one’s feelings are increasingly seen as strengths; repressed feelings can cause a lack of emotional well being as well as mental and physical illness. What a conundrum: this concept that protects us, can kill us. Snow leopards - a protected species - are capable killers who stalk their prey in silence as they prowl on the insteps of their feet. The snow leopard symbolizes trusting one’s own instincts and preparing for a major turning point in life. The stunningly beautiful black diamond lenten rose grows in shade and can be poisonous if eaten in large quantities (LOL - I think we’re safe here, people). What a paradox we must live, learning to be vulnerable to thrive as a fully realized being, and protecting oneself while navigating this complicated labyrinth we call life. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand signed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14\" x 18\" has a printed title, 18\" x 24\" has a hand written title.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipped in a tube, protected in an acid free plastic sleeve and kraft cushioning. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFree shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eThe original was hand drawn in ink with watercolor on cold press watercolor paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e©2019 Michael Rohner\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Ink and watercolor","offers":[{"title":"Archival Print 14\" x 18\" $70","offer_id":47236099244285,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Archival Print 18\" x 24\" $130","offer_id":47236099277053,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0153\/3567\/files\/paradox.jpg?v=1771872886","url":"https:\/\/www.rohnerart.com\/products\/the-paradox-of-vulnerability-2","provider":"RohnerArt.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}