Read and Reflect

Besides embroidery, my favorite thing is getting lost in a good book. This is my little corner for sharing what I’m currently reading and the thoughts or feelings they spark in me. It might be a beautiful sentence, or a character that inspires a new piece. Welcome, let’s chat about stories, both in and out of the pages.

Two hikers with backpacks and poles walk along a trail on a rugged, brush-covered mountainside in Western Sichuan. To their left is a snow-covered basin, and in the distance, a vast range of snow-capped peaks rises against the sky.

Stop Talking About “follow your Passion”, It’s Bs

You don’t succeed because you’re passionate. You become passionate _after_ you succeed. Stop falling into this common mental trap.

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PLEASE, Write a Diary Frequently

If you often feel down without knowing why, the solution can be simple: write it down. Learn how to start a habit that can change your inner world.

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hand embroidery artist lissyluo's shiba aigo is standing on the table.

Unlock Creativity: 10 Tips for Stuck creator

Stuck in a cycle of self-doubt and overthinking? This guide distills 10 powerful tips to help you break free. Learn to embrace imitation, find your voice through consistent action, and build the courage to finally start creating the art you’ve always wanted to make.

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A close-up, soft-focus photo of delicate feather grass with pale, wispy tops and vibrant green stalks.

The Only One Who Can Save You Is Yourself | A Review of Hermann Hesse’s Demian

True freedom is not a battle against the world, but a peace treaty with it. It is the ability to see and accept the world’s expectations for what they are, while choosing to live by a truth that comes only from within.

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Black and white photo of an elderly woman in a plaid shirt, sitting and using a tool to prepare thin strips of bamboo for weaving.

Why Do Chinese People Farm Everywhere? A Story of the Soil in Our Bones

Ever wondered why Chinese people seem to have a deep-seated love for farming, even in the most unlikely places? I realized this instinct is more than a hobby—it’s a story of the soil etched in our bones.

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Hand embroidery artist lissyluo finding inspiration in nature, looking up at the sprawling branches of a large tree.

I Am Not the Creator, Merely a Vessel

I thought my embroidery motif was from China’s Mogao Caves. An online conversation revealed a history I never could have imagined.

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