Understanding is Overrated with Steven Seidenberg | The Private Lounge

What happens when you stop trying to force "meaning" onto art and just allow yourself to experience it?In this candid, thought-provoking conversation, poet, philosopher, photographer, and author Steven Seidenberg joins Carmen in The Private Lounge. Together, they strip away the intimidation of "high art" to explore why being confused by a piece of work can actually be its greatest gift.From finding hidden human stories in abandoned, decaying architecture to the rhythmic "isness" of poetry, Steven and Carmen dive deep into why understanding is overrated—and why leaning into what confuses us is where real growth happens.📍 In This Episode, We Cover:Unlocking High Art: Moving past the fear of feeling "out of place" in museums and poetry.Finding Beauty in Decay: How Steven approaches series photography of abandoned structures and industrial appliances.The Power of "Isness": Why listening to poetry out loud unlocks an entirely different experience than reading off a page.Growth Over Hierarchy: Challenging the idea of "better" in art and stepping into genuine curiosity.🔗 Connect with Steven Seidenberg:Website: stevenseidenberg.com (Find links to his photo series, books, and free audiobook downloads on Spotify and Audible!)Thank you for stopping by.  Please visit our website: All About The Joy and add, like and share.  You can now watch the livestream version of the show on YouTube at @CarmenLezeth You can also support AATJ by shopping at our STORE - Or by and buying us a coffee. We'd appreciate that greatly.  Also, if you want to find us anywhere on social media, please check out the link in bio page. Music By Geovane Bruno, Moments, 3481Editing by Team A-JHost, Carmen Lezeth DISCLAIMER:  As always, please do your own research and understand that the opinions in this podcast and livestream are meant for entertainment purposes only. States and other areas may have different rules and regulations governing certain aspects discussed in this podcast.  Nothing in our podcast or livestream is meant to be medical or legal advice. Please use common sense, and when in doubt, ask a professional for advice, assistance, help and guidance.