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With a Mind of Sonder By: Wendy Cubillo

Sonder - noun. The realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as our own—populated with their own ambitions, friends, routines, worries and inherited craziness—an epic story that continues invisibly around us. As society, we have gotten so used to navigating through life looking straight ahead, with ourselves as the center. However, the reality is that if we allow ourselves to stop, observe, and listen, we realize the subtle hints of strength that are found in the stories around us.

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This photographic series uplifts and focuses on the resilient narratives of my community of East Los Angeles and Boyle Heights, capturing their voices, passions, and pride. It incorporates its humility, hardships, and the strength that never stops rising.
“It only takes one voice, at the right pitch to start an avalanche”
I have the Microphone
“It is our duty to fight for our freedom. It is our duty to win. We must love each other and support each other. We have nothing to lose but our chains.”
“The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire”

“Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you”

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Minute
Love
This is us.
Mirror Mirror…
Yo también tengo un puestito
Orgullosos de nuestras raises. Somos luchadores unidos. Que jamás seremos vencidos.
3:05 pm
Hechas a Mano
Con Flores de Realidad
And always capturing the moments that soon turn into everlasting memories
10/09/21
10/10/21
08/08/21

“This part of my life…this little part…is called Happiness”

Element of Surprise
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