How to find humor in life's absurdity | Maira Kalman (re-release)

In this TED Talk Daily episode, artist Maira Kalman shares her reflections on life, death, and the creative process, drawing inspiration from daily routines like reading obituaries and watching murder mysteries. She discusses the influence of her mother's unconventional wisdom, the value of embracing inconsistencies, and the importance of meaningful work, particularly painting and writing. Kalman emphasizes the role of self-doubt in artistic creation and the simple joys of walking, observing the world, and finding inspiration in unexpected places, such as a woman carrying a giant cabbage. She also touches on the balance between creativity and domesticity, referencing Alice E. Toklas and Gertrude Stein, and encourages embracing the strangeness of life.