Watch from behind curtains

Watching the world from behind shut curtains is a pleasure of having special clarity. By shutting out the outside light, you escape the noise, chaos, and stress that lie outside. It is a way of manufacturing an instant private space, a cosy cocoon, where one can relax, reflect and recharge.

It can also be a heightened source of curiosity, amusement and wonder. One can observe the changing light during the day, people without being seen or disturbed - watch the film of real life play before your eyes. One can imagine stories, scenarios and secrets better from 'behind the arras'. You suddenly become privy to the beauty, diversity and mystery of the world.

Watching the world from behind curtains can also be a subtle protest against the herd. One can, for those moments, reject norms, expectations and pressures of society. You can assert your individuality and freedom. You choose to be unconventional - see without being seen in this otherwise show-obsessed world.