Thoughtful post. We have come to similar conclusions about Life. Through our art and through our life experiences, we resist cynicism. I recognize the problems, the sheer stupidity of life on our planet. I hold two ideas at once- recognizing the beauty, the brilliance of nature and of human beings.
I can’t even say I am hopeful for the future of our planet. Tentative at best. But I get up each day to a happy golden retriever. I plant peas, trim roses, cook dinner, paint a picture. Write to my friends. Right now this very moment, Life is good. I take joy in this sacred time. Thanks for your description of migrant workers and your trip tech. Thanks for your thoughts and feelings.
I like your phrase: "resisting cynicism". It's very accurate for what we do. I have spent a lot of time on the water in small boats; there is a way of being 'soft' on the water, accepting all of its motions and difficulties gracefully. Same for life.
Interesting idea! I used that to feel out how to respond to the water, without having to think about it; thinking about how to balance on water = falling into the water. :) But maybe there is some meditative way to create the steadiness that the water lacks. In my case, I kept my head soft and responsive, sort of like a bobble head I guess, and let my body only feel the water. The goal was to get my body to match my head, by feel, even if the actual motion was not really like that. It was a structure on which I could rely in order to be happier on the water, if that makes sense. I have a knack for teasing out abstractions like that - or did, I’m no good in a kayak these days. Might try a canoe…
COOL!!! The photos stand strong on their own.
Thoughtful post. We have come to similar conclusions about Life. Through our art and through our life experiences, we resist cynicism. I recognize the problems, the sheer stupidity of life on our planet. I hold two ideas at once- recognizing the beauty, the brilliance of nature and of human beings.
I can’t even say I am hopeful for the future of our planet. Tentative at best. But I get up each day to a happy golden retriever. I plant peas, trim roses, cook dinner, paint a picture. Write to my friends. Right now this very moment, Life is good. I take joy in this sacred time. Thanks for your description of migrant workers and your trip tech. Thanks for your thoughts and feelings.
And thank you for such a wonderful comment. :)
I like your phrase: "resisting cynicism". It's very accurate for what we do. I have spent a lot of time on the water in small boats; there is a way of being 'soft' on the water, accepting all of its motions and difficulties gracefully. Same for life.
What a great comparison. maybe I can use that idea to overcome seasickness.
Interesting idea! I used that to feel out how to respond to the water, without having to think about it; thinking about how to balance on water = falling into the water. :) But maybe there is some meditative way to create the steadiness that the water lacks. In my case, I kept my head soft and responsive, sort of like a bobble head I guess, and let my body only feel the water. The goal was to get my body to match my head, by feel, even if the actual motion was not really like that. It was a structure on which I could rely in order to be happier on the water, if that makes sense. I have a knack for teasing out abstractions like that - or did, I’m no good in a kayak these days. Might try a canoe…