Actually, at the beginning of the week, I planned another challenging task: translating a work from Carl Jung. Still, I did have to settle for a short article because my wife’s sister-in-law, whom I might have mentioned before with a tumour in her head spending her last days, has finally found salvation.
In the artist’s series of interesting environmental renditions, man and his creations are of the Earth. Nothing man-made cannot be swallowed by the mossy green land on which it rests. Sometimes, even man is part of the emerald landscape that engulfs and supports architecture and makes objects. So, is it a struggle to keep afloat or an agreement to work as one? Avramidis’ thought-provoking paintings will be on display as part of his first UK solo exhibition entitled Caretakers at Jacob’s Island Gallery through October 20, 2012.
Honestly, I am not a nature expert and know little about the names of plants or flowers. I don’t know if they ever know my name! However, I know my wife, Regina, is an expert; her highest enjoyment is walking between the flowers and the trees. Therefore, I suggested walking in a beautiful part of our town to try calming her sad heart (as I have enough experience with losing loved ones!). The city where we live is not a nice one at all, but a lot of green areas surround the environment.
So, in Ralph Waldo Emerson’s words, NaturNaturees a noble human need, namely the love for Beauty. The ancient Greeks called the world a word that means ornament, beauty.
Ralph G. Emerson referred to nature as the “Universal Being”; he believed there was a spiritual sense of the natural world around him. Depicting this sense of “Universal Being,” Emerson states, “The aspect of natureNatureevout.
Anyway, this time, I have more pictures than words to share, and I think there is not much to say as the images speak for themselves. Here are the photos I took during our walk.
I believe there is no need to be a plant expert, as we are partly created by Mother Nature. Still, we must be aware of our essence and keep it safe as far as possible.
By the way, I got a message from WP that I have reached 1k followers! As I gratefully wonder how it could happen, I must confess that I am just happy that many of these friendly people don’t care about my humble posts or write comments; otherwise, I would be bushed!😜🙏💖
In the history of humanity, we can find many cases that were cover-ups and manipulated in favour of the ruling authority. I recall someone once saying: ‘In every battle, if you lose, you are a criminal. But if you win, you are a hero! Now that AI has become more prevalent, manipulation in our society has become much easier. I wonder whether the recent technological advancements result from human ingenuity or if there is an extraterrestrial influence at work!? To put it bluntly, I sometimes feel that all this technical progress in the hands of human beings is akin to giving a carrot juicer to a five-year-old child!
“Until lions have their historians, tales of the hunt shall always glorify the hunters.” Or the winner takes it all!
We will not define or reach the truth until we examine every issue in depth and consider both sides. It would be wise to observe beyond the events, to read between the lines, and not allow ourselves to be seduced by the brilliance of the stronger ones. Never believe the hype. Never trust a rumour! We must rely on our own awareness through our experiences. I have encountered numerous online instances where verses, quotes, or thoughts have been manipulated or attributed to great thinkers who never actually expressed them. It is just abusing the name of a great personality just to make a multiple share on the web!
As Ernest Hemingway once said, meeting Americans individually or personally is amazing, but they are terrible and even dangerous in one mass.
As Dr. Jung says, Thinking is difficult; therefore, let the herd pronounce judgment!
These can constantly appeal to ordinary, everyday facts known to everyone. Still, the instinct for wholeness requires, for its evidence, a more highly differentiated consciousness, thoughtfulness, reflection, responsibility, and sundry other virtues. Therefore, it does not commend itself to the relatively unconscious man driven by his natural impulses because, imprisoned in his familiar world, he clings to the commonplace, the obvious, the probable, and the collectively valid, using his motto: “Thinking is difficult, therefore let the herd pronounce judgment!” It is an enormous relief to him when something that looks complicated, unusual, puzzling and problematical can be reduced to something ordinary and banal, especially when the solution strikes him as surprisingly simple and somewhat droll. –Carl Jung, Flying Saucers: A Modern Myth of Things Seen in the Sky, p. 48
This quote is also an example of how things get turned around, which may explain the misappropriation. He has never said, “Thinking is difficult; that’s why most people judge.” But this latter became famous and therefore accepted because it has been repeated countless times! However, referring to the quote itself says to think twice and keep questioning before concluding.
Numerous misattributed quotes are circulating online, and one of them is, “Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.” Contrary to popular belief, Sigmund Freud never actually said that. It’s important to note that it’s challenging to verify the authenticity of quotes online; Abraham Lincoln humorously stated, “The problem with quotes on the Internet is that it is hard to verify their authenticity.”!!
This African proverb is used to describe how dominant groups inscribe power through historical narrative metaphorically. We can see the unfairness in the world despite the access to social media and the questionable accuracy of the information shared. Those in power often have the upper hand. The dominant voice is heard and believed.
One must have tough skin to survive! I prefer to avoid all deception and manipulation and conceal myself behind a strong and unaffected mask to be protected. Or to be so wise as Rumi, keep going and sing your song like a bird.
As a Russian proverb says: Trust is good, but control is better!! Have a leisurely weekend.🙏🖖💕🥰🌹
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