@Scarlett That is a beautiful shot. You know I thought of a song. According to The Flaming Lips, it’s just an illusion caused by the world spinning round. (this is one of the most direct, beautiful songs ever written, in my humble opinion.)
Do You Realize – that you have the most beautiful face
Do You Realize – we’re floating in space –
Do You Realize – that happiness makes you cry
Do You Realize – that everyone you know someday will die
And instead of saying all of your goodbyes – let them know
You realize that life goes fast
It’s hard to make the good things last
You realize the sun doesn’t go down
It’s just an illusion caused by the world spinning round
Do You Realize – Oh – Oh – Oh
Do You Realize – that everyone you know
Someday will die –
And instead of saying all of your goodbyes – let them know
You realize that life goes fast
It’s hard to make the good things last
You realize the sun doesn’t go down
It’s just an illusion caused by the world spinning round
Kind of a ghost. I’m someone who has more of an online presence than a physical one. I’m like a grain of sand. Sure, I’m here, but there isn’t much impact being made with the single grain. I’m like a planet in the Andromeda galaxy. Sure, I’m there and not terribly hard to find, but how many people know about me in particular? I’m just one of billions, and I’m not really against that.
@Gina :) Thank you. I’m usually a very reserved person (in real life, mainly), so I’m not totally sure how I come across to others compared to how I feel.
I see myself as phenomenal: within the understanding of phenomenology.
I am phenomena of the overarching concept (meta archetype) of Life: an intimate interconnected part of all-that-is, free to interact and affect all-that-is. Perhaps in fascinating ways I can not yet fathom.
The antithesis of this would be existence as just an epiphenomena of Life: an auxiliary symptom of it. Like a sniffle or a bad case of gas! There, but not really a connected or interactive part of the greater phenomena.
A reaction to Life, rather than a pro-action of Life.
I used to feel the weight of the world on my shoulders, but I have come to the understanding that every small act I do puts out positive energy that helps the earth.
To be totally honest; I think I see myself as a loser and I don’t think that is necessarily a bad thing. It motivates me to try harder.
I also see myself as an enthusiastic participant in anything I get involved in. If an association needs a president to lead a charge; I can be counted on to provide the leadership. If I participate in a volunteer activity where leadership is failing; I assist in establishing direction and productivity.
I can be a great follower when motivated by a strong leader, but put a dope on the reins and I’m outta there.
14 responses to “How do you “see” yourself in the world?”
The sun and the tree look integrated. Are they separate, or is that just an illusion?
@Scarlett That is a beautiful shot. You know I thought of a song. According to The Flaming Lips, it’s just an illusion caused by the world spinning round. (this is one of the most direct, beautiful songs ever written, in my humble opinion.)
Do You Realize – that you have the most beautiful face
Do You Realize – we’re floating in space –
Do You Realize – that happiness makes you cry
Do You Realize – that everyone you know someday will die
And instead of saying all of your goodbyes – let them know
You realize that life goes fast
It’s hard to make the good things last
You realize the sun doesn’t go down
It’s just an illusion caused by the world spinning round
Do You Realize – Oh – Oh – Oh
Do You Realize – that everyone you know
Someday will die –
And instead of saying all of your goodbyes – let them know
You realize that life goes fast
It’s hard to make the good things last
You realize the sun doesn’t go down
It’s just an illusion caused by the world spinning round
@Gina thank you, this is a lovely song
Kind of a ghost. I’m someone who has more of an online presence than a physical one. I’m like a grain of sand. Sure, I’m here, but there isn’t much impact being made with the single grain. I’m like a planet in the Andromeda galaxy. Sure, I’m there and not terribly hard to find, but how many people know about me in particular? I’m just one of billions, and I’m not really against that.
@yin Well, you kindness shines through the interweb. I bet people in the tactile world feel you warmth too.
@Gina :) Thank you. I’m usually a very reserved person (in real life, mainly), so I’m not totally sure how I come across to others compared to how I feel.
I see myself as phenomenal: within the understanding of phenomenology.
I am phenomena of the overarching concept (meta archetype) of Life: an intimate interconnected part of all-that-is, free to interact and affect all-that-is. Perhaps in fascinating ways I can not yet fathom.
The antithesis of this would be existence as just an epiphenomena of Life: an auxiliary symptom of it. Like a sniffle or a bad case of gas! There, but not really a connected or interactive part of the greater phenomena.
A reaction to Life, rather than a pro-action of Life.
@griz you are engaging the rest of the dancers in the flame.
@Scarlett
I just had a hearty and spicy authentic Italian meal near Boulder CO; so please, no open flames right now!
Depending on the limits you put on the question. Look up “who I’d be” song from the shrek musical
I used to feel the weight of the world on my shoulders, but I have come to the understanding that every small act I do puts out positive energy that helps the earth.
How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.
@Gina I see that. I think its nice to put something good out into the cosmos, whether it last or not
To be totally honest; I think I see myself as a loser and I don’t think that is necessarily a bad thing. It motivates me to try harder.
I also see myself as an enthusiastic participant in anything I get involved in. If an association needs a president to lead a charge; I can be counted on to provide the leadership. If I participate in a volunteer activity where leadership is failing; I assist in establishing direction and productivity.
I can be a great follower when motivated by a strong leader, but put a dope on the reins and I’m outta there.
@spitfire3dc hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm interesting!
I see us all as dancers in the flame, process, the Big Bang.