Friday, August 23, 2013

gravel stones

Inspired by the following lines from Kodoku no Tonari (next door to loneliness) by the late, best-selling Japanese writer, Ayako Miura: Life is as full of material to learn from as a gravel road is full of stones. Not having gone to school is itself something to learn from. So is poverty, a weak constitution, failure, a broken heart, ignorance, prosperity, and adversity. If you have the will to learn from it, anything can be teaching material

4 comments:

  1. Sigh! The quote from Miura Ayako is so very true, and so full of wisdom. My constitution isn't the strongest, but I never really thought of it as being another way to learn.... I have become more empathetic to others as I have become less strong. Empathy for the pain or weakness of others is a very good thing, so I'm pleased about that.
    Your painting is beautiful, I love all the textures/colors. As a girl, I'd collect river rocks in Canada and Alaska (camping trips). Happy memories! MK

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  2. You have such a gift to put words into images!

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  3. Very nice combination of colour, text and perspective.

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  4. I love this image and the quote! So true.
    (Just saw it now as I scrolled through your recent posts.)
    Wilma Luth

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