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Pleasure and Desire
“In the intricate fabric of human existence, pleasure and desire emerge as intrinsically linked forces, crafting a subtle ballet within the depths of our behaviors and aspirations. Let's embark on a psychological odyssey, delving into how these two elements intertwine and shape our individual journey.
Desire, like an internal compass, guides our actions towards forthcoming horizons. It transcends the simple quest for immediate satisfaction, presenting itself as a time architect. Each desire becomes a promise of deferred happiness, a deliberate anticipation that heralds a richer and deeper pleasure.
Pleasure, on the other hand, is the fleeting dance of the moment. It is the immediate reward, the sense of well-being that floods our senses. However, it goes beyond a mere reaction. When enveloped by the elaborate anticipation of desire, pleasure transforms into a more meaningful celebration. It becomes a symphony of prolonged satisfactions, a delight savored through the prism of time.
These two forces, though distinct, intertwine inextricably. Desire, by casting bridges to the future, imbues the present with its vibrant hues. Each desire carries a promise of pleasure, but its fulfillment also triggers a cascade of pleasant emotions. Pleasure, in return, nurtures desire, reinforcing it in an infinite loop of aspirations and gratifications.
However, this delicate symbiosis can also tip into dissonance. Overly voracious desires can overshadow immediate pleasure, creating a perpetual state of dissatisfaction. Conversely, an exclusive pursuit of immediate pleasure can stifle the germination of desire, reducing existence to a succession of fleeting satisfactions.
Navigating these murky waters requires a delicate balance and a profound understanding of oneself. Informed tactics, such as the conscious management of desires and the ability to fully savor the pleasure of the moment, can guide the individual toward a more fulfilling existence.”
Inspired by the philosophy of Michel Clouscard
Painting by Vicente Romero Redondo
Illustration by Laurent Guidali
Xuankongsi - a Buddhist temple in the mountains of northern Shanxi province. The temple is built on the side of a cliff about 30-40 metres above a river valley. I visited in winter, it was very cold but very few tourists. The frozen river and small frozen waterfalls were quite beautiful.
One word of warning. The steps are very steep, the paths narrow and the slopes slippery (particularly when covered by frost).
2019-01-29: A delegate with a book at the conference of CIF's 10 year of Existence in Ouarzazate, Morocco.
I was tempted to write a little... whatever it is I've been doing as of late. BUT... they are red... and star shaped! Speaks for itself.
i think all the dust on my hand makes me look zombified.
i sanded spots where daniel had spackled over the new drywall so that it'd be ready to prime & paint. i remembered to wear a mask this time so the chances of my hacking up anything disgusting are appropriately remote.
i can't wait till all the work is finished on everyone else's apartments so we can get back to working on daniel's living space. it's way more fun to fix up the space where he's actually going to be living, for sure. or at least more rewarding.
Poland officially came into existence in the year 966 and became a kingdom in 1025, which later united with the Grand Duchy of Lithuania in 1386. Nearly two centuries later, in 1569, the Union of Lublin formally established the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, a huge multi-ethnic state with an elected monarchy and unique freedoms, which was regarded as one of Europe's great powers at the time. A century later the Commonwealth began a spiral of decline which led to its eventual demise at the end of the 18th century, when it was taken apart by its neighbours - Russia, Prussia and Austria-Hungary.
The first attempt to resurrect a Polish state was the creation of the Duchy of Warsaw in 1807 by Napoleon, which only lasted a few years before disappearing from the map again after Napoleon's defeat in the east. Uprisings in 1830 and 1863 were also brutally suppressed.
However, the Polish people never lost their sense of identity, and despite systematic attempts to germanise and russify them, preserved and passed on their language, culture and traditions from one generation to the next until Poland finally regained its independence in 1918, with the creation of the Second Polish Republic, which established and successfully defended its borders over the next two years after victorious conflicts with Germany and Soviet Russia.
In 1939, Poland was invaded and partitioned once again - by Nazi Germany and the USSR - and after the Second World War remained under Soviet occupation until 1989, when communist rule was peacefully overthrown and Poland once again re-established itself as an independent, democratic state, initiating the collapse of the Soviet bloc and the end of communism in Europe....
Poland's neighbours have been trying to destroy it for hundreds of years, but Poland has stubbornly refused to die.
watercolor and micron pens.
we humans tend to act as if we are invincible, when really we are all so fragile.