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How was the year 2020? How long will it be? What will come? These are questions that a lot of people are asking themselves.
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Tears of anguish streaked her face as she gazed into the fractured mirror, her reflection splintered into a mosaic of despair. Each jagged shard captured a fragment of her tormented expression, amplifying the loathing she felt for herself. The cracks in the glass seemed to echo the fissures in her heart, every line a testament to her self-directed hate. Her sobs, raw and unrestrained, filled the room with a palpable sense of desolation. She reached out with trembling hands, touching the sharp edges, as if seeking to connect with the broken image before her. The mirror's cruel distortion reflected not just her face, but the deep-seated contempt and sorrow that had taken root in her soul, turning her own reflection into a haunting reminder of her inner turmoil.
Tomorow we celebrate here in Germany the well known Fathers Day! So i take the chance to send out some words for my beloved Dad who passed away 2020.
Dear Dad,
I know you are no longer here to hear these words, but I still want to say them to share my feelings and be close to you, if only in thought.
It's hard to find the right words to express how much I miss you. Every day since you passed away, I feel the loss deep in my heart. There are moments when I want to hear your voice, need your hug, and just feel your presence.
You were not only my father, but also my friend, my counselor, and my biggest supporter. You taught me to be strong, to believe in myself and to always see the good in life. Your wisdom and love have enriched and shaped my life.
There are so many things I wish I could tell you, so many questions I wish I could ask. It hurts to know that I will not have those opportunities again. But I want you to know that I will never forget you. Your legacy will live on in me, and I will strive to carry the values and love you gave me into the world.
I wish I could hug you one more time, tell you how much I love you and how grateful I am for all you have done for me. I hope you are in a peaceful place watching over me from up there.
You will always live on in my memories and in my heart. I miss you deeply.
With love and gratitude
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I shoulda known it wouldn't happen 'cus it wasn't right
I shoulda known it cus it happens every god damned time
Almost thought we coulda been something, almost thought we could have tried, but,
It didn't happen so I need you to get out my life
But the other night I had you in my head, called you on the phone
Want you stealing my time even though I said I wanna be alone
Oh and I should know this could never work, oh, this could never end well
Know it's only human but I never learn, I want you for myself
I can take the fall: the pain, the pleasure
And you can take it all, for worse, or better
But oh, what if we're wrong? What if we're not all that we thought?
Then we won't make it long, but hey, I guess that's us
We couldn't help it but you know that doesn't make it right
You say I'm selfish but I know you felt the same inside
Everybody says it's all okay, everybody says we're fine but
Guess someone else is what you need to make you feel alright
It is the end of year and time for some self-reflection before heralding a happy new year.
I understand that the question here is more specific but nonetheless, we must answer it too, beyond what is intended.
I was something yesterday, something different today and will be something else tomorrow. I am closer to death than I have ever been. I fall short of what I want to be. I am ever-changing and I hope for better. Being spiritual is to understand ones true nature. It is not the same as being religious. Above all else, I want to be more inclusive, accommodating, compassionate and fair. It is what I expect from others.
Most of us can reason. Few are consistent in what they speak at different times. Without it, we set one standards for ourselves and another for others. It engenders unfairness. It is the cornerstone of humanity. It demands an ability for consistent reasoning. I hope, I get better at it.
Who are you? I am ________ .
Senjokaku (千畳閣), Miyajima, Japan
Senjokaku (千畳閣, Senjōkaku, lit. "pavilion of 1000 mats") is the common name of Hokoku Shrine. The name describes the spaciousness of the building, as Senjokaku is in fact approximately the size of one thousand tatami mats. The hall, which dates back to 1587, is located on a small hill just beside Itsukushima Shrine.
Toyotomi Hideyoshi, one of the three unifiers of Japan, commissioned Senjokaku for the purpose of chanting Buddhist sutras for fallen soldiers. The building was not yet completed when Hideyoshi died in 1598. As Tokugawa Ieyasu took power thereafter rather than the Toyotomi heirs, the building was never fully completed.
Senjokaku is strikingly sparse, lacking proper ceilings and a front entrance. In 1872, the incomplete building was dedicated to the soul of its founder, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, which remains its present day religious function.
Source: www.japan-guide.com/e/e3452.html
Self-reflection of an urban grande dame. Detail of the Haas Haus in Vienna - historic magnificence meets modernism.
Taken for the "Smile on Saturday!" theme of 12/24/2022: SELFIE IN A BAUBLE.
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Bald Eagle standing in the the water, looking at its own reflection and possibly waiting for fish to pass by. It was the first time for me seeing a bald eagle almost half soaked.
Getting their feathers all wet is a big no-no for bald eagles, since they instantly loose their ability to fly, becoming prey for other predators.
Research has shown that reflection boosts productivity. Yet few people make time for it.
Why?
For one, they often don’t know where to start.
You can become more reflective by practising a few simple steps.
What are you avoiding?
How are you helping the people around you?
Are you hindering their progress?
Start small, try 10 minutes.
Be still.
Consider multiple perspectives. Look at the opposite of what you initially believe.
You don’t have to like or agree with all of your thoughts — just think and to examine your thinking.
"Sometimes you don't realise you are the problem". Coming to this sort of conclusion is a bit unsettling, but admitting it is the first step to fixing things.
I often reflect on certain things that happened in the past. It's been exactly five years, but I remember like it was yesterday, when my intuition told me exactly what will happen (or rather won't happen), a few hours before it happened (or rather didn't). It wasn't an anxious thought or an educated guess, I knew it in advance, I felt that it was true. Maybe I felt it when the decision was made...
It's been a long journey since then. Just in case someone might wonder, sometimes I'm angry, but not because of what happened, it's only because of how, and I don't want to be angry, actually, though I was left with no other choice (and I think it was the point). And I didn't try to turn things back, I just want to know the real reason instead of various guesses, it's still relevant and important. Maybe after I did something that was too much, but I only tried to help, as it was the only reason left to try to do something at all. No one knows the full story, not even those directly involved (me included).
Meanwhile, last month I had less free time that I should have been, so this picture was made literally last minute, even though the idea is rather old. But I finally made a trick with a fan and flying sheets, which wasn't easy, because I needed to fit everything inside my lightbox. xD
Hey, it's my birthday, by the way, I would really appreciate some faves and comments. :)
On this day when I got home from one of my many neurofeedback therapy appointments I noticed the lenses of my glasses were covered with the tiny, speckled evidence of the tears I had cried as I faced the unspeakable during some extremely intense moments while at my appointment. Even though there is an incredible amount of sadness, grief and devastation buried and trapped within me, I don’t cry all that often (hello, trauma response) so documenting and capturing the teardrops felt significant, meaningful and worth recognizing. It seemed “necessary,” like something I needed to do as a part of the process, to capture what I saw and create something from the terror, pain, awfulness and many more elements I experience that I can’t find words to describe.
Aga Khan Museum / Light: Visionary Perspectives / Phillip K. Smith III: Two Corners / 2022
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This powerful yet serene light sculpture captivated me for quite some time and inspired me to create a few self-portraits featured and lit by the changing hues.
“Physically defined by two reflective corners opposing each other within a square space... This immersive installation creates an ever-changing, infinite space for color through a unique color choreography created by Smith defining color, brightness, and pace of change. One's perception of actual space and reflected space is constantly in flux as various panels shift from pure mirror to full fields of shifting color.” — Instagram / Phillip K. Smith III
“Numerous, ever changing colors occur in Two Corners where large mirrored light boxes filled with LEDs are installed on adjacent walls that meet in a corner. Viewers see themselves in the mirrored surfaces, along with numerous receding rectangles that slowly morph from hue to hue.” — Artillery Mag / 2023-03-14 / Outside LA: Phillip K. Smith III - Palm Springs Art Museum
Materials used include glass, led lighting, aluminium and electronic components.
Il y a des moments où l’on se retrouve face à soi-même, seul, avec ses pensées et ses peines. Ce qui reste, ce ne sont pas les autres, mais ce que l'on porte en soi, souvent invisible, mais toujours là.
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There are moments when you find yourself face to face with yourself, alone, with your thoughts and your pains. What remains is not others, but what we carry inside, often invisible, yet always there.
Woven basket (2 of 2, North Sydney, MS)
This one is my personal favourite: I just love the shape of it: a half round with that fabulous fringing.
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Probably I´m one of the most camera-shy persons here at flickr. Though I really love the camera..... but only if it is not pointing at me. From time to time I find myself in some reflection shots like this one. And I think how odd this shyness is...
Your first reaction when looking at the contents of the picture will probably be a bit negative. What I mean is that the subject seems to be dying on the ground, whilst the others are still standing tall. I see this differently as this tree is really fulfilling it's destiny, it's reason to exist. In this equation you could wonder what your destination is. What sets you apart from others? How are you fulfilling your destiny.