Tuesday, July 31, 2012

the wandering gnome...

“If you realize what the real problem is - losing yourself - you realize that 
this itself is the ultimate trial.” Joseph Campbell

7 comments:

william said...

There is no transcendental "self" to lose. It is a construction at any moment in time. Gnomes, however, are real. But that's no Gnome :)

Rhonda Boocock said...

I was hoping no one would notice it is not actually a Gnome. I wanted it to be a Gnome so I constructed him to be at the moment in time when I posted it. So if we are recreating ourselves constantly who are we?

Paul Boocock said...

Gnome or not, it bears more than a passing resemblance to our Prince Charles!! :)

william said...

Yes, I'm certain Prince Charles is a gnome.

We are just a receptacle of voices passing through us at any given time, an artifact of the master narrative that drives culture.

I don't believe this, of course, but I don't not believe it, either. It is just intriguing play. And I'm a Player :)

Rhonda Boocock said...

Very observant of you....I missed that! :)

Rhonda Boocock said...

I'm not sure I believe it either but it sounds really good...I'm sure I'll memorize it and use it whenever I can. And I already knew you were a player!

smilingtoad said...

Gorgeous photo! Just love this! Well done, fantastic! And wonderful quote to reflect upon, goes well with the photo, excellent post!!