When A Man Is Wrapped In Himself

by | Apr 15, 2011 | John Ruskin | 0 comments

EGO AND THE UNIVERSE
 
I blew it today. I forgot the word ‘up’ in the quote.  I was going to start over, but then I read it a few times and thought it is perhaps even more apropos without the ‘up’ since it applies to more people.  I don’t see myself as obsessed with self and I bet you don’t see yourself that way either.  But nonetheless I often find myself unaware or unconcerned about things outside myself.  It makes me small when I am unaware and unconcerned, whether it’s about the neighboring field or the neighboring galaxy.  It also makes me ineffective.
 
As I was finding this quote about our egos and our place in the universe this morning I happened upon a time-lapse photography video that illustrated the same thing.  Thanks to Leesa Parker for posting it on Facebook.
 
 

 

The Mountain from TSO Photography on Vimeo.

Drawing and commentary by Marty Coleman of The Napkin Dad Daily

Quote by John Ruskin, 1819-1900,  English art critic

One year ago today at the Napkin Dad Daily – The Wrong Way Is Endless

Doing is the Great Thing

by | Apr 3, 2008 | John Ruskin | 1 comment

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“Doing is the great thing. For if, resolutely, people do what is right, in time they come to like doing it.” – John Ruskin

This goes along with the idea that actions lead your thoughts. Do the act and if you repeat it enough you are changed by the acting. I know that is true in forgiveness and I know it is true in love.

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