Brain teaser: The Human Condition

The other day I saw that Google was honoring artist René Magritte.  In the following Wikipedia article, I was looking at an image gallery that featured some of Magritte’s paintings:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ren%C3%A9_Magritte

The one in the image below, painted in 1935, is titled “The Human Condition”..   I think it’s interesting to try to interpret the painting in light of its title …  What do you think it means? Note that it’s not a trick question, just wondering what you all see when you look at the painting.

I have an opinion (of course but I thought it would be fun to see what people leave in comments on here for a few days before sharing mine.

So … take a look and let us know what you see when looking at this painting titled “The Human Condition” by leaving a comment below.

Fake it ’til you feel it

I came across an article on Yahoo this morning that just jumped out at me. The title of the article is 10 ways to feel happier and #3 is a big one for me.

3. Fake it till you feel it.
Feelings follow actions. If I’m feeling low, I deliberately act cheery, and I find myself actually feeling happier. If I’m feeling angry at someone, I do something thoughtful for her and my feelings toward her soften. This strategy is uncannily effective.

Visit Shine from Yahoo to read the entire article and the 9 other ways to feel happier.

The secret beauty of their hearts

I recently came across the quote below by Thomas Merton.

“Then it was as if I suddenly saw the secret beauty of their hearts, the depths of their hearts where neither sin nor desire nor self-knowledge can reach, the core of their reality, the person that each one is in God’s eyes. If only they could all see themselves as they really are. If only we could see each other that way all the time. There would be no more war, no more hatred, no more cruelty, no more greed.”

I shall believe

Autumn in NY has got to be THE BEST season for photography. I spent the afternoon with my daughter on Tuesday taking photos at Clark Reservation. Below is a video mix set to a favorite song of mine by Sheryl Crow “I shall believe”. Read more

Some like it, some don’t :)

Autumn in NY is such a beautiful time of year. Some people look around and enjoy the colors of the changing season and others only see that winter is on the horizon. I love the weather in NY … in all of its four seasons. Read more

Stop and take a moment

Life gets so busy sometimes and we are all so rushed. It’s hard to think outside of ourselves and what is going on in our lives. Stop and take a moment, think about the people you know and love Read more

Art painted by animals

Now, Bid on Art Painted by Your Favorite Animals! “Art By Animals“a special once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Read more

Mark Chagall - art, symbolism and quotes

Just before my daughter went back to college for her 3rd year she came across this artist and sent me an e-mail of some of his work. I just now looked him up on the Internet and wanted to share some of his fabulous work with all of you Read more

It’s a beautiful morning

Good morning all! What a gorgeous day I got up this morning went for a great run in town. The breeze was amazing coming across the lake. Perfect temperature. Read more

Just a little dog lovin’ fun :)

I have been a dog owner/lover all of my life. I grew up with the dog my parents purchased shortly after my birth “Dusty”. She was a beautiful sheltie/collie mix and my best friend growing up. Read more

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