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As of 12.8.10, 3,292 views, 31 favorites, and 98 comments
Towards the end of the novel, The Unbearable Lightness of Being, Milan Kundera writes:
“And therein lies the whole of man’s plight. Human time does not turn in a circle; it runs ahead in a straight line. That is why man cannot be happy: happiness is the longing for repetition.”
I wondered then when I first read the novel —some 20 years ago, and I wonder today about the relationship(s) (probable and hypothetical) between happiness and repetition.
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I like to make things, especially mistakes. I’m fine arts photographer and educator born in Dublin, Ireland and raised in New Jersey. Areas of specialty I dabble in include: black & white, portrait, mixed media, and collage. My work is shown in galleries and widely published. Please visit my blog where I display lots of art as well. Between the By-Road and the Main Road
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what a thoughtful & beautiful image..
love the words from “The Unbearable Lightness of Being”
hmmm… happiness & repetition….
thank you for your very thoughtful comment:)
– Mary Ann Reilly
inspired work, Mary Ann!!
lovely to know that. thanks Gail:)
– Mary Ann Reilly
I love this image and I love the words… and I love a work which gives us something to think about. Terrific! OMG! A new superlative… I’m impressed…lol! With all the ‘terrific’ work here on rb I sometimes feel that I’m using the same words repeatedly… even though they are heartfelt it starts to sound repetitious… ahhh… a relationship with repetition!!! But am I happy with it… hmmm… it would seem not…! I long for the happiness of finding new words to describe the joy a persons work gives… ramble over… well done Mary Ann!
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I am overwhelmed by your comments, Jenny. Thank You:)
– Mary Ann Reilly
Yes well done ! lot of symbols here and engaged us to think about a story…
always like a good story…
– Mary Ann Reilly
Mary Ann … your work is consistently creative … consistently thought provoking!!! Gorgeous!!!!!!!
thanks Lois:)
– Mary Ann Reilly
Very thought provoking and interesting. Very well done.
JR, thanks so much. Appreciate your comments.
– Mary Ann Reilly
Greetings Mary Ann; A wonderful sentiment and beautiful image. This statement speaks of a concept that is understandable to most but truely not recognized by many.
steve
Greetings returned Steve. A conundrum you pose here.
– Mary Ann Reilly
Great work!
Thanks Denis:)
– Mary Ann Reilly
Cannot say enough, a truly beautiful, engaging and thoughtful piece. The association with Kundera is a synergetic force. xx m
MARIA, THANKS SO MUCH. GLAD YOU ENJOYED IT:)
– Mary Ann Reilly
Very nice work!
THANK BRIAN
– Mary Ann Reilly