Inspired by the following lines from Kodoku no
Tonari (next door to loneliness) by the late, best-selling Japanese writer, Ayako
Miura: Life is as full of material to learn from as a gravel road is
full of stones. Not having gone to school is itself
something to learn from. So is poverty, a weak constitution, failure, a
broken heart, ignorance, prosperity, and adversity. If you have the
will to learn from it, anything can be teaching material. Friday, August 23, 2013
gravel stones
Inspired by the following lines from Kodoku no
Tonari (next door to loneliness) by the late, best-selling Japanese writer, Ayako
Miura: Life is as full of material to learn from as a gravel road is
full of stones. Not having gone to school is itself
something to learn from. So is poverty, a weak constitution, failure, a
broken heart, ignorance, prosperity, and adversity. If you have the
will to learn from it, anything can be teaching material. 
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Sigh! The quote from Miura Ayako is so very true, and so full of wisdom. My constitution isn't the strongest, but I never really thought of it as being another way to learn.... I have become more empathetic to others as I have become less strong. Empathy for the pain or weakness of others is a very good thing, so I'm pleased about that.
ReplyDeleteYour painting is beautiful, I love all the textures/colors. As a girl, I'd collect river rocks in Canada and Alaska (camping trips). Happy memories! MK
You have such a gift to put words into images!
ReplyDeleteVery nice combination of colour, text and perspective.
ReplyDeleteI love this image and the quote! So true.
ReplyDelete(Just saw it now as I scrolled through your recent posts.)
Wilma Luth