There are some days.

You know, those days when every word is a struggle, the light fades before you can change lenses, and the brush and canvas are not even on speaking terms.

Those days.

On those days I can get to wondering what the point is.

So I thought I’d share this quote with you because it really resonated with me. It is going up on my studio wall where it will remind me to keep perspective when I’m having one of those days. Maybe you’ll find it a bit inspiring too, or at least interesting.

I think this is something we grasp intuitively, but perhaps rarely think about.  And I think it is really beautifully put.

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“…if someone asks ‘To what purpose should we help one another, make life easier for each other, make beautiful music or have inspired thoughts?’ he would have to be told: ‘If you don’t feel it, no-one can explain it to you.’ Without this primary feeling we are nothing…”

Albert Einstein 1919

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Wishing you an inspired and beautiful day

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The Pedestrian Crossing will be on hiatus for a little bit while Kayt catches up with some off-line stuff.

I’ll leave you with a quote I’ve been contemplating for a few days since I read it. Maybe you’ll find it interesting as well.

“…Even if only 2% of those assigned to perform military service should announce their refusal to fight…governments would be powerless, they would not dare send such a large number of people to jail.”

Albert Einstein

from his speech at the
New History Society
December 14th, 1930

I had known that Einstein grew increasingly more steadfast in his pacifism over his lifetime, but I was previously not aware of how outspoken he was about resistance to military service.

I find this quote, and what it advocates, to be very thought provoking. It has stuck in my mind since I read it a couple of days ago and, I don’t know if I agree or disagree with the recommendation. There seem to be valid points on all sides of the issue, and I think it certainly merits further reflection and consideration—especially as we find ourselves in very volatile times, much as was the case when Einstein delivered this speech.

Book recommendation: Einstein - His Life and Universe, by Walter Isaacson. Isaacson does an incredible job of making complex topics understandable, and the writing is just excellent in this comprehensive book. It is a very engaging read on all levels.

I’ll be back to regular posting soon.  for everyone ’till then!

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