tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6057031113515399108.post5342077687235140173..comments2023-08-04T02:31:15.295-07:00Comments on Delineating Art: Fear and CowardiceElainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05053148978452594367noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6057031113515399108.post-79833881137810963952010-01-13T12:21:57.303-08:002010-01-13T12:21:57.303-08:00It's funny how cultural this is. I read that i...It's funny how cultural this is. I read that in China it is considered mature to be circumspect and suspicious - as evidenced by small pupils. In other cultures, it's different.<br /><br />In traditional African cultures it is considered proper to avoid eye contact when making a point. In other cultures that would be seen as shifty.<br /><br />That said, I came across a quote only yesterday that touches on what you write about: <br /><br />"Love is giving someone the power to hurt you, and trusting they will not do so."<br /><br />I guess the trick is to be in command of who we give our love and trust to.<br /><br />I love your choice of artwork for this piece.Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03722222104054069347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6057031113515399108.post-58654743009594372202009-12-31T16:39:47.245-08:002009-12-31T16:39:47.245-08:00Happy New Year ElaineHappy New Year ElaineGilman Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09358893485805484007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6057031113515399108.post-294447879403006722009-12-19T23:13:47.166-08:002009-12-19T23:13:47.166-08:00Yes, true. There is wisdom in those words. I never...Yes, true. There is wisdom in those words. I never thought of myself as a pessimist, though... I simply enjoy lots of solitude. J is absolutely like me in this respect (and she readily admits it)... I think also she was talking about herself as well. I just wonder if not more people are solitary by nature or more social. For instance, I like going to the movies alone whereas most people go in groups.... So..? With J, it's easy to be with her and yet feel not overwhelmed... It's like talking to myself! What a narcissus am I!Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05053148978452594367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6057031113515399108.post-7031736163622539022009-12-18T20:39:42.319-08:002009-12-18T20:39:42.319-08:00Ohhh Elaine..that is a crazy piece of art work! :)...Ohhh Elaine..that is a crazy piece of art work! :)Gilman Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09358893485805484007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6057031113515399108.post-50867805208606300042009-12-18T20:33:17.449-08:002009-12-18T20:33:17.449-08:00Hi Elaine,
yeah love is alot of things i think mos...Hi Elaine,<br />yeah love is alot of things i think most escapes good defination.:)I don't think "trust" is a part of love but it surely can cause a lot of conflict if you are in love but cannot committ or trust it. :)<br />now lust..:) i think chemistery is a part of it or it is not complete..also love evolves does it not? Sometimes it brings people closer other times not so.<br />You know Elaine.. we can never be certain that we will not be betrayed or hurt .:) And we can never control anyone else...We can however control what we do in a relationship and if it does not work we can leave without regret..maybe disappointment.etc:) but regret for what we do ..that is the worst!<br />Have great holidays,<br />CarlGilman Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09358893485805484007noreply@blogger.com