I really liked your framing of the seed and standing over it and blocking out the sun with your shadow. Hadn't thought of it like this before, but I guess you got the concept of seeds from Buddhist philosophy? Not sure if you've read any of Thich Nhat Hanh's work?
Hey Stefano, thanks for reading my friend! I haven’t come across the link between this concept and Buddhism before. This scene has just been in my head as a strong metaphor for what it’s like to be shaped and conditioned for many children in our society - rather than be left to grow, develop and unfold we’re pressurised and shaped into something we’re not.
I haven’t gone into Thic Nhat Hanh’s work yet. What do you recommend?
Hey Roc, awesome I love the concept. There’s one great book called Into The Heart of the Buddha’s Teachings, it’s an excellent book and helped me think about my unhappiness in a new way.
I really liked your framing of the seed and standing over it and blocking out the sun with your shadow. Hadn't thought of it like this before, but I guess you got the concept of seeds from Buddhist philosophy? Not sure if you've read any of Thich Nhat Hanh's work?
Hey Stefano, thanks for reading my friend! I haven’t come across the link between this concept and Buddhism before. This scene has just been in my head as a strong metaphor for what it’s like to be shaped and conditioned for many children in our society - rather than be left to grow, develop and unfold we’re pressurised and shaped into something we’re not.
I haven’t gone into Thic Nhat Hanh’s work yet. What do you recommend?
Ooo actually yes, I forgot I bought his set of little tiny books "How to...". Haven't had a chance to get stuck into them yet.
Hey Roc, awesome I love the concept. There’s one great book called Into The Heart of the Buddha’s Teachings, it’s an excellent book and helped me think about my unhappiness in a new way.