Being and Nothingness by Jean-Paul Sartre has been called the bible of existentialism. It’s a long, difficult book to read, and depending on who you ask, it’s either a work of pure genius, complete nonsense or both.
It might be worthwhile to look at some other things that Jean-Paul Sartre wrote in order to understand existentialism and his perspective in general.
For example, he said: “All I really want to do is go to the book store, drink coffee and read.” Back in his day book stores didn’t even have Wi-Fi, so you know he was serious.
Another thing that’s crucial to understanding the man and his philosophy is this: “I do not think therefore I am a mustache.” Well, obviously.
And possibly the most important thing he ever said is: “Three o’clock is always too late or too early for anything you want to do.”
This is especially true of most outdoor photography unless you plan to shoot wide open, convert to black and white, and call it something obscure like being and nothingness.
Just try not to create an existential crisis out of nothing in the way we live. Everything is just as it is. Nothing..
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I guess the thing is to find something worthwhile in that nothing.
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Nothing means that there are no wants and no needs and no past and no future. Everything is sufficient unto ourself
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No yesterday, no tomorrow, no today. 🙂
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Depend on what you see. Your understanding which will determine what you will do
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Dont over think
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Impossible for me.
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When something is beautiful you see it deeply
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I try, but sometimes my thoughts get in the way of seeing things as they are.
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Go within. Know yourself set aside mind made obstacles
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Nothing is easy Szee. Hey that rhymes.
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Just dont resist and make things hard for yourself. Let go.
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I’m sure my therapist will agree with you there.
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It is not easy and you have to be brave
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I know that, thank you for your support.
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The world is not seperate
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Sometimes I feel there is too much of everything. I just want to drink hot tea, read books and create art. Well – almost. Lovely photo and interesting post. Peace
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Creating art is as good a way to spend your life as anything I can think of.
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😊 and photography falls right in there. It’s a wonderful art – a skill – a gift. I enjoy your site and your sight.
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Thanks.
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I think his plays get my brain more excited than being and nothingness
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My favorite is No Exit. I think of that every family gathering. 🙂
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hahahahaha that’s my favorite too. Absurdist literature seems to capture more than just the word can and the meaning we’ve given the word. Like i was just reading this play were there was a monologue about love, except he called it lice and how he could’t get rid of it. And that captured the feeling of love so well.
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I didn’t think it was absurd at all, but I’m a cynic.
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Oh Mike, this is a wonderful photo for this week’s nature theme 😀 😀
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Thanks Cee, its an older one but it came out the way I wanted shooting at 1.8.
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interesting photo and commentary. I agree about the bookstore tho I would prefer tea. 😉
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I would prefer Vodka but I had to put the cork in the bottle years ago. Thanks captain.
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I’ve cut back a heck of a lot. My younger self wouldn’t recognize me now. Not so much by choice, but circumstances.
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The problem with drinking and drugging is that…….I forget.
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lol
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Actually I do remember but don’t really want to.
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