Gaining Understanding–At the West End Gallery
By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.
–Confucius
I’ve tried all three methods, and I am not certain I’ve yet gained any wisdom.
Does one ever know?
I guess the point is to keep trying and, maybe after a while, it will show up unannounced and without any fuss.
That seems about right. But then again, what do I know?
Actually, I just wanted to point out that my current solo exhibit at the West End Gallery, Guiding Light, ends a week from today, on Thursday November 13. The gallery is closed today but reopens tomorrow so if you have a chance, I hope you can get in to see the show.
Here’s a song from John Prine that might well apply to the words above from Confucius. It certainly is about reflection and experience. It’s I Remember Everything which was the last song he recorded before his death in 2020.
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