Bears Repeating: Bird of Paradise

Thread of Life

Thread of Life

Perception is really a pattern of sensory inputs that repeat over time.

Unique events would be imperceptible to us. We couldn't observe, associate, recall or communicate them. Events must repeat strongly and frequently enough to bear preserving a pattern that is built up into a palpable, enduring sensation.

If a truly singular event occurred, it wouldn’t be meaningful — to us. The mind seeks patterns.

When we perceive something as unique it's actually a variation, or novelty that persists and forms a cohesive pattern — a pattern within a pattern.

The overarching structure is another pattern.

Within structure, content becomes uniquely and endlessly reorganized into dynamic patterns that form meanings.

Meanings are the threads that weave together the fabric of our experience.

And so, I repeat.

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Bird of Paradise

In an assertive flare of colorful flames, Bird of Paradise flowers strike an exotic, flamboyant presence.

3 comments:

The Yatata Studio said...: I happened upon your blog and what absolutely beautiful work!
Fernanda; July 1, 2008 at 11:55 AM
Louise Ann Donahue said...: Fernanda, I just spent a wonderful period perusing your websites, so lovely. After this post I'm going back for a longer look. It makes your compliment of my efforts very meaningful as I can see you are actively engaged in offering beauty and art to humankind! Thank you so much for taking the time.; July 1, 2008 at 12:59 PM
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