"brick wall" Ansco shur shot, 120 Kodakchrome EEG, iso 100 (crossed-processed)
"The world was a good place to buy in. It seemed like a fine philosophy. In five years, I thought, it will seem just as silly as all the other fine philosophies I've had."
Jack Barnes, from THE SUN ALSO RISES by Ernest Hemingway
I just finished The Sun Also Rises about an hour ago. This quote in particular got me.
We all have a "philosophy" we live by. Some ideology, philosophy or religion governs the way we act and live in this world. For some it is selfishness, others it's selflessness. Some believe in God, others do not. Some are moved by patriotism, others are ashamed of their country.
One thing is certain-our beliefs evolve. They change; they grow as we do. Even one with an ardent faith see events in new light throughout their life, and they certainly can say that what they thought to be true in their younger years was a bit "silly." Although the root of their faith or ideal is the same, their understanding and reaction to that faith changes. I am confident that any reader of this post can agree with me. When I reflect, i can see these philosophies that have governed my days and laugh a little, and cringe...
What governs me now? What belief do i use as a guide and hold so dear in the present will fade away in the future?
It scares me. I feel doomed never to really know what to buy into...
