{"id":3139,"date":"2024-01-17T15:07:35","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T15:07:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/annakilyk.com\/index.php\/portfolio\/logos-agape-2018\/"},"modified":"2024-08-26T20:19:35","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T20:19:35","slug":"logos-agape-2018","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/annakilyk.com\/?page_id=3139&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Logos\/Agape. 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A series of seven works focused on freeing oneself from the ego. Inspired by Ten Ox Herding Pictures of the Zen tradition.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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33×33 cm \/ pine board \/ chalk and glue gesso \/ tempera \/ ink \/ flake gold<\/span><\/i><\/h4>\n

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I <\/b><\/p>\n

Chaos. Thoughts are running in different directions. You don’t know what is the truth and what is a figment of the imagination. You don’t know how to choose the right path. You are disconnected from your true nature, from God.
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You notice the first trace, a path that seems to lead to the truth. I’m not sure yet, I still have doubts. What is difficult and unhealed is coming back. The thoughts continue to torment and hurt, but I see the source of the pain and the possibility of transcending it.
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Calmness appears. First for a while, then more and more often. My perception of myself and reality is changing. More and more acceptance and respect. Compassion as well as joy. However, I can’t maintain this state, old habits are solid.
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The light is already clearly separating from the darkness. I can see when I am driven by an ego that only wants to satisfy its needs. I accept what I am. All wisdom lies in the simplicity of seeing phenomena as they are. I know that the path I am taking leads home.
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The mind becomes free from constraints. Free from evaluation. I feel peace and harmony. Infinity of the Existing One, Who has no boundaries, from Whom everything comes to Whom it returns. Unity.
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Back home. Man’s true nature, or his divine likeness, is a manifestation of agape. Through this love, we are like Him. Every action is free of ego when done out of love for another person. You see your reflection in the other person’s face and understand.
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A clear mind. Godlikeness. There is no need to ask the question when you are fully awakened to the state of being present in this world. Everything becomes clear, and there is no longer any doubt. Every place is home. <\/i><\/p>\n

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