‘In our pursuit of abstractions – e.g. the stock market is an abstraction from production, fashion is an abstraction from the need to be clothed, real estate is an abstraction from our need for shelter – i.e. abstractions from any basic human need, we ourselves have become abstractions.’
materialism, mysticism and art 
He is correct. Our pursuit of abstractions often leaves us hollow. So often, we chase reflections instead of the Light. Thank you for making me think, Phil. 🙂
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Hi Gracie,
great to hear from you!
Actually, I’m becoming very jealous and perhaps even resentful of John – his comment is getting the best response on my blog!
A second ‘actually’ to update the first: I’m very glad that people are responding so well to his comment – it gives me pride to have the thought on my blog.
A third ‘actually’: I would love to see him again to tell him how jealous I am of him (although I wouldn’t admit to being resentful)! He made the comment years ago when I was at the hamburger joint where he worked part-time – he’s a teacher now.
I used to go there to read my papers and have a coffee – people I knew would drop in and we would have a chat.
A fourth ‘actually’ (and I won’t qualify this): my very best regards to you, as always,
Phil
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Dear Phil, your response actually made me laugh hard and long! Thank you for the cheer today, friend! I actually understand how you feel about his comment receiving the best response on your blog! Whenever James guest-posts on my blog, whether it be a photograph or sarcastic humor, he gets more responses as well! Oh, the joys of being an “actual” writer 🙂 Thank you, Phil. My best to you as well! ~ Gracie K.
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