Zen Pencils by Gavin Aung Than for August 31, 2015
August 24, 2015
September 07, 2015
Transcript:
The Gift of Life Words by Chris Hardwick Art by Zen Pencils You absolutely own your mind. It’s YOURS. This is part of the ‘gift of life’ thing that you get in exchange for never having asked to be born. ZZZZ You are proprietor of your thoughts and feelings… …and you choose how you frame the many experiences that form the campus of your personality. SMASH! ! It’s a weird and glorious moment of self-awareness… …the day you realize that you are the warden… …rather than the prisoner of your emotions. POOF! CREEEEAAK The interesting thing about our minds… …is that if we don’t actively seize control of them… …they default to AUTOPILOT. SMASH SMASH ! ! ! ! ! ! ! POOF CLICK! SWISH! When you don’t take an aggressive role in shaping your thoughts, feelings, and perceptions… …you become a helpless passenger… …floating through the universe like a ghost ship… …merely reacting to wherever it takes you. Awesomely, you don’t have to go along with it. - Chris Hardwick
L over 8 years ago
Wow!
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Karl Hiller Premium Member over 8 years ago
“The world is like a ride in an amusement park, and when you choose to go on it you think it’s real because that’s how powerful our minds are. The ride goes up and down, around and around, it has thrills and chills, and it’s very brightly colored, and it’s very loud, and it’s fun for a while. Many people have been on the ride a long time, and they begin to wonder, “Hey, is this real, or is this just a ride?” And other people have remembered, and they come back to us and say, “Hey, don’t worry; don’t be afraid, ever, because this is just a ride.” And we … kill those people." – Bill Hicks
Grazina over 8 years ago
Wow! Important message delivered with masterful imagery. Don’t know how long to construct today’s strip, but it was worth it.
Vet Premium Member over 8 years ago
A song from 1969 I think, I think I am, therefore I am, I think.
Of course you are my bright little star,I’ve miles and miles of files,Pretty files of you’re forefather’s fruitAnd now to suit our Great ComputerYou’re magnetic ink.
I’m more than that, I know I am, at least, I think I must be.
There you go man, keep as cool as you can.Face piles and piles of trials with smiles.It riles them to believe that you perceive the web they weaveAnd keep on thinking free.
Kind&Kinder over 8 years ago
Didn’t know comedian Chris Hardwick had this in him. Wonderful subject matter; great illustration. This is one of your best, Gavin.
Chrystos B Minot Premium Member over 8 years ago
Whoa!!
Epic, and Deep! Rock on, Gavin!rossamcdougall over 8 years ago
Now substitute the last frame for a photo of a boatload of people fleeing from North Africa or Syria. See any difference? Help those people!
mggreen over 8 years ago
Gavin is the only reason I don’t sink into my well on Monday . . .and stay there!