’ Touched by a masterpiece, a person begins to hear in himself that same call of truth which prompted the artist to his creative act. When a link is established between the work and its beholder, the latter experiences a sublime, purging trauma. Within that aura which unites masterpieces and audience, the best sides of our souls are made known, and we long for them to be freed. In those moments we recognize and discover ourselves, the unfathomable depths of our own potential, and the furthest reaches of our emotions. ‘
from ‘Sculpting in Time’ - Andrei Tarkovsky (via lapetitebaobab) (via montejon) (via naomijade) (via bughouse)
Everything exists in your head, to some degree, at least in terms of your experiences, and how you perceive them and how you act upon them defines your reality. You make your life happen, and being present, being completely invested in the present moment, is the closest you can come to understanding what this is all about.
Andrew W.K.