the Deep Sea

Philosophy was always a bit boring for me in school and in college.

My high-school teacher couldn't care less if we understood anything of what he was saying. Hell, he didn't even care if we attended his class.

In college, our professor was the most quiet guy. He must have been through a lot, since in the middle of class he had to go out and smoke a cigarette in no more than three drags. It was weird to watch the ash grow at the end of his smoke, conquered slowly by the orange tiny ring of fire. As for learning, I hardly even managed to go through class without falling asleep, so I kept myself occupied texting Alex.

My philosophy evolved mostly from reading the lyrics of my favorite hardcore bands and Pink Floyd. But how much could that really give you? Except for, maybe, the fact that when Alex said she was going to study psychology, I said "cool, I'll sign up too".

As for my understanding of symbolism, I don't think I could ever get too good at it. That's how I've gone through books and paintings, not really being able to sink into their meaning.

Just read what the following two symbols meant. I liked it. I'll share them with you and let you find the meaning for yourself. Then I'll tell you what I read.

1. a legend: Jonah was swallowed by the whale and taken deep into the sea, from where he ultimately came out again - transformed, reborn.

2. Nietzsche "Thus Spoke Zarathustra": a man is first a Camel, then a Lion, fighting the dragon, named "Thou Shalt", and then becomes a child.

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