Acknowledge Quote by Michael C. McMillen
“The idea of flux, kind of constant change, whether it be our sense of time or geological time or cosmic time. It's always there, and I think that maybe it's a way of dealing with the idea of mortality, trying to acknowledge the fact that all things change, and whereas, maybe death is the end of one state of being it's the beginning of something else. I'm not talking about going to heaven or being reincarnated as a toad, I'm talking about the idea that the molecules in our bodies, or at least the atoms, were here at the beginning of the universe, and the sense that we are basically matter.”
About This Quote
Source Artist statement, 2020 exhibition catalog, “Matter & Time”
He reflects on constant change as a way to confront mortality, seeing matter as cyclical rather than final.
In simple terms: He sees change as a way to accept death and continuity.
Key Takeaway
Accept impermanence and see life as ongoing transformation.
Themes
mortality
change
continuity
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- grieving loss
- personal growth
- scientific education
- spiritual contemplation
Key Concepts
philosophy
cosmology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing change affect your daily choices?
- Can permanence coexist with impermanence?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on flux may overlook the value of stability and lasting relationships.
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