Category Archives: Week 5: Hedonism, Mono no Aware, Monstrosity

Week 5: Hedonism, mono no aware, and monstrosity No moment this week   The fifth week, we mainly discussed the value of Hedonism which is a different response to evanescence. Our lives are fragile and weak, so the hedonism that … Continue reading →

I was in Boston on Saturday night when I noticed how nice the street lamps could look at night. Bright lights in a row illuminating life   This past week’s readings and lectures showed us a change in the way … Continue reading →

Alas, no moment this week. The concept of constant change and evanescence is in a way, relatively depressing. We are all essentially powerless and like leaves in the wind, subject completely to the whims of something we have no say … Continue reading →

I went on a long run with a friend to the other night and saw the sunset over the ice-covered Mystic Lakes. Sun setting Frozen lake cracks I catch my breath Why not pursue the pleasures in life before all … Continue reading →

I was on the bus from New York to Boston on Saturday night, and saw the trees and unmelted snow in the dim light. Fleeting trees Illuminated by the snow Stretching into night sky   Last week we talked about … Continue reading →

Sarah Marakos Unfortunately, I did not have a lyrical experience this week. Most of our discussion this week was about living life in pursuit of pleasure.  This concept of Hedonism sounds pretty good to me- who doesn’t like to feel … Continue reading →

I was walking downhill through President’s Lawn one day when I felt I saw glistening sea waves that turned out to be reflections from the melting ice that covered the lawn.  Sea waves Glistening – On President’s Lawn This week … Continue reading →

I went to New Hampshire with a couple of my friends this weekend and enjoyed the snow illuminated by the lights of our cozy cabin. Snow dances through pools of light– The fire crackles Drifting away from the here-and-now and … Continue reading →

Chilling with a friend on Capen street at night, when it was snowing. Snow falling- Smoke rising- Inhale The main focus this week was Hedonism, which I found very interesting. Personally, I find the ideas make total sense. I’d like … Continue reading →