Janet Brien's photos with the keyword: Confucius

Once I discovered that our forest is full of little enchanted mushroom people, I am very quiet and careful when I visit, and sometimes I'll see them gliding around the floor like little magical sprites. On this day I peered around a tree and found these two staring out into the trees. I listened and could just hear that it was a father and son having a conversation. "Father, how do you get wisdom?" asked the young mushroom as he stood close and wondered about the world. "My son, wisdom is experience that you gather over the course of your life...but here are some words to think about from a truly wise old man: There are three methods to gaining wisdom. The first is reflection, which is the highest. The second is limitation, which is the easiest. The third is experience, which is the bitterest. ~ Confucius The son leaned on his father's shoulder and sighed, thinking about the words. I crept away then to leave them alone, and smiled to myself. There is much to be learned from these mushrooms! :) Thanks to all of you who have visited and have left comments and favorites! I try to go to all of your pages within a day or two (when I'm not buried in work) and is a highlight for me to see your beautiful photography! :) Explored on December 20, 2012. Highest position #26.

Looking closer at my little friend, I saw why it had not run away. Trembling as it stood covered in frost, I saw that its mate had died, and had only a stem left. I sighed sadly and left her to grieve in peace. I heard her whisper in sorrow, "One is the loneliest number..." Confucius (551–479 BCE) was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn Period of Chinese history. The philosophy of Confucius emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity. His followers competed successfully with many other schools during the Hundred Schools of Thought era only to be suppressed in favor of the Legalists during the Qin Dynasty. Following the victory of Han over Chu after the collapse of Qin, Confucius's thoughts received official sanction and were further developed into a system known as Confucianism. Wikipedia: Confucius

Last year, Steve got the opportunity to work with the Southern Oregon Hispanic Yellow Pages to get them online, and found out they were looking for a graphic designer to redesign and take over their yellow pages book. I was so excited when they let me know I was exactly who they were looking for, and so, for the next several months, I got to change the look and feel of this 124-page publication, put together the various sections, and got everything finished well before the deadline! Steve took the picture of the courthouse you see on the cover, and melded the studio picture into the picture he took. I had such a wonderful time working on this project, and a couple of weeks ago, the project was printed and we got copies of our own! I'm so happy it turned out so well, and everyone was so pleased with my work! It's a joy to do something that's such fun and get paid for it too! Confucius (551–479 BCE) was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn Period of Chinese history. The philosophy of Confucius emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity. His followers competed successfully with many other schools during the Hundred Schools of Thought era only to be suppressed in favor of the Legalists during the Qin Dynasty. Following the victory of Han over Chu after the collapse of Qin, Confucius's thoughts received official sanction and were further developed into a system known as Confucianism. Wikipedia: Confucius