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Undeceptions with John Dickson cover image

Van Gogh

Undeceptions with John Dickson

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Embrace Duality: Finding Beauty in Both Joy and Sorrow

Vincent van Gogh's artistry captures the complexity of human experience, showcasing sadness alongside joy and ugliness next to beauty. This interplay highlights a deeper longing for hope and a belief in something greater, suggesting that life contains both trials and triumphs. The acknowledgment of ugliness and pain is integral in both Buddhism and Christianity, which confront these realities rather than shy away from them.

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