Samstag, 2. August 2025

02.08.2025 - Anton Chekhov & major motif & view of humanity / Oil Spill & Golf of Mexico 2010 / Pythagoras & indifference etc.

dali48 and private tuition since 8/1983 and writing diary & books and photographing in Erkrath till 5/2010

dali48 and playing chess and stopping smoking as a sports student in Tübingen in the 70s etc.
 
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dali48 was born in SHA in 1948... Studies in Tübingen in 1970 etc. Teacher & Author in Erkrath, 8/1983 till 5/2010 ... retired in Wickrath since 6/2013 etc.


see dali48 and "I think - therefore I am" etc. (Descartes), see The motto "I buy, so I am" (M. Fox)
"As long as humans think that animals do not feel, animals must feel that humans do not think." " - author unknown
see dali48 and nearly being touched by a low flying swift at lake Unterbacher near Erkrath, 8/1983 till 5/2010
Each day is our whole life - from sunrise to sunset etc… (dali48) 
see dali48 and "Zen finds religion in the daily activities." (I-tuan), see Does Zen believe in a soul? - However, the Buddha taught that there are no such things as a permanent Self or Soul which can be reincarnated or reborn after death (Rahula, 1974: page 3). The Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh believes there is no reincarnation in Buddhism (Miller, 2012).
see What is a Zen spirit? - Zen is defined as a state of calm where actions are guided by intuition rather than by conscious effort. The term comes from the Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese word Chan – with roots to the Indian practice of thinking and meditating known as Dhyana.
see What is the psychology of Zen? - Zen is experiential, not didactic. Enlightenment relies heavily on intuition, metaphor, and poetry. The master can point in the general direction toward wisdom, but each person must find their own personal path.19.03.2022
see Is Zen ok for Christians? - Because they are not on the same plane, Zen and Christianity do not conflict. Graham in his book, Zen Catholicism also points out that there is no harm in applying Zen insights into Catholicism.
see Does Zen believe in afterlife? - In Zen, Life and Death are one, a continuum, and they are not separated and there is no dividing line between them (as, indeed, there is actually no dividing line between anything, there only seems to be – divisions are arbitrary and made to enable us to function in the finite world, what Zen calls 'the world of form') ...10.03.2014
see How does Zen affect life? - Zen meditation reduces stress and anxiety by promoting relaxation and deep-breathing techniques. It helps people to manage their emotions, gain clarity of mind and experience deep peace and emotional well-being. The practice halts constant intrusive thoughts.09.05.2024
see What makes a person Zen? - They don't let stress, anger, or frustration get the better of them. According to the Cambridge Dictionary, the word “zen” refers to a person's ability to remain calm and relaxed in the face of difficulties and not worry about things out of their control.27.02.2021
see Is Zen good for Mental Health? - Meditation and mindfulness practices like Zen Therapy have also been shown to have a variety of other positive effects, both mentally and physically, such as promoting feelings of calmness, improving sleep and immune function, reducing feelings of stress and increasing self-awareness.09.11.2022
Let go of something you like, and realize how fleeting it is by living without it... (Ayya Khema) 
What is the Buddhist quote about pain? - A quote usually attributed to Buddha says, “Pain is inevitable but suffering is optional.” What a profound statement! There is no suffering if you can let go. Pain becomes immaterial in the absence of suffering.29.01.2012
Buddha realized that all living beings suffer because they desire and cling ... - Peace is an inner attitude to life that consists of letting go and renunciation (see e.g. nuns & monks etc. - d.48) ... (Buddha) 
Das Leben im Daseinskreislauf ist leidvoll: Geburt ist Leiden, Altern ist Leiden, Krankheit ist Leiden, Tod ist Leiden; Kummer, Lamentieren, Schmerz und Verzweiflung sind Leiden." (Buddha)
see dali48 and own experiences and reading & writing about Kübler-Ross, Moody, NDE, LAL etc. 
Hands that help are holier than lips that pray! (Robert Green Ingersoll) 

see dali48 and UBI & ground pension since 2008, and inflation compensation etc.

see dali48 and Climate Change since Copenhagen 2009 etc. - "Uncontrolled capitalism is producing evil - as bees are producing honey" etc.
see dali48 and reading & writing about peace etc. - see e.g. Zen and Buddhism & Peace & Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, Ayya Khema etc, and St Nicholas, St Hildegard, St Francis etc. (dali48)
May "God" bless you! - see dali48 and may the Saints & Guardian Angels bless you etc.!

see dali48 and eating less meat, and more fruits & veggies since the 80s etc.
see dali48 and reading & writing about chick shredding, and buying Free range eggs etc.
Homeopathy of S. Hahnemann (ca. 200 years old) should be updated, - i.e. for me more Mother tincture & less medicine shaking, and why is there no homeopathic vaccination? - see "similibus" principle etc. (dali48)
see dali48 and "I hope that Biontech (formerly in Mainz, now in London) & #mRNA #vaccines etc. - will develop a vaccination against cancer etc."
see dali48 and Vollgeld-Initiative & Basic Income in Europe etc. - instead of Banking Crisis 2008 etc.
I also like weeping willow trees - e.g. when I was on camping vacation in the 80s in France & Spain, I had my lunch (fish soup) under such a tree (that was like a tent) in the park of Bordeaux etc. (dali48)
see dali48 and "flora & fauna" since ca. 2000, and deforestation instead of planting trees etc
see dali48 and trees and "flora & fauna" and healthy air etc..
see dali48 and Bread - instead of fire-works harming animals, pets etc.
see dali48 and Democracy & human rights & gender justice etc.
"Respect for life - should be the only religion in the world!" - "Religion is a journey inside - and meditation is the way there." ... (Osho)
see dali48 and health and suitable shoes (see e.g. Canles etc. - d.48) & foot hygiene etc.
see dali48 and “If the Trees disappeared off the face of the earth - mankind would only have little left to live healthy,” see e.g. Amazonas forest, Indonesia
siehe dali48 und "Wie viel Wald verliert Deutschland aktuell pro Jahr? - Die Ergebnisse sind alarmierend: Von Januar 2018 bis einschließlich April 2021 wurden in Deutschland auf rund 501.000 Hektar Fläche Baumverluste verzeichnet. Der Verlust entspricht fast fünf Prozent der gesamten Waldfläche und ist damit erheblich höher als bisher angenommen. 21.02.2022" 
see e.g. @CGShanghaiAir Shanghai - 2023-03-06 4PM - PM2.5 - 103 AQI - Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups ... etc. 
siehe z.B. Air quality in Mönchengladbach etc.
see dali48 and trees & photo synthesis and fresh air and health and cooling and biodiversity etc.
see dali48 and "flora & fauna" and reforesting etc.
siehe „Eine Gesellschaft ohne Gott, ist wie eine gut organisierte Räuberbande“, hat Papst Benedikt den Bundestagsabgeordneten ins Stammbuch geschrieben (see e.g. Cum-Ex etc. - d.48)
see dali48 and demand for the repayment of 300 euros of self-approved inflation compensation for politicians at the taxpayer's expense etc.
see dali48 and health and herbs (see e.g. M. Mességué), and e.g. kidney-tea, gastrointestinal tea, tea for colds etc.
see dali48 and "Words have no direct reference to life, are only a pale echo or image of something that itself is no longer there" ... (D. T. Suzuki)
see dali48's mother Gabriele and playing piano in Steinbach in the 50s, see dali48 and playing piano for 1 year with Mrs Kirsch in SHA in the 50s, and Christmas songs with Mrs Takahashi in Erkrath in the 80s

see dali48 and reading about money & war, - and feeding the poor & birds etc.
In Armut lebt: Jeder 3. Student & 5. Rentner, Wer kein „Entlastungspaket“ bekommt: Studierende, Rentner ohne Grundrente, Kranke, https://pic.twitter.com/RUv88KaLbx

see dali48 & for UBI since 2008 & #ClimateEmergency 2022 & for alternative energy as e.g. wind power & solar energy and solar- 

lamp, roof, panel, cooker, window solar-foil etc. since the 70s as a student in Tübingen etc.

see dali48 and writing Tagebuch 2008 + 2009, diary3 (2010) in Erkrath, ediary4+5 (2011+2012), Collection of ediary6-12 (2013-2019) in Wickrath etc.

see dali48 and started cycling in the 1950s at the age of 4.5 in Steinbach, cycled to the St. Michael high school in SHA in the 1960s, cycled on the motorway near Freiburg on car-free Sunday during the 1973 oil crisis, 1978 cycling by tricycle to the grocery store on Kyushu in Japan, cycling in Erkrath, and around Lake Unterbach, along the Rhine in Düsseldorf and Cologne etc., 8/1983 - 5/2010, cycling by his folding-bike in Amsterdam 1998, cycling in Wickrath since 6/2010 etc. - and no own car since ca. 2004 etc.

28.02.2000 - Interpretation by dali48 + update
Chekhov thinks that only work, useful practical activities can tear people from their apathy. - This maxim pervades his entire work as major motif … (E. Wolffheim)

Übersicht mit KI 
While Chekhov didn't explicitly state that work is the only way to combat apathy, his works frequently depict the importance of meaningful activity and practical engagement in overcoming a sense of stagnation and disillusionment. His characters often grapple with a sense of purposelessness, and their struggles often involve a search for something to engage their minds and bodies, suggesting that purposeful work can be a powerful antidote to apathy. Chekhov's stories often feature characters who are bored, listless, or dissatisfied with their lives. They seek meaning and purpose, and often find it, at least temporarily, in engaging with work or practical tasks. For example, in "The Cherry Orchard," the characters' attachment to their land and the need to manage it, even in the face of financial ruin, highlights the significance of practical activity. While Chekhov's works don't exclusively focus on work as a cure for apathy, they do emphasize the positive impact of meaningful engagement and practical activity in combating a sense of stagnation and dissatisfaction. His characters often find solace and a sense of purpose in their work, suggesting that purposeful activity can be a powerful tool in overcoming apathy. 

I was indifferent, judged bold and sensible, but hardly had I been touched by rough life I already lost courage. - We are weak, miserable! … (A. Chekhov)
What did Tolstoy think of Chekhov? - Even though Tolstoy thought that Chekhov lacked “a point of view”, and was “worse than Shakespeare,” he still couldn't stop reading him. Or at least his prose. He appreciated Chekhov the prose writer, but fully rejected him as a playwright.16.06.2025

In nature and the human environment nothing happens by itself, everything is justified and necessary (except the destructive human intervention into nature and its consequences, see environmental disasters as the “Oil Spill in the Golf of Mexico” etc. - d.48) ... 

Deepwater Horizon oil spill - Wikipedia


The Deepwater Horizon oil spill was an industrial disaster that began on April 20, 2010, in the Gulf of Mexico on the BP-operated Macondo Prospect, considered to be the largest marine oil spill in the history of the petroleum ...
However, biogeochemist Chris Reddy said natural microorganisms are a big reason why the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico was not far worse.

And if it is so, why should we be particularly upset because of this. - This is the negative view of humanity by the author, whose basic melody is weariness and resignation … (E. Wolffheim)

Übersicht mit KI
Anton Chekhov's works often present a somewhat bleak, yet realistic, view of humanity, highlighting human limitations, self-deceptions, and the struggles of everyday life. While he doesn't offer a purely negative portrayal, his characters frequently grapple with mediocrity, missed opportunities, and the difficulty of meaningful connection. 
Here's a more detailed look:
Chekhov's focus on everyday life: Chekhov's plays and stories are known for their focus on the mundane and the ordinary. He portrays characters who are often stuck in routines, grappling with trivial problems, and experiencing a sense of stagnation. 
Human failings and limitations: Chekhov's characters are often flawed. They can be petty, stubborn, and prone to self-deception. He explores themes of pride, jealousy, and the difficulty of communication, often leading to misunderstandings and missed connections. 
Lack of grand narratives or heroic figures: Unlike many writers of his time, Chekhov doesn't offer grand narratives or heroic figures. His characters are not driven by grand ambitions or profound insights. Instead, they are ordinary people navigating the complexities of life. 
Emphasis on the subjective experience: Chekhov's writing style is characterized by its focus on subjective experience. He doesn't offer a detached, objective view, but rather invites the reader to experience the world through the eyes of his characters. 
A blend of realism and empathy: While Chekhov presents a somewhat unflattering view of human nature, his work is not devoid of empathy. He portrays his characters with a degree of understanding and compassion, recognizing their struggles and limitations. 
Overall, Chekhov's view of humanity is complex and nuanced. He doesn't offer a simplistic, positive or negative view. Instead, he presents a realistic and often melancholic picture of human existence, with all its contradictions and complexities. 

As lonely as I lie in my grave - so lonely I truly am in life … (Chekhov)


Anton Chekhov - Wikipedia


Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was a Russian playwright and short-story writer who is considered to be among the greatest writers of short fiction in history.
Notable awards‎: ‎Pushkin Prize
Language‎: ‎Russian
Died‎: ‎15 July 1904 (aged 44); ‎Badenweiler‎, Gr...
Resting place‎: ‎Novodevichy Cemetery, Moscow
It is said, philosophers, and thus would be truly indifferent. That is not true, - indifference is a paralysis of the soul, a premature death … (Pythagoras / Chekhov)

Übersicht mit KI
The quote "Indifference is a paralysis of the soul, a premature death" is attributed to Pythagoras. It is a powerful metaphor that suggests that indifference, or a lack of feeling or concern, can be detrimental to one's inner self, hindering growth and vitality like paralysis hinders movement. It implies that a state of indifference is not a sign of wisdom or detachment, but rather a stagnation of the soul. 

I gave up wanting to be unconditionally sympathetic, clever and without error in the world, it was more important to be consistent and reliable – that means to be there!
...

Übersicht mit KI
The difference between Reliable and Dependable.
"Consistent and reliable" describes something or someone that behaves or performs in a predictable, trustworthy, and dependable manner over time. It signifies a steady pattern of actions, attitudes, or responses that allow others to have confidence in the individual or system. 
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Consistency:
Predictable behavior:
Consistency implies a lack of erratic or unpredictable actions, ensuring that others can anticipate how someone or something will behave or respond in a given situation. 
Steady performance:
It means maintaining a similar level of quality or standard over time, ensuring that results are predictable and reliable. 
Alignment of words and actions:
Consistency means matching one's actions with their words, building trust and credibility. 
Reliability:
Dependability:
Reliability signifies being trustworthy and dependable, meaning that others can count on you to follow through on commitments and fulfill expectations. 
Trustworthiness:
It implies a strong sense of integrity and dependability, making you a reliable source of support and assistance. 
Meeting expectations:
A reliable individual or system consistently meets or exceeds the expected standards or requirements. 
In essence, consistency and reliability are intertwined. Consistency builds a foundation of reliability, allowing others to confidently depend on a person or system to deliver predictable results over time. For example, a reliable car is one that consistently performs well under similar conditions. Similarly, a reliable employee is one who consistently delivers high-quality work and meets deadlines. In relationships, consistency fosters trust and allows individuals to feel secure and confident in their connections. 

see dali48 and reading & writing about Psychology & Psychiatry and e.g. Freud, Adler, Jung, and Groddeck, Frankl, Fromm, Reich, and Laing, Cooper, and M. Rufer, A. Wolf-Schuler, T. Wollf, I. D. Yalom, J. Bradshaw, V. Kast, A. Lowen, W. Reich, P. Lauster, P. Schellenbaum, J. Murphy, S. Steinbrecher, E. Kübler-Ross, R. A. Moody, K. Ring, I. D. Suttie, E. Jacobson, S. Forward, H. Gastager, C. M. Steiner, W. G. Niederland, R. Funk, N. Schwartz-Salant, A. Janov, A. & M. Mitscherlich, H. König, W. Hollstein, W. H. Lechler, E. Drewermann, B. Bettelheim, V. Kast, M. Klein, M. Lütz, j. Borysenko etc. 

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