Nick Courtright is the Executive Editor of Atmosphere Press, an author-friendly publisher, and an acclaimed English professor. Learn more at atmospherepress.com, and nickcourtright.com!
I find the last part brings the main message into focus: that impermanence is terrifying for those who experience the illusion of time, but also beautiful, because it's the truth of this world. And really that's all you need to know. And art helps us realize that with its contrast to our lived experience. It's very zen in that sense.
