The origins of the courtyard...

Neil Armstrong installed an array of laser retroreflectors on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969. This array, a set of mirrors, is used to precisely measure the distance between the Earth and the Moon by reflecting laser beams fired from the Earth...

This quotation expresses a vision of beauty and wisdom.
It suggests that true beauty comes from authenticity, while wisdom lies in awareness of our own mortality and the precariousness of existence. 

In other words, beauty is not something we can fake or create artificially. It emerges naturally from authentic being, without the need to mask or transform its essence. Wisdom, on the other hand, implies an awareness of the ephemeral nature of life and the fragility of every moment. It's the ability to recognize that we are all passengers in this world, with a limited time in which to leave our mark.

This quotation, though poetic, is part of a broader philosophical reflection on being, appearing and self-knowledge. It invites us to embrace our authenticity and live each moment to the full, aware of our fragility.

I'm using this drawing quote to welcome you. Whether it's the quote that speaks to you, or the signs, the link between the Earth and the Moon, the hot laser and the cold of space, the link between it all, the distance between our outer attitudes and our innermost feelings, it's the binder that makes us feel good!