What makes life really worth while? |
"The essence of pleasure is spontaneity."- Germaine Greer
"The more we keep our spontaneity in check when responding, the more extinct it may become from lack of use."- Bruno Bettelheim
Posted by on Mon, 06 Aug 2007 17:28:00 GMT |
Commencement Address, New England Institute of Art, Boston, May 13, 2007 |
A few words to our graduates. You will have a much greater influence on what Americans will see and hear in upcoming years, than will most citizens.
Dan Millman, in Wisdom of the Peaceful Warri...
Posted by on Thu, 17 May 2007 13:00:00 GMT |
Daffynishions 2 |
OK, here are two more. Both of these terms are in regular and genuine use, as defined here. You will be familiar with the first one. You probably aren't familiar with the second, but the twisting abou...
Posted by on Mon, 23 Apr 2007 04:26:00 GMT |
daffynishions - a challenge to be taken seriously! |
civilization - the state of humans having achieved the ability to live in greater numbers, and for longer lifespans, than would have otherwise been possible in a finite resource setting
denial...
Posted by on Sun, 15 Apr 2007 07:40:00 GMT |
Slightly edited note to a friend |
You have commented much on the fact that you are deliberately taking time for yourself, for your own awareness, sanity and growth; and some people in your life don't get it, as may well be expected. Y...
Posted by on Mon, 20 Nov 2006 03:58:00 GMT |
I can't think of a better way to say this |
"The only things in life worth pursuing, obtaining, and giving are love in all its forms and knowledge in all its aspects."
--Robert John Byther (1953-1980)
Posted by on Wed, 16 Aug 2006 04:27:00 GMT |
Katelyn F. |
Thanks once again to Kate for her artwork which I finally managed to post on my background after several hours of trying. Thanks to Lena and April for your advice; and thanks to Wendi becau...
Posted by on Mon, 14 Aug 2006 12:08:00 GMT |
thought for the day |
"An unexamined life is not worth living."- Alexandra Dawson
Posted by on Wed, 26 Jul 2006 14:29:00 GMT |
think about this |
"Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lac...
Posted by on Sun, 18 Jun 2006 06:02:00 GMT |
Another reality check |
90,000 people per year die in the United States from infections acquired in hospitals. (These are called "nosocomial" infections, and everyone should know that word.) This is double the ra...
Posted by on Sat, 17 Jun 2006 08:59:00 GMT |
