Remember how I said yesterday that this whole journey is going to take a while? Remember how I mentioned that it’s good to surround yourself with great discussions–whether or not you agree with them? Wanna practice, but in a fun way? Here are six excellent websites to explore. They’ll blow your mind…and keep you interested […]
Rethinking the Human Narrative
Ah, it seems like it’s been so long since I’ve sat here by you, chatting. We mustn’t do this again–this whole neglecting our conversation thingamajig. I’ve just returned from Colorado Springs, where I met a group of amazing and wonderful people who are eager to collaborate in some way. [I won’t go into details here, […]
A Compassionate Life
Quotes from Field Notes on the Compassionate Life: A Search for the Soul of Kindness by Marc Ian Barasch–a book which takes a look at empathy, altruism, and compassion from all walks of life. If one completes the journey to one’s own heart, one will find oneself in the heart of everyone else. –Father Thomas […]
Surrogate Parents
When hanging out with friends, I’ve started to wonder (surreptitiously) if they’d be good part-time surrogate parents. You start thinking these things as you project into the future, imagining your child as a future teenager who may not want to confide in you. You hope that, at that time, you’ll be able to encourage her […]
Long Nights
Have you seen the movie Into the Wild? It’s a film with more questions than answers, but that’s why it’s great. Here is one of the songs from the film, sung by none other than Eddie Vedder. I relate, especially, to the fourth paragraph. Have no fear For when I’m alone I’ll be better off […]