Excitement – Wow, so many books to read! Anxiety – Wow, so many books to read! Strange. How can I feel anxious and excited at the same time? We accumulate to feel secure about our future. And sometimes, we forget to see the “present” in the present. A good question would be – what should we do now? Not in the future. Now, in the present. Happy Reading. Happy Listening. Happy Watching. Happy Being. To NOW. Happy Holidays.
Everything we can see, as far as we can go, and beyond is nature. As far as we can go into space As far as we can go within And whatever happens in nature is natural. All the things we are, outside Black holes Technology Earthquakes Viruses All things we are, inside Attitudes Identities Preferences Dispositions Everything is nature. Inner nature. Outer nature. Living in harmony with nature helps.
Imagine, if you had all the money, freedom and fame you wanted. After that, to feel useful to yourself and society, what would you spend your time doing? What if you started doing a bit of that today, as you wait for money, freedom and fame. Sometimes I wonder if we use the “one day I will” thinking to avoid asking ourselves the hard questions, today. Money, freedom and fame are effects. Do the maths.
School Grades vs Capability to build and solve GDP vs Real Development Stock Market Index vs True value and impact Retirement age vs Capacity to contribute 9-5 clock time vs Asynchronous work Food pyramid vs True nutrition Bestseller lists vs Curated lists So on… Eras have changed. Some metrics haven’t. The logic behind them is flawed, and that’s accepted fact. And yet we play along. Wonder why? What is the accepted index that you don’t subscribe to?
Part of Einstein’s charm was his disheveled look. In addition to his uncombed hair, one of Einstein’s peculiar habits was never to wear socks. Einstein went without socks everywhere – sailing, formal dinners and even to the White House. To Einstein, socks were a pain because they often would get holes in them. There are two ways to be fashionable – Following trends – and staying ahead of the curve Being authentic – and expressing oneself, naturally Both work. One leaves a stronger impression.
The palmist looks at your palm and says – you have suffered a lot because of your inner anger. You are essentially a calm person, but situations get you angry… And you nod your head. She is correct. Palms, zodiac columns, tarot cards, foreheads, coffee mugs, palm leaves – they can all tell you a bit about yourself. But so can your own behaviour. When was the last time you looked at your behaviour and thought patterns to know who you are? So much data there to predictive analysis on “who you might be”. Start with observing yourself first. Then perhaps
