Mr. Rogers was walking along, lost in reflection, when he came across a photograph lying face down on the charcoal-colored pavement.
In Spite of Absurdity
There is scarcely any passion without struggle
– Albert Camus
What is one to do?
Eyelids inch slowly upwards to a new dawn, and already the question insists … what is one to do?
Peak by Chip Conley
“The person in the peak experience usually feels himself to be at the peak of his powers, using all of his capabilities at the best and fullest.…he is at his best, at concert pitch, the top of his form”
A Better Task
Wonder is the feeling of the philosopher, and philosophy begins in wonder
– Plato
Playing Quality Games
The game of basketball has been everything to me. My place of refuge, place I’ve always gone where I needed comfort and peace. It’s been the site of intense pain and the most intense feelings of joy and satisfaction. It’s a relationship that has evolved over time, given me the greatest respect and love for the game.
– Michael Jordan
Chesapeake
As I huddled in my sleeping bag, curled up in a tight ball and covering my small, cold ears with equally small, cold hands, I couldn’t believe I had been excited to go camping.
Lovely Sail
Hear now, my sorry so long Spoken gallingly ironically; Inadequate lyrics to a cruel, cruel song… Alas, no elegy can there be That grasps the bitter harmony! Oh how I long in vain- oh how I wish My listless letters to embrace; To comfort softly, and to kiss Tear streaked cheek upon pretty face, And…
A Silent Dance
The choreography was simple and nondescript, yet crafted carefully too.
The Uniqueness Fallacy
Believe you can and you’re already halfway there.
The Many Selves of You
If you are thinking without knowing you are thinking, you are confused about who and what you are.
– Sam Harris
A Dream of Sunlight
In my dream I sat on a plane, though it was hard to say why.