Posted On Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 By textonscreen
Image via Wikipedia I am not a contemporary thinker –why do you think that? – it is a blessing to have those in life that do challenge ways of being; not criticizing or analyzing just wonderizing. I woke to this knowing of what the answer is for me. Using critical thought is a behavioral understanding that is only applied when the method of an “outcome” is desired. Therefore to me everything else is “as it is – as it becomes” and is; uniquely random. To develop an understanding of the work that must be done on earth is to be empowered with the purpose that is required to do it. To create social change is to understand the environments we move, integrate and create within. I guess synthesized information can only come about once aligned with a purpose to identify, retrieve and collaborate it. The discipline in balanced life is not to think critically but to know how to act in the situation or environment that calls within the framework. This is the way I relate theory into practice and say “I’m not a contemporary thinker” – I am only a temporary thinker; within the freedom of my mind. On Continue Reading
Posted On Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 By textonscreen
1. Do the Thing You Fear the Most. If there’s one thing that will change your thoughts quicker than anything else, it’s facing your fears. 2. Stand up For Yourself A lot of people have difficulty in standing up for themselves. The first time you do it can be very empowering and your thoughts about yourself will change forever. 3. Stop Talking It’s great to be silent for just a little while. Our thoughts turn inward and we begin to appreciate ourselves just a little more. 4. Strengthen Your Strengths Sometimes we focus too much on trying to strengthen our weaknesses when we should be concentrating on strengthening our strengths. 5. Take A Walk Around an Art Gallery You might not appreciate art or participate in it but it’s great to see the thoughts of others on canvas. It can give us a tiny glimpse of what goes on in other people’s minds. 6. Blindfold Yourself for a Day Walk in the shoes of a blind person for 1 full day, it will forever change the way you think about life. 7. Stand on a Chair for 5 Minutes Per Day Building self discipline is a great way to take Continue Reading
Posted On Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 By textonscreen
This is beautiful. It reminded me of when I listen to older adults – I hear them speak and I listen; remembering the time when I was very small and before my grandparents died all they ever did was listen to my little sparrow-like voice; continually ask – what is it? why is it? … I haven’t stopped; the interesting thing is when my children ask me these quests for ions I say “there are a million different answers to the same question because each moment holds a different perspective”. What does the video mean to you?
Posted On Thursday, April 30th, 2009 By textonscreen
The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways , but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness. We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom. We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often. We’ve learned how to make a living, but not a life. We’ve added years to life not life to years. We’ve been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbour. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We’ve done larger things, but not better things. We’ve cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We’ve conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. Continue Reading
Posted On Sunday, August 3rd, 2008 By textonscreen
Once upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel. All claimed that they were the best. The most important. The most useful. The favourite. Green said: “Clearly I am the most important. I am the sign of life and of hope. I was chosen for grass, trees and leaves. Without me, all animals would die. Look over the countryside and you will see that I am in the majority”. Blue interrupted:
Posted On Monday, May 19th, 2008 By textonscreen
Thanks to Jacob for the image share. Thanks to Portia Nelson for the Romance of Self-Discovery.
Posted On Sunday, March 9th, 2008 By textonscreen
Okay … okay … so I know this is a little why two okay and it is like 8 years previous … but I couldn’t help sharing what I found with the rest of the world … I love this tune and with respect to it … as it is it will always be. But where would we be if we could not variate upon a theme with dignity and respect. So I have shared the audio track and I place lyrics that have been written previously attached with a link with credit to whom initiated them. Nothing meant by harming anyone … just listen and hear a “variation upon a theme” accept it for what it is and appreciate the beauty of those who have the ability to inspire others using a different platform. Love and Peace out … here is some “social software” to be a-mused by!
