Resources?

It seems a teeny bit silly how satisfied we are with our minds clamped shut to different ideas.  How comfortable it feels to stay within the confined perspective of what we know instead of attempting to learn, even though it's undoubtedly uncomfortable.  I'm no different, but I just hope I can learn to question institutions, to maintain healthy skepticism, and to speak my mind despite accusatory and borderline aggressive opposition....very often from self-labelled "open minded" people.  If we can't question our imaginary cultural production, where will that leave us?  And even though things might be stable and oh-so-happy in our own lives, does that mean that we can continue our lifestyles, even if it comes at the expense of so many lives, rights, ideas, and resources?

Joy.

The opposite of beauty is not ugliness, but indifference. - Richard Lang, artist

Chris Jordan's response:

"For me this means that to live ethical lives, we are called to turn toward the staggering enormity of human-caused catastrophes like the Pacific Garbage Patch and the Gulf Oil Disaster, opening our heart to their horrors, and taking the risk that we might be overwhelmed by the potent feelings this process brings up in us. I can see no other acceptable approach, yet I fear that by dwelling on the awfulness of these tragedies—and the smorgasbord of others we survey in the news every day—we may lose our already tenuous connection with life’s beauty, mystery, humor, and joy."

(chrisjordan.com)

Nothing is illegal if one hundred well-placed business men decide to do it.

(Andrew Young)   

Allan

So I go on facebook and see your picture and I'm reminded of how dropdead gorgeous you are...then I think back to the summer and all the good times and conversations and realize how absolutely beautiful you are.

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010 at 5:58 am

(Text message from Allan)

Blossom.

And then the day came, when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to Blossom.

(Anais Nin)