I wrote in Absence of a Theme that what we’re all looking for is a theme, a story to live by, a way of understanding life–a context that gives meaning and effectiveness. None of us perceives anything in this world without some preconceptions, some background with which to evaluate the sense data or what we receive […]
“All acts of judgment – no matter how reasoned and respected, or whimsical and arbitrary – are built upon a belief in power.” –Antonio Dias, ‘Beyond Judgments or Opinions…’ “Power, n. The ability or capacity to act or do something effectively.” –The American Heritage Dictionary “Power… is your ability to consciously and deliberately create the […]
I think what all of us who are trying to get their shit together are looking for is a theme. You can use a different word; self-development literature is awash with talk of “finding your purpose” or “crafting personal mission statements”–it’s all about finding the theme of your life, a way of answering the perennial […]
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