Recently I was in a pizza shop and was eating my dinner, solo. I noticed a cute guy behind the counter, cooking there. As I was finishing up my dinner, he came out to the seating a... moreRecently I was in a pizza shop and was eating my dinner, solo. I noticed a cute guy behind the counter, cooking there. As I was finishing up my dinner, he came out to the seating area and brought a wrap to eat, it was slow there, for his break.He got a seat nearby to me, and seemed nervous, Getting up a few times /pacing to say something to the cashier ....ate his meal within 5 mins and threw rest away. I am shy so I kind of still looked down/finishing my meal. A few mins after he was done, he came back out to where I was, where there is a t.v. right above the table next to me... He reached up to turn it toward me (I was the only one there now) and looked at me, quizzically/questioning - like if that was good or better... I said, 'oh thank you , that is great..' And he replied "I wasn't sure if it could be seen" (it definitely was fine how it was).. then a min. or two later, he wen toward the back again, and I had to go anyway. I think, Geez I am probably really overestimating what it was, but it felt a li... less
This was inspired by Element 99's recent question. I'm thinking of Star Trek's Vulcans. without emotions what would drive or inspire a race, or individual, to strive to... moreThis was inspired by Element 99's recent question. I'm thinking of Star Trek's Vulcans. without emotions what would drive or inspire a race, or individual, to strive towards anything?
I don't think it is going to be very diplomatic and I'm worried that Trump will get real cocky with China's President and say something along the lines of - If ... moreI don't think it is going to be very diplomatic and I'm worried that Trump will get real cocky with China's President and say something along the lines of - If China doesn't have the nads to control North Korea the US does. Cheers!
The term ‘magical’ tends to be something of a put-down…however, Carl Jung (1875-1961) gave the concept validity when he came up with his term SYCHRONICITY, or me... moreThe term ‘magical’ tends to be something of a put-down…however, Carl Jung (1875-1961) gave the concept validity when he came up with his term SYCHRONICITY, or meaningful coincidence.* * *
So, do you ever feel like the universe is sending you a (beautiful) message?
Here is Carl Jung’s story: He had a client who just DID NOT believe in dreams, and of course dreams are really his thing…. So, the cynical doubter was relating her latest dream, which involved a magnificent scarab beetle in ancient Egypt, or something like that.
Well just at that instant, a real-live scarab in all his or her colorful glory flew in the window to join the proceedings! The dreaming doubter was so impressed all her skepticism evaporated, and the therapy went along just fine after that.
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And as for me, yes. I love magical thinking/synchronicity, and use it often! less
On one hand I feel like it would be liberating if most anybody expected nothing and sorta like just went away.On the other hand that sounds like a jerk thing to say. What about you?
There is modernism, postmodernism, and now metamodernism, apparently a movement. I'm finding it in art, literature, and architecture, but I'm not sure I understand it. (Metamoderni... moreThere is modernism, postmodernism, and now metamodernism, apparently a movement. I'm finding it in art, literature, and architecture, but I'm not sure I understand it. (Metamodernism for kids: "Batman: The Lego Movie").
I'm trying to plan my afternoon---whether to read and research, or get my paints out. I hear tornado warnings on the radio for our county, but it isn't raining. No wind. Clouds? Ye... moreI'm trying to plan my afternoon---whether to read and research, or get my paints out. I hear tornado warnings on the radio for our county, but it isn't raining. No wind. Clouds? Yes. I am afraid of tornado weather.
Im not talking about your present economic situation.I refer to you, inside, who do you identify with the most?I would say, I feel drawn to number 4. You?
I'm studying color theory. It's not as easy as you think. The best thing to do is to get my paints out and start mixing. There is confusion about what is purple, violet, magenta, r... moreI'm studying color theory. It's not as easy as you think. The best thing to do is to get my paints out and start mixing. There is confusion about what is purple, violet, magenta, rose, mauve, and other shades of mixing primary and secondary colors. So what comes after tertiary colors? Red and blue makes magenta, but then there are so many shades of red and blue! I can't wait to get to the tints!
Bella Savitsky Abzug (July 24, 1920 – March 31, 1998), nicknamed "Battling Bella", was an American lawyer, U.S. Representative, social activist ... moreBella Savitsky Abzug (July 24, 1920 – March 31, 1998), nicknamed "Battling Bella", was an American lawyer, U.S. Representative, social activist and a leader of the Women's Movement. In 1971, Abzug joined other leading feminists such as Gloria Steinem, Shirley Chisholm, and Betty Friedan to found the National Women's Political Caucus.
Abzug declared, "This woman's place is in the House—the House of Representatives", in her successful 1970 campaign. She was later appointed to chair the National Commission on the Observance of International Women's Year and to plan the 1977 National Women's Conference by President Gerald Ford and led President Jimmy Carter's commission on women. less
I came across this picture the other day.
I have always thought of this guy and his actions as the most courageous I've ever known of. I mean, to stand against a whole... moreI came across this picture the other day.
I have always thought of this guy and his actions as the most courageous I've ever known of. I mean, to stand against a whole system alone like that. . . There's no way I could ever do that.Then I started thinking about other acts of great courage and I couldn't come up with that many. And even the ones I did come up were fuzzy in my head. I thought of the Tubbman lady, the guy that ran for mayor of San Francisco I think, the Schindler's list German industrialist, Dr King, and maybe a couple more. Strangely enough, I had no problem coming up with a substantial list of dictators and bad characters.What acts of courage have impressed you the most above all? less
That's a perfect example of stating the obvious. Of course he has no plan or ideas or template or anything that he is willing to share with us. Do you hear "by any means incl... moreThat's a perfect example of stating the obvious. Of course he has no plan or ideas or template or anything that he is willing to share with us. Do you hear "by any means including war" in there anywhere? Did he just slap North Korea across the face with a glove? Is a duel next or first-strike war? Or is Mattis a chain-rattler too?
