It was thought-provoking. The eachness and the oneness of things. I guess this is why Sam Harris prefers describing reality as the non-separation of things, acknowledging both aspects. I was thinking recently how our senses evolved specifically to amplify important differences, between air and a tree for example — very helpful when you’re taking a walk — or between the sound of the wind and a loud growl — also very useful especially in the company of large cats or bears. And yet on another level it’s all just atoms and vibrations. Certain words are cued: discernment, playfulness, expression, transcendence, openness, love…I look forward to contemplating this more and continuing to integrate both views.
Brother and muse. I started reading your column, Taco Bell Mission Street in Good Times, at age 14, a few hours after waking at College 5, Thaksgiving Day 1975, walking out to the meadow overlooking Santa Cruz and listening to my inner voice saying "I want to live here"
Post Manhood" spoke to me as straight young man with lots of gay friends and I took a lot of comfort and pleasure in the lyrics. I like to quote the refrain, "Some of my best friends are boys when they're acting like girls" at appropriate moments. I always get a positive response!
Always grateful, thank you Rob
I love this critique of emptiness. (And I'm also a Buddhist.) Such a widely misunderstood concept. Thank you for including that this week!
It was thought-provoking. The eachness and the oneness of things. I guess this is why Sam Harris prefers describing reality as the non-separation of things, acknowledging both aspects. I was thinking recently how our senses evolved specifically to amplify important differences, between air and a tree for example — very helpful when you’re taking a walk — or between the sound of the wind and a loud growl — also very useful especially in the company of large cats or bears. And yet on another level it’s all just atoms and vibrations. Certain words are cued: discernment, playfulness, expression, transcendence, openness, love…I look forward to contemplating this more and continuing to integrate both views.
Brother and muse. I started reading your column, Taco Bell Mission Street in Good Times, at age 14, a few hours after waking at College 5, Thaksgiving Day 1975, walking out to the meadow overlooking Santa Cruz and listening to my inner voice saying "I want to live here"
Post Manhood" spoke to me as straight young man with lots of gay friends and I took a lot of comfort and pleasure in the lyrics. I like to quote the refrain, "Some of my best friends are boys when they're acting like girls" at appropriate moments. I always get a positive response!
I love your story, Eugene! Makes me feel good!
I’ve also been sporadically picking up Adam Grants Originals book so I’m tickled by this morning’s affirmation 🦀💫
🙏🏼 Such a validating read, thank you!!! 💖