- @Pegeen
Loved every word of this, even if AI helped! There are way too many gems here to even begin picking them out because, in my opinion, the entire piece is brilliant. And resonates deeply within me.
Fantastic read. This is making me curious about Unforgiven, a movie I only remember not liking. I am a person who tends to want to like a character in a film. I remember liking no one! However, I am now a person who can appreciate the intricacies and nuances of art. Perhaps I may change my mind about Unforgiven.
Great insightful article. A must read.
Takes courage. I realize this is old news, so I’d love an update of how she is doing now.
Even the title, “The Disability-Industrial Complex” screams run away train. And of course lawyers are the conductors, with Binder and Binder making $68.7 million in fees for disability cases. This government system is going to derail our economy. But neither the democrats nor republicans will touch this issue because they are afraid they will not get elected.
Love this. I have been doing a short meditation each morning to connect to my heart. From there, I transition to gratitude which is a magic portal to heightened vibrations of love, joy and presence. Keep it simple, keep it a daily practice and see for yourself as the magic unfolds.
Perfect explanation of integrating the 3 aspects of your being. Simple images and great questions to ask before acting on your choice. Who doesn’t want ease and flow?
I like the idea that whatever you see in another person is just a mirror reflecting yourself back to you. The more triggered you are by their behavior, the more of that trait is in you. There’s no need to panic or react, it’s just information. Then you have a choice to make - love it or leave it.
I love this article, as I always find Rabi Shapiro’s writings inspirational. There’s too many sentences that I want to highlight but what really stands out for me is his focus on deep listening, that spirituality is an action and that the expression of a Higher Power is a non dual Aliveness.
Beyond a 10! I felt entranced while reading this, so engrossed in Leslie’s story that had pages I felt that were torn from my own experience. This is great writing, when you are in the story feeling every word, gesture - every element of existence. Powerful.
Excellent article. One way to break the cycle of hypernormalization or frozen agitation is to stop watching the news. We are genetically wired to always look for danger which puts our nervous systems on overload. Conversely, we can choose to watch, read, donate and/or become involved with vetted people, places and organizations that are working on solutions. People who are doing a lot of good in the world. I find it gives me more energy instead of depleting it. It’s just a preference of mine to be for something rather than against. But to each their own.
Lately I have been reading things I don’t know anything about. For me, this particular lifestyle choice seemed really sad and exhausting. And a waste of valuable time and money. I couldn’t even laugh at the part where the guy is humping the lamp post while talking to his mother! To be that far gone is tragic.
Really well written and I can’t say I disagree. However, there is a Universal Law of Nature that says, “Whatever you choose to focus on, expands.” I’m choosing to read, watch and participate in all the good that is in this world - and there’s truly a lot. Amazing highly evolved individuals and communities devoting their time to be part of the solution. As cliche as it is, we must BE the change we want in this world. And I personally feel too tired, drained and depressed if I allow Trump to occupy my mind.
It’s exciting that kids are seeing a problem and trying different avenues of change.
It’s fun to reflect on my own youth now that I’m almost 70. There is always going to be the disgruntled, the appalled, the “going to hell in a hand basket” past generation forgetting their own crazy over the top lives. Or perhaps they never experienced that, which would be truly sad!
Heartbreaking. A very difficult read. It’s mind blowing to me that anyone would judge or hate this person who is obviously struggling to find a job. Why is compassion so difficult to find?
Fascinating to get a front row seat on the reinvention of Airbnb. Chesky is certainly an ambitious visionary. It will be interesting to see if this all comes to be a reality.
This does seem a little overboard but I can relate. When I was in school, after I would read a chapter in any subject, be it science, history, geography, I would take notes on what I felt were the main important facts. When it came time for a test, I could “see” the answer on my study sheet. For me, writing things down does imprint it on my brain. The same is true for my New Year’s resolutions. Now, I start each day with intentions but instead of writing them down, I use EFT tapping. This is a form of energy work there you stimulate the meridian points on your body to connect your intention within your heart/brain axis. This is an emotional feeling technique and really resonates with me.
Fascinating. I’ve decided to read articles I know nothing about, especially in the world of technology. Sounds like a great feature.
I remember reading The Fear of Flying back in 1973. I was a junior in high school. By then, I had attended 11 years of Catholic school and was adamantly rebelling against it all. Erica’s book was like a support group for the repressed. Who could forget “the zipless fuck”?! Molly’s account of her mother’s inability to cope with no longer being famous is heartbreaking, especially how she was unable to really engage authentically with her only child. Fame can be a very slippery slope.
Congratulations Thor, so happy for you and your team!!! Wishing you continued success. Love the logo but just curious about the name - why ghost?
Like anything in life, there are always two sides to consider. AI seems like such a slippery slope. Very disconcerting.
Loved this article. It was so well written, engaging and offered different points of view. I am concerned about technology, as I have come to depend on Alexa for a lot of my hard to recall information. I can feel the frustration, the strain of trying to recall something and I usually give up and ask Alexa! And it does make me lazy. At least in the old days, I had to look things up in an encyclopedia. Loved this - “But repetition with variation broadens us. It makes our circular days into spiraling journeys.”
Interesting article. It can make senes that if you are really wealthy and super privileged and could pretty much have and experience almost anything you desire, that eventually boredom could set in. Anything in excess can turn out to be a turn off. Of course, the average person can’t imagine that, and may even wish they had that “problem”. Yet it seems to me that being “spoiled” could spoil everything. Of course not all wealthy or famous people are like this but they would be the exception because it would take extreme awareness not to fall prey to the temptations of privilege.
“Support is available, and crucially, people will be believed, which is one of the biggest barriers.” Seems like such a creative solution and that it’s actually working. What a relief for those in dire need of help.
“Many people fail to come home from work for many different reasons”. That was the only line that really grabbed me. It seemed authentic. And I felt the dread.
Very inspiring! Love this creative solution for making connections with those that really need it. If we truly desire to create a better world, a more kind and caring one, then heart centered communities are the answer.
This story resonates with me because my grocery store is like a magical portal of wonderful connections with strangers and the familiar regulars that work there. If you care to take the time, people’s stories are so interesting.
Courageous, fearless - yet humble and living with such heart. So impressive.
Having grown up with SNL, I feel this would be a fascinating read. Comedians certainly get my respect but they have to be exceptional. One of my favorite things to do is laugh. It feels like medicine.
I love Coe’s little stories. They are short but always full of meaning. Clellan has an interesting life from my point of view.
This is exactly why I “play” in my studio - art brings me into the present moment. I’m not thinking about anything, I’m just playing with paper images, as currently collage has become my main medium which evolved over 30 years. And within that time, I got divorced, fell in love, lost everything in a flood, became seriously ill and grieved many monumental deaths. All forms of art became my way out of deep pain and suffering. And it not only gave me the space to place my suffering but many incredible and invaluable insights. Any form of creativity will bring you “home” to your body and connect you to your soul, where real healing happens.
I could not stop reading this - COMPELLING!!! Something I will ponder for days.
I have never doubted that there is a massive amount of “bloat” within much of the government agencies. However, this humiliating way of just going in and firing people is so irresponsible and cruel. And could really backfire in time and cause harm.
Interesting backstory.
Heartbreaking. This is a shocking story of inhumanity. What have we become as a nation?
I love the last line: “Identity is expressed, not in nouns, but in verbs.”
Love this! Vicky Reynal is a visionary, knowing our “issues” always have deeper, more far reaching origins than what appears on the surface. “It’s not about stripping emotions out of financial decisions,” she says. “It’s about becoming aware of them.”