There’s two things that run most of our life and the decisions–both large and small–we make. Fear. And love*. Once you fall in love with someone, it’ll change your life
Author: Dave
The philosophy of: Gang of Youths ‘Go Farther in Lightness’ pt.5 – The Deepest Sighs, The Frankest ShadowsThe philosophy of: Gang of Youths ‘Go Farther in Lightness’ pt.5 – The Deepest Sighs, The Frankest Shadows
There’s a sky full of lights and none of them stars But each white, silvery flicker’s a faithful reminder to us, Of a weight that’s in youth that makes a
The philosophy of: Gang of Youths ‘Go Farther in Lightness’ pt.4 – The Heart is a MuscleThe philosophy of: Gang of Youths ‘Go Farther in Lightness’ pt.4 – The Heart is a Muscle
Just like working out and lifting weights to get stronger, it’s the trials that make us strong. You need to go through those hard times to become strong. Because as
The philosophy of: Gang of Youths ‘Go Farther in Lightness’ pt.3 – Don’t Let your Spirit WaneThe philosophy of: Gang of Youths ‘Go Farther in Lightness’ pt.3 – Don’t Let your Spirit Wane
The trials and difficulties and shitty things make you what you are. And the things that are hardest make us strong and prepare us for harder times in the future.
The philosophy of: Gang of Youths ‘Go Farther in Lightness’ pt.2 – Persevere (pt.2)The philosophy of: Gang of Youths ‘Go Farther in Lightness’ pt.2 – Persevere (pt.2)
When something goes wrong, that’s great, because now you don’t have to worry about it happening anymore. Now you can move forward. Once you get something, the inevitable and only
The philosophy of: Gang of Youths ‘Go Farther in Lightness’ pt.1 – Persevere (also pt.1)The philosophy of: Gang of Youths ‘Go Farther in Lightness’ pt.1 – Persevere (also pt.1)
You are unfortunate in my judgement, if you have not been unfortunate. – Seneca, from On Providence I don’t know how to describe how flippin’ brilliant Gang of Youths are and
The philosophy of: Kunu from ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’The philosophy of: Kunu from ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’
When Life gives you lemons, make lemonade. That’s positive advice but so’s this. Or is it? I don’t know. I can’t figure out if Kunu from Forgetting Sarah Marshall has nailed it or
The philosophy of: Chunky [pt.6] – Don’t look forward to anythingThe philosophy of: Chunky [pt.6] – Don’t look forward to anything
I’m hitting the road for a 20-hour roadtrip today to hang out with my brother in the Victorian high country. And I’m taking my dog Chunky. Now… I’m pumped about
The philosophy of: one of my students – Life isn’t like Benjamin ButtonThe philosophy of: one of my students – Life isn’t like Benjamin Button
Time goes in one way. Never in history has it gone backwards (except this one time, at 1:10). Yet, from the second you are born, the only thing that is
When you fuck something up… Congratulations, you’re free now. You don’t have to worry about fucking it up anymore.When you fuck something up… Congratulations, you’re free now. You don’t have to worry about fucking it up anymore.
This is the most expensive phone I’ve ever bought, and yesterday I dropped it and the screen broke. EXCELLENT. Now that the screen’s cracked, I don’t have to worry about cracking
When something shitty happens, how long’s it take you to chill the fuck out, and return to a state of indifference?When something shitty happens, how long’s it take you to chill the fuck out, and return to a state of indifference?
If you drop and break your phone, or get some news that pisses you off, smash your car, or you run into someone you hoped you never would again, do
How long is a second? (and the only thing we are actually connected to)How long is a second? (and the only thing we are actually connected to)
How long is a second really?¹ Or a minute? An hour? A month? They’re all a man-made rigid scale of measurement assigned to measure something that is anything but man-made: nature.
The philosophy: of Snufkin [pt.4] – Let go of control because ‘It’s exciting’The philosophy: of Snufkin [pt.4] – Let go of control because ‘It’s exciting’
Why, what else but to revere and bless the gods; to do good to men; to bear and forebear and remember that whatsoever lies outside the bounds of this
Without light there’s no dark, without up there’s no down, without pain there’s no pleasureWithout light there’s no dark, without up there’s no down, without pain there’s no pleasure
One of my friends is a crazyass Richmond supporter. He was born in November 1982 and the last time Richmond Football Club won the AFL premiership was September 1980. Today the club
What do we really need? – The philosophy of: SOJA-Everything ChangesWhat do we really need? – The philosophy of: SOJA-Everything Changes
Maybe we need more shoes on our feet, Maybe we need more clothes and TVs, Maybe we need more cash and jewellery, or maybe we don’t what we need. –
Maybe knowing yourself isn’t important, but knowing that you’re maybe you’re not right about ANYTHING isMaybe knowing yourself isn’t important, but knowing that you’re maybe you’re not right about ANYTHING is
You change every second. Every split second. Because every second, every split second you come closer to the end of your life. So if you’re changing every split second you
What the hell are negative ions and why are they good for you?What the hell are negative ions and why are they good for you?
There’s a reason people in cities are more stressed than those in the country. Or why people in the city look at you like you’re an asshole if you make
If everything in nature exists only for its own improvement, then what of the fact where our eyeballs are?If everything in nature exists only for its own improvement, then what of the fact where our eyeballs are?
NATURE hath given men one tongue but two ears, that we may hear from others twice as much as we speak. – from The Philosophy of Epictetus (Fragments) VI
The philosophy of: Socrates (On daily routine)The philosophy of: Socrates (On daily routine)
BUT WHAT says Socrates?–”One man finds pleasure in improving his land, another his horses. My pleasure lies in seeing that I myself grow better day by day. – From The
Is it realistic (and healthy) to be indifferent to EVERYTHING?Is it realistic (and healthy) to be indifferent to EVERYTHING?
If you didn’t give a fuck about losing anything in your life, and were ready for it, it’d be impossible for anything to shake you, make you feel down or