The past don’t define you, Even if it creates you. – from Illy – Two Degrees Today, Richmond Football Club play for a spot in their first Aussie Rules AFL Grand
Author: Dave
Missing the point: Statues pt.2: More stupid statues – Why does this one of Henry David Thoreau exist? (And actually… hang on, wait. Look at it. He’s actually asking the same question.)Missing the point: Statues pt.2: More stupid statues – Why does this one of Henry David Thoreau exist? (And actually… hang on, wait. Look at it. He’s actually asking the same question.)
(The following is from Henry David Thoreau’s Walden, and the part is almost in its entirety because a) it kicks ass and b) could be my favourite passage in the book):
Missing the point: Statues – Why does this one of Marcus Aurelius even exist?Missing the point: Statues – Why does this one of Marcus Aurelius even exist?
Of Fame. Take a look at the minds of her suitors, their ambitions and their aversions. Furthermore, reflect how speedily in this life the things of today are buried under
The philosophy of: Some girl on Facebook commenting on how to get revenge on an exThe philosophy of: Some girl on Facebook commenting on how to get revenge on an ex
Asked how a man should best grieve his enemy, Epictetus replied, “By setting himself to live the noblest life himself” – The Philosophy of Epictetus CXLIII My mate Matt has
When faced with a tough decision –to choose between two things you love– is it possible to embrace it?When faced with a tough decision –to choose between two things you love– is it possible to embrace it?
If you can’t have your cake and eat it too, instead of despairing and thinking ‘Fuck…If only [1 of the things you love here] wasn’t here/wasn’t happening/didn’t exist.’, is it
What if there was no degree of anything? Hard, extra hard, super mega ultra hard… Whatever.What if there was no degree of anything? Hard, extra hard, super mega ultra hard… Whatever.
There’s no degrees of contentment –you either have it or you don’t. But what if there was also no degree of ‘difficult’. Things can always get more difficult. If you’re
The philosophy of Oh Wonder – All We Do (pt.2)The philosophy of Oh Wonder – All We Do (pt.2)
This song and video deserves two posts. And these are some of the brilliant answers to the question ‘What does it mean to be human?’ from it. People always think
If you know yourself, it’s impossible to make a mistake you’ll regret.If you know yourself, it’s impossible to make a mistake you’ll regret.
‘From thinking to be king: you gotta have wealth, to the inner revolution I call knowledge of self.’ – From Then Till Now by Bliss n’ Eso The most difficult thing
What makes us human? (+ The philosophy of On Wonder – All We Do)What makes us human? (+ The philosophy of On Wonder – All We Do)
That’s the thing about being human. That our capability and potential is huge. And being human means we should channel it in a way that serves other people and serves
Are there degrees of contentment? Can you be more content (or less) compared to other times?Are there degrees of contentment? Can you be more content (or less) compared to other times?
To you, all you have seems small: to me, all I have seems great. Your desire is insatiable, mine is satisfied. See children thrusting their hands into a narrow-necked jar,
The philosophy of Snufkin pt.3 [Snufkin and Socrates on knowing yourself]The philosophy of Snufkin pt.3 [Snufkin and Socrates on knowing yourself]
In a lot of ways, Snufkin is my hero. Because of this, this and also this. And there’s similarities between Snufkin and another raggedy-clothed fellow who roamed around doing his own
Simultaneous experiment #3 – Listening to what people saySimultaneous experiment #3 – Listening to what people say
While someone’s telling you something.. do you ever already start putting together your response, or thinking about what you’re going to say back, while they’re saying it? As they’re making a
The philosophy of: Snufkin pt. 2The philosophy of: Snufkin pt. 2
It’s valuable to have mentors. Whether dead or alive, people who do things, approach things or think in a way you’d like to. They’re the ones who can get you
Is the thing you’re chasing actually right there in front of you?Is the thing you’re chasing actually right there in front of you?
Sometimes the thing you want to give a lot of fucks about it is right there under your nose. The thing you’re chasing, pursuing and wanting to be or do can
Trials, Challenges or difficulties? Bring ’em on.Trials, Challenges or difficulties? Bring ’em on.
You are unfortunate in my judgement, if you have not been unfortunate. – Seneca, from On Providence When anything difficult, trying or challenging (whether small or massive) comes along, embrace
Optimism… pessimism… Same bullshit.Optimism… pessimism… Same bullshit.
The optimist taking an exam believes ‘I will definitely pass the exam’. And if they don’t it leaves them completely devastated, not being prepared for the chance they wouldn’t)t prepared for not
There are no days off in working towards your best lifeThere are no days off in working towards your best life
You must know that it is no easy thing for a principle to become a man’s own, unless each day he maintain it and hear it maintained, as well as
Another student of mine inspires me (+ another reason I’m going the next 364 days without taking a photo)Another student of mine inspires me (+ another reason I’m going the next 364 days without taking a photo)
I’m not taking a photo of anything (other than practical reasons, receipts etc. or for this blog) until September 2018. This is why, But today, a student of mine gave
Simultaneous experiment #2: Go 12 months without taking a single photoSimultaneous experiment #2: Go 12 months without taking a single photo
I made three new year’s resolutions this year and one was: Be Present. And for the most part I have. I don’t use my phone or computer in the presence
Can you use your mind to overpower pain? (+ my first experiment on pain: Get purposely stung like a motherbitch by a blue bottle)Can you use your mind to overpower pain? (+ my first experiment on pain: Get purposely stung like a motherbitch by a blue bottle)
If you see a black dog, you think ‘I see a black dog’. And much like you sense the dog with your eyeballs, you also sense when you hurt yourself.