Friday, August 21, 2009

A reminder for myself and maybe you

I know discontent and restlessness are terribly romantic, but stop making them out to be virtues.

There's nothing noble about being unable to see the beauty and possibilities that exist in this moment. "If you cannot find it here, you won't find it anywhere."

Be present. Practice your art. Walk on the earth.

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  1. "Hear hear!" cries the very restless and discontent teenage girl.

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  2. Ditto Erin. I completely agree with everything you're saying.

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  3. "If you can't make something out of a little experience, you probably won't be able to make it out of a lot."

    Flannery O'Connor

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  4. I am happiest when I am happy.

    And yes, I am in your city. But just for a few hours more. Tomorrow I take my boys to Muir Woods, and then we fly away. But I am here as much as I can be here, and I hope to meet you, too.

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