Sandals and a Stick

ONE PLUS ONE

I want to choose 1+1=1. It's gonna' take a bit of work.

This phrase stipulates that one experiences a profound lack of interaction with the words carefully typed, the words creatively spoken, the examples diligently researched, and the intended efforts seeking dialogue. The content provider receives no feedback. There is nothing that creates a virtual sensory deprivation chamber more than this.

The Squishy Stuff

These are moments of shared empathy, compassion, and grace. These are moments of human connection – of humanity itself displayed most vividly. You could say that our reactions to videos like these are evidence of our internal squishy stuff.

Illusions Recalled

But now old friends are acting strange They shake their heads, they say I've changed Well something's lost, but something's gained In living every day

The Band Without a Country

“If we are a society that is suppressing art, we’re a society that is afraid of what it might reveal about itself. If we’re suppressing music, we’re suppressing emotions, we’re suppressing expression, we’re suppressing vulnerability, we’re suppressing the very essence of what makes us human. We are devaluing our own Humanity.” 18-year-old Harvard teenage musician, Rishab Jain

Giants and a Dot

But I have learned something this past week. This is an image that should be burned into our consciousness. It should be a focal point for humanity to ponder, wonder, and apply to everyday life throughout the world. This mandate is useful when considering perspective.

ONE PLUS ONE

Shouting Into the Void

The Squishy Stuff

Illusions Recalled

The Band Without a Country

Giants and a Dot