May 2012
15 posts
Gospel: “Love one another,” says Jesus. That means loving people, not judging...
– Fr. James Martin, SJ (via davidberlekamp)
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be original, or don't bother.: I am a lover of... →
beoriginalordontbother:
I am a lover of words,
and while I often stumble
over them in speech,
I can write without doubt,
and my thoughts sort themselves.
Often I spend too much time,
mulling over the usage of a word,
selecting the proper one that
perfectly depicts the constant
whirring behind my eyes.
Have you ever noticed that?
I am a lover of words,
but I have learned through...
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I’ve been thinking a lot lately about communication and the fluidity of language. It’s a basic truth that every word holds a marginally different meaning to each person. But I think too often we assume that the way we define a word is consistent across the board. Well, maybe that’s true of a word’s denotation (ie - the dictionary definition), but it certainly doesn’t...
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Hipster Racism? →
Rather than offer my own jumbled thoughts on the matter, I’ll direct you to one of the best articles I’ve read in a while. I found myself fully supporting certain statements, dismissing others, and simply taking in most of it — but I will certainly say it’s a well-written, provocative article. You won’t be sorry you joined in on the discussion!
”We are all...
“If one has failed to develop curiosity and interest in the early years, it is a...
– ― Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Finding Flow: The Psychology Of Engagement With Everyday Life (via justbesplendid)
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STUDYING FOR STEP 1
whatshouldwecallmedschool:
Sadly, yes.