"The noun of self becomes a verb. This flashpoint of creation in the present moment is where work and play merge." - Stephen Nachmanovitch

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

How to be Alone

Love this poem and video "How to be Alone" Such a lovely reminder that sometimes our most memorable moments don't happen with anyone else. Without TV, Internet, or roommates I'm faced with myself a lot. Since I seem to use quotes for affirmation please see below:

-"To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance." -Oscar Wilde
-"All of our unhappiness comes from our inability to be alone." - Jean de la Bruyere
-"If you are alone you belong entirely to yourself. If you are accompanied by even one companion you belong only half to yourself, or even less, in proportion to the thoughtlessness of his conduct; and if you have more than one companion you will fall more deeply into the same plight." - Leonardo da Vinci

Today I'm grateful for cable, Internet, and pets.

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