This is a magnificent piece of music. But the best about this particular version is Yo-Yo Ma’s enthusiasm while he plays – he does not play the piece but he lives it. He plays the piece for himself, not an audience or money, but completely for his own enjoyment.
an insight
sopranos
SK – know yourself
[a person must] first learn to know himself before learning anything else (γνωθι σεαυτον).
being cynical vs being skeptical
I do not think it is only “young people” but maybe we have replaced a health skeptism with popous cynicism?
freedom and me
I have been thinking a lot about the idea of freedom. It is a difficult topic within our current religious context. But I wonder if people are not free where is responsibility for their actions?
Anyway, I read this today:
So freedom for the Christian is to choose Jesus Christ and to follow His ways. That is what freedom is. It is freedom for, it is not freedom from. It is freedom for God, freedom for good, freedom for choosing the right. And yes, we as Christians are free; we are free to choose the way of God.
via Freedom is to choose Jesus Christ and to follow His ways :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)
I find the “for vs from” distinction helpful.
sticker for the car?
live love
Movies!
Listed below are a number of existentially-themed films which I feel address the human condition in a profound, and ultimately, rewarding way. Gaining insight into ourselves and being able to express this with others through these films.
thought for today
a fool and his prayer book 