Can one be critical and find contentment? Can one be content when it is a character trait to always see how something might be improved? Could be changed for the “better”? I am referring to constructive criticism, not the snarky “Oh she shouldn’t wear that dress with those hips” kind. And the definition of content and … Read More
Random Musings
Too much “Progress”?
“Progress is our most important product” was GE’s slogan when I was growing up. Progress. To move forward, right? It is advancement in general, implying some higher, better state. Right? Perhaps progress as a goal in and of itself has become an anachronism. When is enough, enough? When did the concept of more get confused with the … Read More
Bit o’ History — Aestheticism
As I’ve mentioned before, the notion of the importance of Beauty is not new. The Aestheticism movement of the late 1800s in Europe and America caused quite a stir. It posited that beauty was above concepts such as right and wrong. Aestheticism adherents eventually evolved their own brand of elitist hierarchy, however. I say “however” … Read More
Forgiveness
The concept of forgiveness is in the forefront of virtually everyone’s mind where I live — Charleston, SC. What is forgiveness? As life’s more bitter events deal their blows, the nature of forgiveness rises in importance, as does the “how to” of the actual act of forgiving. To truly forgive is not an intellectual exercise; … Read More
Teachers
Teachers are everywhere. I’m not talking about the kind found in academic institutions here. Though upon reflection I’ll not rule them out, either. But teachers, really they are everywhere in our lives — whether we like to admit it (or recognize them) or not. Just the other day there was a human interest sort of … Read More