Growing up in New England during the 50's and 60's, we Yankees were quite proud of our spectacular and at times violent weather phenomenon. Rather smugly we assured visitors that if they didn't like the weather, they should wait a few minutes and it would change.
It seems we New Englanders didn't actually have a monopoly on extreme weather or that quaint old saying about waiting on change.
As fascinating as the human condition is to observe and examine, it pales in comparison to Mother Nature and her endless possibilities and permutations. Not a day passes up here on the mountain when I don't pull out my camera phone and snap a few shots of whatever has caught my eye. At times I am stunned and awe struck by how quickly things change from moment to moment.
The internet is a vast wealth of information. The amount available appears to be virtually unlimited. With the scope and magnitude of change going on in the world these days, one might be crazy not to take advantage of the potential benefits. But with such a volume to sort through, how can anyone filter and retain what they hold most important?
In my quest to not have a depressing depression I have hit upon a way to accumulate many snippets of the information I find personally valuable. This smashing idea provides both the opportunity to be creative and the ability to take some of the apocalyptic urgency out of making big changes to our lifestyle. I am referring to how I record the pertinent new information I find into one or more "Smash Books". Continue reading A Smashing Idea→
What's the harm? You're busy with life's clutter and rush, the 10,000 things of modern (and ancient) times, so you reach for convenience rather than substance. And despite the image above I am not 'just' speaking about food conveniences, but rather all those little psychological, physiological and spiritual short cuts we engage in on a daily basis.
So what's the problem?
I suppose 'nothing' would be the answer. Or maybe everything. Ultimately the lone spiritual traveler is the only one who can honestly answer that question. I certainly won't for anyone else other than myself since I have been, and still can be, as guilty as the next when looking for the shortest route to my destination rather than actively seeking the journey.
