What if Irony is Judging Others for Lacking Empathy?
When we identify
a mistake,
it may be tempting
to permanently fix
so that we may never make the same
mistake.
Except,
if we do that
we also make it impossible
that the context in which
that previous “mistake”
ie beneficial
from happening.
An alternative
Is to balance
so that we never fix
but allow room
for both.
I used to think
we cannot be present
with the future
or the present.
But I learned
from woodworking
is that when a table saw
is whirring in front of you,
you have no choice,
but to be present.
The table saw
was
at that moment
undoubtedly the most important thing
to pay attention.
To be present with something
may be bring it to the present
by writing those thoughts down
There is handling
between handling a situation
and attempting to solve it.
The latter judges
Passion,
by definition,
includes suffering.
We may allow passion
to guide us
We may also allow
wonder
to guide us
We’d like to believe
that acquiring merit
is what determines
success.
But often times
acquiring merit
without acquiring trust
is worse
than acquiring trust
without acquiring merit.
When an artist explores
she has nothing more
than a hunch,
a “hmm…,”
a sense
of wonder.
When an artist produces
she has a vision,
a set of methods,
resources.
Exploration
is often hampered by our expectation
by our insecurity
fueled by the misunderstanding
that we need
a vision,
a set of methods,
and resources.
Production
“Why
would they say
do I have such a hard time
appreciating
my employee?”
asked the founder
“Are you looking for it?”
I asked.
“looking?”
he asked
“Are you looking“
It’s the people watching the game
who appreciate
the amazing ducks
the sharp hooks
the well-timed upper cuts
regardless of the win
With intelligence
comes knowledge.
With wisdom
comes sight.
Some people
are difficult
to work with.
We say that
as if difficulty
is abnormal.
Would life be better
if life were easier?
Or is part of what makes life
better
is that it is
difficult?
When we admit
that easy
does not exist
in the absence
of difficulty,
we realize
There are times
when the distinction between us
and others,
seem to explain why
we are unworthy
of respect.
There are also times
when the distinction
between us
and others,
seem to explain why
we are worthy
of respect.
In the former,
the distinction creates isolation,
while in the latter