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How many people practice wandering today without appreciating what a fine art it is. You wander to break up your day – to entertain yourself, or to break the monotony of your daily routine. I suspect we all do it. Simply said, it is that moment in the day when you know you cannot keep doing what you are doing and stay sane. That is the signal to wander.
Wandering takes many forms. For those who have some say with what they do every day - it can be a walk in your neighborhood. For some it may be a visit to the local saloon – not to drink – but to spend some time with people that help break your routine.
For the truly accomplished wanderer - one can simply stay where you are - enter your mind and wander wherever you choose to go.
Whatever your method, one thing wandering must accomplish – it must give you a break from what you do. For those who must spend their workday confined to a specific place, it may be more difficult to wander successfully. However, wandering you must do regardless of the circumstances.
For those who are accomplished wanderers – we salute you………
Thoughts to ponder ….. from a Pizzaonian perspective
(C)2012
Pizzaonian National Flag, courtesy of the Pizzaonian Art Institute, Abe Straction, curator
Occasional thoughts on happenings in the United States...
As globalization grows and international markets are commonplace the United States faces unique multiple challenges from emerging new powers that have evolved in the new world that now exists. Add the changing demographics now occurring in the United States and you have major flux in play.
The result: A political system mired in stagnation that is no longer capable of governing successfully.
How many Americans are even considering the fact that their current political two party system is obsolete? The world is simply different now and radically new ways of democratically governing need to be explored. Should not the world’s oldest democracy and free enterprise system be the best framework for positive change?
Of course, none of this will happen. When you have been successful so long, it is very hard to see the signs of obsolescence. Just ask the Dodo bird.
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Nature and pride...
Nothing shouts the triumph of man over nature more than our celebrating of technology. There was a time when we celebrated in awe, and often in terror, the accepted wonders of nature. Now, when nature and technology share the same place, technology wears the crown – at least until the next major natural disaster.
That is why we need reminders – a Mount St. Helena, a tidal wave that we cannot stop or control and a river that runs wild. And the greatest irony of them all, a human being that can defeat the technology by stupidity.
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Power is always for powers sake...
“Power is always charged with the impulse to eliminate the human variable, from the equation of action.” Eric Hoffer
You could argue over why the above is always true. What is not arguable is that it is always true. What is it in the human condition that makes being in control (power) a constant?
In religion, the most interesting dogmas come from those faiths that claim to have no dogma. With the mask of humility and acceptance, they immediately claim the moral high ground. This well disguised assertion of humility and openness gives to their faithful the authority of invented moral superiority – that is power.
Be it politics, business or religion, no matter how veiled its projected humility may be, seeking power is the inevitable outcome.
Dissolution of the Pizzaonian Parliament (C) 2012
Courtesy of the Pizzaonian Art Institute, Abe Straction, curator