Category Archives: Other peoples words

A Possible Solution to the Present Situation Facing Global Humanity

Posted on May 21, 2020 by randomyriad

I propose an interdependent web of detached compassion to counter the material construction of capitalistic delusions of progress, or hell on earth for more than half of the earth’s human population. But, as always, logistics and application are difficult to … Continue reading →

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The Flight of the Bird Passing III: Poems of Fernando Pessoa

Posted on May 17, 2020 by randomyriad

If I could take a bite of the whole earth   If I could take a bite of the whole earth And get a taste of it, I be happier for a moment . . . But I don’t always … Continue reading →

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The Flight of the Bird Passing I: Poems of Fernando Pessoa

Posted on May 8, 2020 by randomyriad

II “My glance is clear like a sunflower”   My glance is clear like a sunflower. I usually take to the roads, Looking to my right and to my left. And now and then looking behind me . . . … Continue reading →

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The Winds of Change are Rising

Posted on May 5, 2020 by randomyriad

  “We have reached a crossroads, we have emerged from what we assumed was normality, things have suddenly overturned. One of our main tasks now—especially those of us who are not sick, are not frontline workers, and are not dealing … Continue reading →

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Have a Little Talk With Fear

Posted on April 28, 2020 by randomyriad

Pema Chödrön: A Story about Fear Once there was a young warrior. Her teacher told her that she had to do battle with fear. She didn’t want to do that. It seemed too aggressive; it was scary; it seemed unfriendly. But … Continue reading →

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