Comments on: My Silver Pool of Light http://www.philosyphia.com/philosophy/my-silver-pool-of-light My Keyboard, My Sword Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:28:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Courtney http://www.philosyphia.com/philosophy/my-silver-pool-of-light/comment-page-1#comment-2215 Courtney Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:47:28 +0000 http://www.philosyphia.com/?p=1131#comment-2215 I have a hard time with that question, too. Mainly because it reminds me of how truly unmotivated I am. It makes me think less of myself and what goals and aspirations that I have. <abbr><em>Courtneys blog: <a href="http://fiveseconddanceparty.com/?p=540" rel="nofollow">Doormat</a></abbr></em> I have a hard time with that question, too. Mainly because it reminds me of how truly unmotivated I am. It makes me think less of myself and what goals and aspirations that I have.

Courtneys blog: Doormat

]]> By: Gardenwife http://www.philosyphia.com/philosophy/my-silver-pool-of-light/comment-page-1#comment-2190 Gardenwife Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:28:30 +0000 http://www.philosyphia.com/?p=1131#comment-2190 Nicheplayer, you're so right. To me, "do no harm" is passive; it's nice, but makes me think of a life lived on the perimeter, motivated more by fear than by empathy or a desire to better myself or help those around me. Nathan, I found your blog via Twitter. This entry is so good to read. I've been asked that question many times and have always taken it literally, thinking only in terms of career or role. You not only provide a more memorable answer, but one which motivates me overall and would improve me for whatever career moves lie in my future. Thanks, man! <abbr><em>Gardenwifes blog: <a href="http://www.gardenwife.com/she-ran-herself-ragged" rel="nofollow">She ran herself ragged</a></abbr></em> Nicheplayer, you’re so right. To me, “do no harm” is passive; it’s nice, but makes me think of a life lived on the perimeter, motivated more by fear than by empathy or a desire to better myself or help those around me.

Nathan, I found your blog via Twitter. This entry is so good to read. I’ve been asked that question many times and have always taken it literally, thinking only in terms of career or role. You not only provide a more memorable answer, but one which motivates me overall and would improve me for whatever career moves lie in my future. Thanks, man!

Gardenwifes blog: She ran herself ragged

]]> By: Nathan Pralle http://www.philosyphia.com/philosophy/my-silver-pool-of-light/comment-page-1#comment-2136 Nathan Pralle Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:45:13 +0000 http://www.philosyphia.com/?p=1131#comment-2136 <b>Bret:</b> Thanks! That's very informative...I didn't know all that. So 10,000 Maniacs must have redone the Springsteen hit? Hrm. Bret: Thanks! That’s very informative…I didn’t know all that. So 10,000 Maniacs must have redone the Springsteen hit? Hrm.

]]> By: Nathan Pralle http://www.philosyphia.com/philosophy/my-silver-pool-of-light/comment-page-1#comment-2135 Nathan Pralle Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:44:22 +0000 http://www.philosyphia.com/?p=1131#comment-2135 Dammit, Mark, now I have to think about what to tell my kid. I was hoping for a reprieve for awhile! Nah, I've already thought about this, too, and it's definitely a matter of saying more than the basics. The harder part is figuring out how to <i>show</i> him what it means to be compassionate, respectful, thoughtful, and witty. Dammit, Mark, now I have to think about what to tell my kid. I was hoping for a reprieve for awhile!

Nah, I’ve already thought about this, too, and it’s definitely a matter of saying more than the basics. The harder part is figuring out how to show him what it means to be compassionate, respectful, thoughtful, and witty.

]]> By: Nathan Pralle http://www.philosyphia.com/philosophy/my-silver-pool-of-light/comment-page-1#comment-2134 Nathan Pralle Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:41:36 +0000 http://www.philosyphia.com/?p=1131#comment-2134 <b>Old Dude:</b> Well, that's the thing about philosophy, anytime you wax, you're likely to end up with more questions than when you started out, and I think that's definitely where I am at and am at most of the time. The more I know about life, the less I realize I know, at least to any extent that I can trust. Identifiying where I am <i>now</i> is a difficulty, but not nearly as hard as figuring out how to go where I want. I'm not so concerned about giving myself a mirror, but rather figuring out what aspects of myself I have <i>right</i> and which ones simply aren't adequate yet, and then what to do about it. It's difficult to determine that when you have no prior experience. Old Dude: Well, that’s the thing about philosophy, anytime you wax, you’re likely to end up with more questions than when you started out, and I think that’s definitely where I am at and am at most of the time. The more I know about life, the less I realize I know, at least to any extent that I can trust.

Identifiying where I am now is a difficulty, but not nearly as hard as figuring out how to go where I want. I’m not so concerned about giving myself a mirror, but rather figuring out what aspects of myself I have right and which ones simply aren’t adequate yet, and then what to do about it. It’s difficult to determine that when you have no prior experience.

]]> By: Bret Wilson http://www.philosyphia.com/philosophy/my-silver-pool-of-light/comment-page-1#comment-2111 Bret Wilson Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:42:35 +0000 http://www.philosyphia.com/?p=1131#comment-2111 She said the song is about Patti Smith the New York punk legend/poet. Classic album: Horses. Had a hit song with Springsteen's Because the Night back in the late 70s. Parodied by Gilda Radner on SNL. She said the song is about Patti Smith the New York punk legend/poet. Classic album: Horses. Had a hit song with Springsteen’s Because the Night back in the late 70s. Parodied by Gilda Radner on SNL.

]]> By: nicheplayer http://www.philosyphia.com/philosophy/my-silver-pool-of-light/comment-page-1#comment-2107 nicheplayer Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:25:51 +0000 http://www.philosyphia.com/?p=1131#comment-2107 I've been thinking about this more now that I'm a dad. I keep telling myself that, when she's old enough to get it, I'll tell Ava that you need to be kind. And respectful. And thoughtful. And that if someone needs help, and you can do it, you help. It's a little bit more proactive than, say, "do no harm." I’ve been thinking about this more now that I’m a dad. I keep telling myself that, when she’s old enough to get it, I’ll tell Ava that you need to be kind. And respectful. And thoughtful. And that if someone needs help, and you can do it, you help. It’s a little bit more proactive than, say, “do no harm.”

]]> By: old dude http://www.philosyphia.com/philosophy/my-silver-pool-of-light/comment-page-1#comment-2100 old dude Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:43:25 +0000 http://www.philosyphia.com/?p=1131#comment-2100 well you didn't answer the question, but did give a good shopping list of things you find positive, but first ya gotta identify yourself (to yourself), and THEN perhaps you can set out a 5-10 year goal of where ya wanna be or get too. I like to think I leave people with a positive , upbeat impression, but I am sure I don't win that 100 percent of the time---I kinda operate on the I gotta be me, and trust those I come into contact to understand that. twas an interesting post you put up---very introspective stuff. <abbr><em>old dudes blog: <a href="http://threescoreplusten.blogspot.com/2009/01/time-out-time.html" rel="nofollow">TIME OUT TIME</a></abbr></em> well you didn’t answer the question, but did give a good shopping list of things you find positive, but first ya gotta identify yourself (to yourself), and THEN perhaps you can set out a 5-10 year goal of where ya wanna be or get too. I like to think I leave people with a positive , upbeat impression, but I am sure I don’t win that 100 percent of the time—I kinda operate on the I gotta be me, and trust those I come into contact to understand that. twas an interesting post you put up—very introspective stuff.

old dudes blog: TIME OUT TIME

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