Dear Folks,
The ultimate purpose of life, which is to keep alive, is impossible, but this is the ultimate purpose of life anyway. — Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Robert M. Pirsig (1928-) Philosopher
Note: If one acquires positive qualities they will live beyond this physical life.
We have many cycles: awake/asleep, hungry/sated, contemplative/expressive. There are times to be Docile and other times to show our Verve. Any artist will tell you their ability is manifest best from a quiet open place, no matter how active their mind or hands.
Peace,
Jim
DOCILE
Definitions: (1) easily instructed; teachable; (2) easily led or managed; tractable
Derivation: Latin, “to teach,” “to be fitting”
Too Far: wimpy
Comment: When you are trying to learn something it is best if you are docile; that is to say, being attentive helps you be more open to new information.
VERVE
Definition: vigor, energy, or enthusiasm in the expression of ideas either verbal or physical <as in dance>; vivacious; spirited
The ultimate purpose of life, which is to keep alive, is impossible, but this is the ultimate purpose of life anyway. — Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Robert M. Pirsig (1928-) Philosopher
Note: If one acquires positive qualities they will live beyond this physical life.
We have many cycles: awake/asleep, hungry/sated, contemplative/expressive. There are times to be Docile and other times to show our Verve. Any artist will tell you their ability is manifest best from a quiet open place, no matter how active their mind or hands.
Peace,
Jim
DOCILE
Definitions: (1) easily instructed; teachable; (2) easily led or managed; tractable
Derivation: Latin, “to teach,” “to be fitting”
Too Far: wimpy
Comment: When you are trying to learn something it is best if you are docile; that is to say, being attentive helps you be more open to new information.
VERVE
Definition: vigor, energy, or enthusiasm in the expression of ideas either verbal or physical <as in dance>; vivacious; spirited
