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Knowledge Gained
I was raised better than to simply walk away from such a friend as you. Yet, I did, I have. My apologies. Sincerely. My absence does not mean I’ve not been thinking of you. To the contrary, I have been plagued with guilt, that most burdensome of the self-induced emotions, over my thoughtless (non-)actions. Over Continue reading
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My Left Hip
“What are you going to do with this opportunity?” he asked. Continue reading
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Things Loved
I walked my woods a last time. Continue reading
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A Morning Visit
“To what do I owe this attention?” Continue reading
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“Pay attention…stay eager.”
“Attention is vitality. It connects you with others. It makes you eager. Stay eager.” Continue reading
About doug
You might say that I’m philosopher in the classical sense, that is, “One who loves knowledge.” That sounds awfully pretentious, but I don’t know how else to put it. I’ve spent my life chasing questions, diving into wisdom traditions ancient and modern, including the philosophical schools of Existentialism, Pragmatism, and the ancient Greeks, as well as several of the Eastern traditions, principally Zen Buddhism and Taoism. Admittedly, I’m no expert on anything, just a curious pilgrim.
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