eureka

the way i see it
once we stop caring so much
is when we can start to ascend
to the pinnacles of freedom

when the petty becomes important
power differentials
result in needless suffering
indifference is transcendent

we hold all the power
to chose that which we care
we hold all the power
to chose that which we don’t

nothing is equal
so we may immerse ourselves in
that for which there is care
a clarity for the precious

happiness is a privilege
the ultimate flex is boredom
not playing by no rules
refusal is discipline

what if

 Apologies to Charles Bernstein


Let’s just say the poem could have been half as long

Let’s just say I see the scam for the scam it is

Let’s just say I know how much I disappoint

Let’s just say being the best is better

Let’s just say it really could be a simulation

Let’s just say it’s all self-referential

Let’s just say I learned it from small times

Let’s just say I know you better than you know yourself

Let’s just say no one knows me at all

Let’s just say he found a place

 

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Sistine in the Otis upon Seeing the Tolman 2424

 

Field Mowing Day 2024 X 2424

 

2424

 

10.21.24

 

Kōhaku Obi

I received a nice DM from one of our USA Belay program belayers in Southern California:

"Like in martial arts, we should have colored belts for belaying. You would have the white/red belt."

– Rick S.

It was nice and very generous message but I had no idea what it meant – so I looked it up:

"Around 1930, the Kodokan created a new belt ("obi") to recognize the special achievements of high ranking black belts. Jigoro Kano chose to recognize sixth, seventh, and eighth degree black belts with a special obi made of alternating red and white panels (kōhaku obi - literally translated as "red and white belt"). The white color was chosen for purity, and red for the intense desire to train and the sacrifices made. The colors red and white are an enduring symbol of Japan, and they have been used in Judo since Jigoro Kano started the first Red and White Tournament in 1884."

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Dear, sweet Rick.

ENC 2424: family reunion

[Are You a Hypnotist??]

 

 

 

  

 

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