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Poetry for Everyday Life
“To be aware of the central role metaphors play is to be aware of how imprecise our most important thinking is… Most important, being aware of metaphors reminds you of the central role that poetic skills play in our thought. If much of our thinking is shaped and driven by metaphor, then the skilled thinker will be able to recognize patterns, blend patterns, apprehend the relationships and pursue unexpected likenesses. To be aware of metaphors is to be humbled by the complexity of the world, to realize that deep in the undercurrents of thought there are thousands of lenses popping up between us and the world, and that we’re surrounded at all times by what Steven Pinker of Harvard once called “pedestrian poetry.”” - David Brooks
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Oath Of The Indie Musician
I am an indie musician, this is my livelihood.
I have developed a concrete plan with specific goals and dates.
My skills are honed, my mind is open.
Self assessment, investment, and promotion are mandatory.
I am my own niche, rising above generic clutter.
Writing, recording, and performing require detailed critique.
Fellow artists are my colleagues.
My fans are my life’s blood.
I am actively involved in my community.
I am surrounded by good people.
My network was built by helping others.
I am an indie musician.
This environmental infographic shows consumption levels of various materials and relative timelines until we run out of them. It also shows the impact of American consumption, in particular, and makes the point by showing the even worse spot we’d be in if the world’s per capita consumption rate was just half that of the United States.
