rob hardy
@robhardy
writer of manifestos, petter of cats. in devotional pursuit of a more beautiful internet 🌱
rob hardy
ungated.life
The Forest and
when you build a thing you cannot merely build that thing in isolation, but must also repair the world around it, and within it, so that the larger world at that one place becomes more coherent, and more whole; and the thing which you make takes its place in the web of nature, as you make it.
Christopher Alexander • A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction (Center for Environmental Structure Series)
Like resonance, the term echo chamber has both literal and figurative meanings that are related, but not the same. In the former sense, an echo chamber is an enclosed space that naturally amplifies an original acoustic signal. Literal resonance differs from echo because it is based on the idea of vibrations (good or bad). In physics’ terms,... See more
🏡 I Don’t Resonate With You
“Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving.”
-Terry Pratchett
humility and
In Maslow’s prescription for self-actualization, he invites counselors to encourage what others might discourage: perfectionistic zeal.
Dr. Linda Silverman • Perfectionism: the Crucible of Giftedness
There is a Tibetan form of spiritual hyperstition that is more powerful than any of the modern day forms.
It works by living and believing as if you have already awakened to the ultimate truth of reality.
Tibetan Buddhists mastered this technique hundreds of years ago.
In their “pure vision” practice, they spend all day everyday playing the role of an... See more
It works by living and believing as if you have already awakened to the ultimate truth of reality.
Tibetan Buddhists mastered this technique hundreds of years ago.
In their “pure vision” practice, they spend all day everyday playing the role of an... See more
Vacha • Tweet
People do not actually coordinate with each other. Rather, people are coordinated by language. If you want to improve your ability to coordinate, you must upgrade your vocabulary.
Dan Allison • Tweet
manifestory and
All of life is a conversation with God