If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away. Henry David Thoreau, Walden, Conclusion, 1854
"What you impress upon your mind, you'll inevitably become.
It's a psychological law that whatever you desire to accomplish
you must first impress upon your subconscious mind.
Your inner thoughts can cause you to be rich or poor,
loved or unloved, happy or unhappy,
attractive or unattractive, powerful or weak.
Relentless, repetitive self talk will change your self image.
You'll affect your subconscious mind with verbal repetition.
Constant repetition carries conviction.
When you change your values you'll change your behavior.
Start thinking of yourself as becoming the person you want to be.
Self suggestion will make you the master of yourself.
You can become whatever you want to be.
If you believe you can, you can."
Desiderata
Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him (Her? It?) to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
Max Ehrmann, Desiderata, Copyright 1952. Peter's Map Of The World.
Everything
Music
The Robert Fripp String Quintet (1994) .. Add to My Profile | More Videos Bom ti bom ti bom ti bom ti at a crisp and even pace will do for starters. Always need a good concerto, mind. And most pleasant intuitive improvisation. Listening to stupid things will make you/keep you stupid. Please go and check out my top friends and their music. I am blessed to be in the company of these wonderful people. What do you call people who hang around with musicians?....
Drummers. ha ha?
Movies
Children Of Men. I mean, there's lots more but I'm picking this as my favouritist right now. It's even got 'In the Court of the Crimson King' in it.
Danny Carey - TOOL
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A snippet from a camera placed behind Danny while playing the bestpart from 46 & 2. (Also available on his website)
Television
I love comedy programmes. Especially Armando Iunucci, Chris Morris and the whole Mighty Boosh, Big Train, Spaced and Garth Merengue crew. I watch these now on TV Links. No aeriels in this house thanks very much. You see, unfortunately, the biggest tv companies in the world use this wonder of communication to shape the audiences world view. It is happening and here's an example. Click on this... Here's an idea. Why don't you switch off your t.v. set and do something less boring instead? Unless it's funny. Ha. Have you considered that you are sat in a box in a box, watching a box. (Cubism?) Look at a t.v. guide beforehand (if you enjoy reading that, pick up a book, any book and read that too!). Be selective. This would have been a good selection...Funniest Dosapede I've ever seen.What? He's gone too? ...... .... ... .>.
Books
First thing in the morning. Makes me feel clever all the way to lunch. Currently reading too may books to find focus.... Not enough pictures in them is more like it. aaarrrrggghhhh. What's really going on? I don't know. Maybe something good, maybe something bad. 'Riddley Walker' by Russel Hoban is currently making me think.
Heroes
Everything is relative and relevant. With that in mind I mostly but not always like open minded, caring, motivated, passionate and funny people. The healing hurt, the compassionate strong, the humble genius, the extravagant freak and the happy individual. Browse through the following list, see if anything takes your fancy. Let me know! Soon, I may have watched them all myself...
WWW.DOCUMENTARIES.WS
This is a older shorter list of whats actualy at the site. Click any video, and start watching.. Its that easy!
LOVE MANY, TRUST FEW AND ALWAYS PADDLE YOUR OWN CANOE Best thing to ever come out of a fortune cookie. Can some one lend me a paddle?
I know that I don't know and will not know but want to know.
I believe that love, respect, understanding, knowledge, humility, hard work, creativity and laughter are beautiful aspects of humanity. I reckon I'm a bit shaky on a couple of those but I'm human. What do we know? Discuss...
Who I'd like to meet:
Everyone outside for a lot longer. Some people what I knows. They're cool I reckons.
We stand so vainly ,full pockets and bellies. Lazing around watching our wide screen tellies. Munching away on snacks upon snacks.
Cash in our cards and designer clothes on our backs! Do we stop to think about little maryam who is fighting for her life ,
or Ali across the sea who lost his kids and wife. How about Joseph who is just a 4 year old, scraping through the trash and dirt in agonising cold. Young and old suffering in this damned day and age, and we all sit responsible for their anger and their rage.
Give a little to those in need . Be the one to water the seed. Say a prayer ,the least you can do. Protect mankind so God protects
Thanks for the kindly Rickwords. And likewise to your splendid tunes. We've all just moved in to Om HQ- will let you know when the housewarming is. And must arrange a Bristol-meet soon.
Ah, thanx! Only just saw your lil present... Makes my soul tingle. I like that, exactitude. Not many in my circle can appreciate that, i started feeling like a freak! :) C ya sunday x
This Saturday will be a wonderful warm up for a Wolfy sunday and a Tongue of extortionate proportions to do its 10 Ton ting... would be lovely to be seein ya at the Mow.
aahhhhhhhhhhhhhh cello. cello!!! it is BEAUUUUUTIFUL. just when i think i can't enjoy a 10 ton tongue any more, a cello player goes and makes it EVEN BETTER. Fuck.
Hello virtual neighbour! What a good page! For clever/persistently curious ppl, with its small font. Glad sofa was bed for many, one of my best possessions! C u on a stage soon. Very good to meet u x
Greetings fellow citizens around the world!
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Please don't forget to comment my page.....Bye For Now
Paul M
