( Er, ... I lose my mind about six times a day, that there is a sign of a mind that's put to use. You can never lose something that's forever in one place )

it really is a beautiful moment

“A dreamer is one who can only find his way by moonlight, and his punishment is that he sees the dawn before the rest of the world. ” Oscar WildeI can't say i know you well enough, but still this seems out of character, almost hopeless. I hope things get better, cause i believe you've still got alot to give.

“A dreamer is one who can only find his way by moonlight, and his punishment is that he sees the dawn before the rest of the world. ” Oscar Wilde

You are an inspiration to me and indirectly you have helped me shape my life based on some values you have shared.

Stay strong through this roughness brva.

( I'm honestly tempted to say "Don't stop dreaming." But who the f*ck am I? I have never even walked a millimeter in your shoes. )

All I can say is that you are loved.

*I know that "love" pays rent - not.

I am good-ish today, work and time not in sync, but I'll be fine.

Again, thank you very much.

Merci.

I like that: "but you can stop believing in it."

I will work on that — I suppose in a 'relative' context, the "I" exists to make sense of the world.

Ta! for the NYT's article; It has touched on a few things I have been thinking about. Strangely after I had stopped 'tweeting', I have had more conversation with people in private (via IM or in person). I enjoy that more.

By the way, did you see this article? http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/22/magazine/the-twitter-trap.html

"The most obvious drawback of social media is that they are aggressive distractions...Twitter is not just an ambient presence. It demands attention and response. It is the enemy of contemplation...The things we may be unlearning, tweet by tweet — complexity, acuity, patience, wisdom, intimacy — are things that matter. "

Anyway, like some of my friends always say: "F@#$ You, go be someone else"

Yes, while this might be true, but its not always the case. Infact, Human beings are born with an innate ability to question everything.
This alone counters all the so called "principles" an individual might be forced up on to inherit.
Furthermore, every individual is born with the ability to be analytical and intuitive. when faced with very difficult choices of life, human beings mainly rely on their intuition than anything else. And this intuition is shaped by our everyday experiences, not principles we inherit.

In principle, principles mean nothing.

Although, I have a slight problem with the "only if" — I'd like to think foundations can be moved even if the reaction would remain the same.

but, right now I am hungry — reason, evades me when I am hungry.

It is thus difficult to unlearn a "truth" that you've possessed for so many years. Perhaps that is why we tend to react in a familiar pattern.
i.e. If this happens, I'd feel or react this or that way. (the recollection of...)

Shedding ones self of "personal truths" is a bewildering, perhaps even daunting, feat. Contrastingly, if it can be done, but those principles would have to be replace by another system. Lest stoicism is your thing.

I also agree that there but a few principles. They are commonly described as (rough) guidelines. Don't etch.

To answer the question you proposed: It is possible to react differently - If, and only if, the foundation is replaced by a new one.

It should be possible, considering I run a small business, flexibility is inherent, right? Well I hope so, otherwise I fear I'll run away to Asia.

Looking forward to seeing the fruits of your inspiration.

Minimalism is the new [insert colour/object/person].

oh, I apologise for your comment not showing up; the system put it in moderating, which didn't make sense, but ja, got it sorted.

:-)