Intangibles

Jon
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The manner in which you address or react to any given situation is quite often more important than the situaton itself. Sometimes what you say is overshadowed by your body language, speech patterns, or other miscellaneous things you are completely unaware of. Similar to the way that rhythm can take precedence over the particular notes chosen.

Rays of hope

Ray of hope
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There is nothing more admirable than one who rises above an adverse situation with spirit and grace. There is nothing more deplorable than one who complains about circumstances brighter than your own.

Red White & Blue

Red White & Blue
Originally uploaded by g4st.

There seems to be an endless supply of reasons to complain about the state of affairs. Every once in a while, no matter how dyer the situation might be, take the time to step outside of yourself and admire the grandeur of this splendid and wonderfully complex existence we all share. This may seem a bit on the optimistic side; and well, I don't mind saying that it is.
Maybe it was the numerous warm embraces recieved while in France this summer upon the realization that I was an American. "We're sorry, about our governments' policies", they said. Me too, I said, we're both Red White and Blue.

This or that

This or that
Originally uploaded by g4st.

There is an infinite amount of angles and perspectives of which any given situation can be viewed. Some folks, however, would have you believe that there is only two; their way or the wrong way.