Entitlement is the Road to Perdition. Whom the gods would destroy, they first make mad. Problem: A fool and his rights are soon parted. One man's loss is the other man's gain. Solution: Jefferson.
On Entitlement
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You Will Own Nothing and You Will Be Happy
The World is Irony. First, they tell you to get rich. Right?! Then, you do. It’s hard, takes everything you go, but you do it. Right?! Then, they tell you to stop being so goddamn materialistic. Crazy, right?! Right?! And when you ask why, they tell you it’s for the sake of the planet. But do not fret, they tell you. You just stop travelling, consuming, existing, and it’s all going to be good. Right?! If you believe that, you really deserve your fate.
On Empathy
Be kind. Be supportive. And don’t add to the total sum misery of humanity. Make your parents proud. Be honest but use diplomacy as much as you can. Be assertive without being a nincompoop. Naked honesty may be expedient but hurting people never is. Rise above the fray. Life is tough. Don’t make it tougher.
Worry
What would you do if you won the lottery? A dear friend of mine recently told me that poor people are afraid because they don’t know how to make ends meet while rich people fear losing their money. It seems to me that both spend a lifetime worrying. As for I, I guess if I … Continue reading Worry
Wondering and fleeting thoughts
I wonder. I wonder if our children’ happiness comes at the cost of our sorrow. I stare and gaze through the kitchen window into the snowy fields and wonder if my life’s achievements came at the price of mother’s life. And the more I think of it, the more I understand how complex Life is.
Confronting Mortality
Life and Death are Given. Life is meant to be short. Giving life is our duty and privilege. We honour our Dead Parents by moving on. Mortii cu mortii, vii cu vii! Let the dead bury the dead, and let the living be with the living! This is the Meaning of Life.
On Lemons and Lemonade
Went to the public pool today. Just wanted to work out a great emotional burden off of my shoulders. As I was about to hit the calmer waters of the pool, I noticed a father with his young son. The boy must have been no older than 9 or 10. His father was a distinguished … Continue reading On Lemons and Lemonade
I freaking miss Canada
Funny thing happened to me today. As I was strolling at a brisk pace between two landmarks in the city of my birth, Bucharest, I realized that I missed my country of adoption. As I gazed at the people’s faces, I suddenly had this overwhelming urge to take flight, and flash back to good ole … Continue reading I freaking miss Canada
On Death and Friendship
They say you don’t choose your family. And you have to love them in life, sickness, and death. And you do. But one day they vanish and become one with the Spirit of the Cosmos, disappearing into immateriality, and you die inside a little… or more. And the pain is so sharp, so acute, so … Continue reading On Death and Friendship
On Resilience
Sports and medicine make you resilient. They also make you assertive and in control of your emotions. With the right doctor and proper mindset you can achieve anything you set your mind on. You see folks, it takes the synergy of more than one actor, more than one’s agency to go places. You need to … Continue reading On Resilience
Götterdämmerung 