Sometimes I've got a vague concept in my mind but don't have a word to express that concept. One of my favourite feelings is when I learn the word for that concept (if it already exists) or if someone invents a new word to do the job. I've got the feeling now, with the word "slacktivism."
Friday, April 29, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
News: Book Signing Sunday!
I will be signing copies of my book of short stories, "Deeper", at the Chapters in Etobicoke (1950 Queensway) on Sunday April 17 from 1 pm to 4 pm. Hope to see you all there!
Essay: "As Long As You Have A Why"
One of my favourite quotes was said by either Nietzche or Dostoevksy, I forget which, but I first read it in Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl - man can bear any 'how' as long as he has a 'why.' It was one of those things I'd always known without realizing it. Imagine your boss tells you to work late. Does it make a difference to you if you really need to be staying late? Would it make a difference to you if you were staying late for no good reason? Of course it would. Staying late is a bad thing, but it can be bearable if there's a reason for it.
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