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June 1, 2010
Love versus the Human Condition
A good friend is struggling with a relationship. And who hasn't? I offer to you my response to his Facebook status...
Nelson S. -
...why do we hurt the ones we love and love us the most?...what is the upside to this?...or is it just a fraility of the human condition?..
Brian Fairbrother -
Off the top of my head the answer is - investment and commitment. The more you have invested in and the more you are committed to a relationship, the level of joy (and pain) grows proportionally. We typically do not hurt the ones we do not love (as much) because of the lack of depth in these encounters.
The upside? The strengthened bond that can emerge from these darker times.
As to labeling this 'a condition of human frailty'? Perhaps, but there is an opt out clause: +
Love in itself can do no harm but the bottom line is...we are all human and when we act out of the weakness of our human nature, we can hurt those we love.
May 25, 2010
In honour of Geek/Nerd Pride Day 2010, I offer this...
It is my nature to be distracted by shiny things while web surfing (okay - in real life as well) but I felt the timing of this "discovery" was driven by the Geek Gods themselves. Some of you may have seen this, but I am a little bewildered by it's potential long-term relationship ramifications.
While many people go out of their way to flout societal conventions, there are few women I know who would offer to place their 'special day' on the sacrificial altar of Geekdom. Yes, I am talking about geeking-out their wedding day. While weddings in swimming pools and while skydiving certainly have their niche appeal - I strain to find the romantic spark or foundation building significance of consuming Tauntaun entrails.
http://starwarsblog.starwars.
peace,
thesomethingshinyman
September 12, 2009
What I Did On My Summer Vacation
The title of this blog harkens back to the post-summer report required during the first week of grade school. It's been a couple of weeks since my last blog (I have been on vacation and I have been busy ramping up for everything that happens September.
September traditionally is a time of regathering and regrouping as the nomadic masses return from Northern Ontario and beyond. Aside from being a parent and husband, (and taking a master's degree part-time) - my work life could be broadly categorized into four major groups (read-4 jobs).
I have already attended 5 planning and strategizing meetings and have hired a consulting team to assist me in successfully launching what will drive "job 4" into the number one position.
I am taking the work I've been doing in meditation for years and developing an online version. The greatest challenge is, in offering an electronic version of the classes, is maintaining a sense of personal contact. There is a special bond that is created between teacher and student and it is of great importance to me to capture that essence in the videos and audios I am producing.
I expect the program to be live by mid-October at the latest. I look forward to hearing your comments and thoughts on what you would like to have in this program as I build and refine it.
Peace, Brian.
September traditionally is a time of regathering and regrouping as the nomadic masses return from Northern Ontario and beyond. Aside from being a parent and husband, (and taking a master's degree part-time) - my work life could be broadly categorized into four major groups (read-4 jobs).
I have already attended 5 planning and strategizing meetings and have hired a consulting team to assist me in successfully launching what will drive "job 4" into the number one position.
I am taking the work I've been doing in meditation for years and developing an online version. The greatest challenge is, in offering an electronic version of the classes, is maintaining a sense of personal contact. There is a special bond that is created between teacher and student and it is of great importance to me to capture that essence in the videos and audios I am producing.
I expect the program to be live by mid-October at the latest. I look forward to hearing your comments and thoughts on what you would like to have in this program as I build and refine it.
Peace, Brian.
August 20, 2009
Run Tellman Run
Well here it is, my first blog post. I have been so immersed in learning all things "Web" that I just haven't had (or taken) the time to put post anything.
My motivation around that changed today when I received an e-mail from Internet guru Tellman Knudson. We all know that the Internet is a big and scary place with a lot of people willing to take advantage of peoples general naivety a
nd sense of trust but, Tellman broke that mold with his e-mail today.
Tellman is doing more than just standing up and making a difference; he is standing up, taking his shoes off and running barefoot across America to make a difference. The project is so big I won't try to go into the details here you can find those on his website (www.RunTellmanRun.com) but what I will say is that it is his goal to raise $100 million to assist homeless youth across the states.
Perhaps there is a story behind Tellman's motivation, perhaps he will share it one day, as for now his position (and the wealth that comes with it) has given him the opportunity to do, what I believe we all should do in similar positions, give back - in a big way.
I am inspired and impressed by his philanthropic, humanitarian and Herculean effort.
Run Tellman, run!
Peace, Brian.
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