Just another space rant...

Sometimes rethinking about all the ongoing problems that exist on our planet, I wish to separate from Earth and fly to the cosmos searching for another green planet. And not alone, no. I want everyone who shares my values to join. I know how selfish it sounds: "MY values"; but I don't ask for much. All I want is the priority of ecology and environment, and freedom and truth in science. It will not matter if you are a cat person or a dog person or if you prefer to smoke and drink. All those things do not matter as long as it does not affect the well being of our planet.


Alex Grey - Gaia

I saw Gasland yesterday and I was in a paradox of emotions. I felt devastated, helpless, cheated and yet, angry, empowered, proactive, all at the same time. Some of these gas extraction sites look like a sci-fi movie on a lifeless planet.; it is really scary.



After I came home, I spent the next few hours doing research on hydraulic fracking, writing letters to congress people, spreading the word... And then I thought about how much energy I am using (I don't want to say wasting) on something that doesn't give me any pleasure nor does it teach me anything, and worst of all I'm not creating anything. It is just a movement of information from one place to another. And this is the saddest part. The fact that if everyone just did what is best for the world, our society would be culturally richer. I mean, think about it. If people would not go fight wars, but instead become astronomers, biologists, artists, writers, etc., imagine how much more beauty and knowledge we would gain. I once read that Hitler wanted to become a painter, but changed his mind...


(Black Cherry Comics)

So what do you say? Who is coming with me on the search for a new planet?

Wed, Feb 16, 2011  Permanent link
Categories: emotions, mother earth, tabula rasa, hydrofracking

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Ambitions, choices, decisions

Since moving to a new city, I've been exploring or continuing new and existing hobbies and endeavors. However, recently, I've been so overwhelmed with choices that I end up either not finishing anything or finishing something without effort, without the desire for perfection, just to move on to my next project. A year ago, I was so overwhelmed with college and searching for work, that I have not had the time, nor the energy, to focus on my creative side. But as soon as I've slowed the pace of my life, I had to refill it; and not as in the past, but with even more aspirations. Am I trying to catch up with everything that I missed before? And if so, what is my optimal choice?

In short, how does anyone choose anything when too many desirables are lined up in front of your nose?

Although, I haven't found a concrete solution, I have encountered expressions of this same exasperation in media. This made me feel a bit more serene... Now, I am aware that this dilemma exists inside many souls and you have to learn with time and self improve, just like Pandora ;)

My first revelation came when I went to watch the new film by Terry Gilliam called The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. To tell you the truth, I believe that if this movie was made in 3D, Avatar wouldn't stand a chance. Although confusing at times, it really demonstrates the quandary that exists within each of us. The plot goes like this:

The devil makes a wager with the magician, Doctor Parnassus. If he is able to win five souls, he will be able to keep his daughter. For the Doctor to win a soul, a person must to go inside the Imaginarium (Doctor Parnassus’ mind, which looks like an aluminum curtain), confront the two choices and choose the right one, meaning the good.

It is interesting to see that even as a viewer of the film, you don't always know what should be the right decision. Whether to choose something easy, challenging, sweet, or even intricate; it can be confusing. Ultimatelly, the film tries to show that your conscience will know the “right” choice. Here is a trailer of the movie for those that haven't seen it yet:






My second revelation came to me when I was driving home from New York and ended up listening to NPR's Radio Lab. The topic of that evening's show was choices; what a coincidence! It turned out to be pretty interesting and inspiring. (Because Radio Lab’s topics are always contemplative and philosophical, I ended up listening to all the other recordings of Radio Lab online). Here is a link to the Choice of Radio Lab.

In conclusion, although I haven't found a definite answer, I did realize that the world will always be full of choices and ultimate decisions and we mustn't stall because of fear of the unknown or jump to conclusions because of emotional impulses. In contrast, we must learn to create the perfect synthesis of logic and emotions and let them choose the right path for all of us.

Tue, Feb 2, 2010  Permanent link
Categories: emotions, happiness, choices, decisions, logic

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