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 Most mornings I rise early and "practice." I go through a set of slides on my computer and ask myself "what am I feeling, sensing, seeing, hearing, thinking." It helps me understand my range. I call it my flight check. Something to do before I start my day. |
 Last week NASA announced the discovery of a new supernova. "About 3700 years ago, people would have witnessed a new star." Here, the Wampanoag would have seen it. It's surprising and a pleasure that with current technology we can witness the past exploding, taking on the form of a rose. |
 "Imagination is not a talent of some people but is the health of everyone." Emerson
Two thoughts on imagination. First one first.
The Lennon quote contains a big idea and one even bigger idea. The big one — discard fear and reward in life and after-life. The bigger idea — use imagination to simply be. |
