A few days later, on a bright sunny afternoon, Martin suggested we drive over to the Basilica and scout potential shoots for the as-yet-to-be-titled documentary about the creation of the large sculptural wall.
Kristin, as I continue to read these frames, there is a long list of superlatives forming - not just for your writing but for who you are. A new one, that I've added just today is Achiever. Not over achiever because that suggests you perform or performed above expectations, or a ceiling of some sort. I prefer Achiever because I don't think your world has ceilings - if that makes any sense at all. Tremendous read as always. - Jim
I like and appreciate your distinction between 'over achiever' vs 'achiever' -- and think you've hit the nail on the head with your words: "I don't think your world has ceilings."
That observation resonates to the core of my mind and heart ❤️
I am attached to this story like no other for numerous reason. Now I have yet another. I studied Bonhoeffer for several years and continue to quote him on occasion. One of the more recent is his take On Stupidity. I can. Send it to you or you can “look it up”.
"Stupidity is a more dangerous enemy of the good than malice. One may protest against evil; it can be exposed and, if need be, prevented by use of force. Evil always carries within itself the germ of its own subversion in that it leaves behind in human beings at least a sense of unease. Against stupidity we are defenseless. Neither protests nor the use of force accomplish anything here; reasons fall on deaf ears; facts that contradict one's prejudgment simply need not be believed
- in such moments the stupid person even becomes critical - and when facts are irrefutable they are just pushed aside as inconsequential, as incidental. In all this the stupid person, in contrast to the malicious one, is utterly self satisfied and, being easily irritated, becomes dangerous by going on the attack. For that reason, greater caution is called for when dealing with a stupid person than with a malicious one. Never again will we try to persuade the stupid person with reasons, for it is senseless and dangerous."
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Letters and Papers from Prison
That's good advice you gave. I like it.
Thanks Leslie ☺️
Kristin, as I continue to read these frames, there is a long list of superlatives forming - not just for your writing but for who you are. A new one, that I've added just today is Achiever. Not over achiever because that suggests you perform or performed above expectations, or a ceiling of some sort. I prefer Achiever because I don't think your world has ceilings - if that makes any sense at all. Tremendous read as always. - Jim
I love this so very much, thank you, Jim!
I like and appreciate your distinction between 'over achiever' vs 'achiever' -- and think you've hit the nail on the head with your words: "I don't think your world has ceilings."
That observation resonates to the core of my mind and heart ❤️
I am attached to this story like no other for numerous reason. Now I have yet another. I studied Bonhoeffer for several years and continue to quote him on occasion. One of the more recent is his take On Stupidity. I can. Send it to you or you can “look it up”.
Gary, I'm so interested to hear you've studied Bonhoeffer!
Please send me the story "On Stupidity."
p.s. There will be more Bonhoeffer stories coming in in future Story Frames, stay tuned ☺️
"Stupidity is a more dangerous enemy of the good than malice. One may protest against evil; it can be exposed and, if need be, prevented by use of force. Evil always carries within itself the germ of its own subversion in that it leaves behind in human beings at least a sense of unease. Against stupidity we are defenseless. Neither protests nor the use of force accomplish anything here; reasons fall on deaf ears; facts that contradict one's prejudgment simply need not be believed
- in such moments the stupid person even becomes critical - and when facts are irrefutable they are just pushed aside as inconsequential, as incidental. In all this the stupid person, in contrast to the malicious one, is utterly self satisfied and, being easily irritated, becomes dangerous by going on the attack. For that reason, greater caution is called for when dealing with a stupid person than with a malicious one. Never again will we try to persuade the stupid person with reasons, for it is senseless and dangerous."
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Letters and Papers from Prison
Wow, is that ever relevant for these days!