QUOTATIONS

Dr. James Hillman popularized Archetypal Psychology and wrote about the human soul as an amalgam of images and primordial archetypes common, in varying proportions, to all humanity.  Each mix yielded a slightly different and beautifully unique human, such as yourself.  In today's episode, Hillman's words urge to seek out and respect the uniqueness of each person (ourselves included) as we attempt to understand and interpret the world around us.

Lucille Clifton brought power and poise with her pen.  She wrote words that moved us and shook us.  Today's poem is no exception.  Crafted in an interesting fashion with a compelling message, Clifton challenges us to remember that children are ALWAYS watching.  What are they being shown?

L. R. Knost is a mother, author, and founder of the Little Hearts/Gentle Parenting webpage chock full of advice for parents, new and old.  

In this episode, she points out the importance of recognizing patterns, especially negative ones, and weaving them anew.  It's sage advice, whether you're a parent or not.  We can use her words to guide us into better relationships with children, peers, coworkers, family members, and friends alike!

Judge Jackson tried one of the most famous cases in modern US history, that of US v. Microsoft.  Not wanting this anti-trust case to drag on indefinitely as so many had in the past, Judge Jackson sought to keep the courtroom moving and regularly reminded the participants of that goal, in clever ways.  This quote was meant to be one of those reminders.  We can use it to keep ourselves moving, as well!

General Al Gray, USMC-Retired founded the Marine Corps University and started the Commandant's Professional Reading List for all ranks in the Corps.  He was an avid consumer of books, often carting a huge trunk full of books with him on his many assignments.  He summarizes a thought I've long held in today's quote.  So, what are you reading?

Jerry Garcia was the lead singer of one of the most well known bands of all time, The Grateful Dead.  Their song, Ripple, is a haunting melody about life and the challenges therein.  In this week's episode, I examine some of the lyrics of this fantastic song for deeper meaning.

American adventurer and multiple world record holder Colin O'Brady has literally seen the highest highs and lowest lows.  He's conquered many of the world's greatest challenges including multiple ascents of Everest, crossing Antarctica on skis, and summiting all 50 states' high points in the United States.  Despite all of that, he still has his fears.  His biggest? Being bounded.

James "Hondo" Geurts is a big man.  Big in position, big in responsibility, and big in leadership.  In today's quote, he offers his services to "hit people" in order to make space.  Space which he then expects his subordinates to run through.  As the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition, he has a lot of people under his charge that need this kind of support.  The kind of support only a true leader can and will provide.

Buckminster Fuller: fun name, serious thinker. As a contributing panelist for a New York Magazine article in 1970, Buckminster expressed today’s quote. Is he right? Is work bad? Is thinking good? Let’s discuss in this episode. As always, there’s something to learn from these words!

Carl Sagan did a LOT as a physicist, astronomer, and science communicator.  He inspired and continues to inspire many to pursue science learning.  He and others help to wrestle science and engineering from the heady clouds of academia and present it, in a receivable and digestible format, to humanity.  

Today, Carl talks to us from beyond the grave about books, something he refers to as "magic."