I am the type of person who does not like to release something until it is finished and perfect. In my area of expertise, where I am very efficient, this can be an advantage. I work fast enough and well enough to get things done and polished to a level that satisfies my perfectionism. In areas that I want to be proficient it is not necessarily bad, since there is rarely need to publish my practice. There is another category, however, in which this trait hinders me.
Perfection, Practice, and Publication - April 6, 2011
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On Love: What is Love? - July 7, 2009
Love cannot be defined in one thought. I will attempt several, each of which I believe capture some of the essence of what true love is:
Love is a commitment first and foremost. A commitment to honor, cherish, and protect the object of your love. A commitment to the emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being of the one you love. A commitment to think of your loved one first and to provide for their needs first. True love says no-one and no-thing can dissuade my commitment to you. True love is very emotional, but true love is not an emotion. True love is a commitment. (more…)
First Post! Or: Why Is This Here? - May 13, 2009
It seems fitting to me that the first entry in my blog is a justification of its existence. After all, the thought that my words deserve their own shrine on the Internet feels rather arrogant. However, I think there are many good reasons to blog on a semi-regular basis. Let me show you.