Tuesday, April 1

This is Water

In 2005 David Foster Wallace, at a commencement address, delivered one of the most provocative and I believe influential talks of our time. His words have made a profound impression on me and have even changed the way I look at myself and more importantly how I look at other people. It's irreverent, rambling, complex, but WOW! Especially helpful for those of us who have trouble in traffic jams and in the supermarket check out lane.

You Tube calls it “This is Water” from his opening story, but I would call it Living a Compassionate Life with the subtitle, Learning how to be a little less arrogant (it's not all about me).

Part 1:




And here is the full speech if you are interested in listening. These 25 minutes will fascinate you and I hope convict you.

As always would like to hear your observations and questions.
- Jeffrey