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Colette's avatar

I loved Joni Mitchell's musings on intellect vs. instinct. I enjoy how reflective and intentional she is in the way she talks and the words she uses, and how she makes her artistic choices regardless of others opinions. This year I've been trying to get more in tune with my instincts, for focusing on more authentic connections with friends, and finding work that is personally more meaningful and enriching. It takes a lot of practice and work to bring the attention there, but that flash of insight, "Shakespeare on a pinhead" as she says, can really change everything.

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Kayleen Hunsaker Smith's avatar

I love this.

You are correct on your intimations.

I think we all need spark in our lives, and your definitions of when and why are concise and clear and gave me lots of things to think about as I live my life each day.

With the Andrew Huberman interview he said something at the very beginning, before even starting the interview, which answered a question for me.

I am 71, and my husband of 36 years, died 16+ months ago.

I have been dating a gentleman who is funny and I like him, but just don't feel it.

Andrew Huberman said it needs to be 100% yes, yes yes.

I knew this, but having him say that, made me realize that I already knew the answer.

If I was the only one that you put the interview on for, then you have made a difference in my life, which is very meaningful to me personally!

Thank you Kimbra!!!

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Disney Hall's avatar

Love this idea!

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Richard Redmond's avatar

Thanks for Abida! Did a quick search and saw that Fareed Ayaz (also spelled Farid) is playing all around New York in the next ten days. Save you a trip to Pakistan

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Weston Parker's avatar

good idea. Music, other than the outdoors, is a great inspiration for poetry. Here's one about a cat and a boy. Although you have subscribed to me you may not be getting them.

https://westonpparker.substack.com/p/quickpaw-and-the-boy

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Glovefit's avatar

As for the first interview my attention is focused on thinking about intellect and intuition. Or in other words I would actually use, the head and the rest of the body. When I create melodies I often use actual gesture pointing my fingers downwards the body, which I "borrowed" from 90s music MV.

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David B. Fisher's avatar

Great idea and initial sparks! Thank you!

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