Comments on: A Short Wildlife Film

By: Nate St. Pierre

Nate St. Pierre — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:48:52 +0000

First of all, David, I LOVE the title, hahaha.

@Lisis, I love this quote from you: “Maybe life really is a stage, and we’re all actors… but also sometimes stagehands, camera crew, and audience. Bottom line is, we’re in this together.” You always have such great insight.

@Jay Thanks for the quote – I’m gonna keep that one.
Nate St. Pierre´s last blog ..I’m Not Your Mama Or Your Daddy

By: Laurie | Express Yourself to Success

Laurie | Express Yourself to Success — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 02:40:10 +0000

I’ve not seen the video before so I’m glad you shared it. I like going back and forth between being ‘safe’ and ‘out there’ (relatively speaking, of course!) but, for me, it’s most important that I not judge someone else for being safe or for whatever they’re doing ‘out there.’ I find that when judgement is removed, a lot more is ‘safe’ and less is really ‘out there,’ it all just is.
Laurie | Express Yourself to Success´s last blog ..Leadership Communication During Uncertain Times

By: David

David — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:22:12 +0000

Christopher — Hi Christopher, welcome to Raptitude. I’ve been looking through your recent posts and I’m really liking Sublime Goodness. Thank you for introducing me to Maru the cat too

Stephen — When I think about it, I think nothing has caused me as much pain and suffering as the need to feel safe and secure.

By: Stephen - Rat Race Trap

Stephen - Rat Race Trap — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:16:15 +0000

David, I loved this video when I first saw it. Seth Godin wrote on article on the third guy to join. He says it was that guy that created the tipping point.

“I’m learning to identify the sensation of feeling socially ’safe,’ and to mistrust it. It can only lead a person down beaten paths. I want to go somewhere else.”

I agree. Safety sucks to be honest.
Stephen – Rat Race Trap´s last blog ..Get High on Life With Enthusiasm

By: Christopher

Christopher — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:51:56 +0000

Thanks for the link back to my blog and glad Brenda recognized it’s awesomeness too! I love that video.
Christopher´s last blog ..Maru the Japanese Cat – Famous & Funny

By: David

David — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:06:08 +0000

Carlos — Thanks Carlos, I appreciate your writing very much too. I think you are right on: intelligence and stupidity are sometimes a great combination.

Suzen — Yeah it’s not clear exactly what is motivating them, but they certainly weren’t rushing over there when there was only one or two dancers. The same infectious beat had been playing for a few minutes already.

Brenda — Haha, your fuss is noted. I had actually seen this a while ago too but like I said it was late at night and I had forgotten by the next day. I don’t think it was on your blog though, I haven’t read many blogs this month because it’s been so crazy. I think someone probably routed me to it from twitter.

By: Brenda

Brenda — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:53:28 +0000

Okay, David, I’m going to fuss. Ready? I had this video on my blog ten days before Sublime Goodness. You would know that if you had clicked on my Just Dance! link. There. I feel better. I keep coming to your site b/c I recognize a unique, nonderivative voice here. Your writing has such clarity and grace and depth. I’m looking forward to following your blog as you embark on this new adventure. Best to you (and no apologies, please!).
Brenda´s last blog ..Toward Gladness

By: suzen

suzen — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:23:39 +0000

I applaud courage to do your own thing whatever it is. I don’t think people like the first dancer cared one flip whether people would join him – most people in the midst of their creative reverie aren’t thinking of others, they are just letting the spirit move them. When I see people flocking toward the end to join him, I wonder how many are doing it because the spirit is moving them too, or is it just wanting a sense of belonging to the group?
suzen´s last blog ..Stress and Eating – Why Diets May Not Work?

By: Carlos Miceli

Carlos Miceli — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:41:55 +0000

Your writing really impresses me David, it makes me wonder how long have you been writing in your life…

The truth is that it takes more than “guts” to start a movement. I wish every movement was as simple as a dance, but most “society changing” movements, products, events require not only bravery but also intelligence and stupidity. You have to be willing to learn, almost seeking failure. In the end, you have to forget about everyone when everyone’s watching you, which is easier said than done.

But, as you can see, there are no secrets. It’s just a matter of choice. It’s just a matter of balls.

By: David

David — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:52:48 +0000

Lots of interesting perspectives here.

Marie — Definitely, but I have to say that I like the first guy’s style best

Lisis — The transition phase is slowly grinding along. I only have maybe seventeen things left to do before everything’s normal again.

Lance — That’s a great quote, Lance. I think part of the reason outliers are often given a hard time is because their detractors only wish they could be that courageous. Those who can’t, criticize

Jay — I’m starting to think of courage as not so much a trait or an ability that can be improved, but more of a habit. I think people who feel they are not courageous are not short on anything as much as they’re just used to their personal track record of staying out of the spotlight.

Frances — Yes, we’re all lucky that somebody not only filmed it, but thought it was significant enough to share on youtube. I love the information age.

Srinivas — Yeah, it is really amazing to see quite how attracted people are to this little dance party forming. They’re literally leaping over other people to get in there.

Tim — For sure, Tim. Like I was saying to Jay, I’m starting to see courage more as an in-the-moment decision than a trait that needs to be strengthened. At least it’s encouraging to think of it like that