We are the remnants of a long line of people.

The One Giant Leap ideal has been a great inspiration all this time, and in line with some of the thoughts gathering in my head about how we have much to be grateful for. That we are what's left of a long long line of survivors who made it through some impossible odds. I mean, pause to have a think. From the amoebas to amphibians to the apes, through the ice ages, the dark ages, the wars, the famines and great epidemics, to the stresses of everyday colonial to capitalist, competitive living. And we are the survivors. We are the sum total of what's left.


The video above isn't the original from the project, but a fanvid that quite does the job.

Here's a verse from the track 'My Culture' that is really apt. And check out the last line.

"When I look back over the years
at the things that brought tears to my eyes
papa said we have to be wise to live long lives
now I recognise what my father said before he dies
vocalise things I've left unsaid
left my spirit unfed for too long
I'm coming home to my family
Where I can be strong
Be who I planned to be
Within me, my ancestry
Givin' me continuity
Would it be remiss to continue in this way
would you rather I quit
come with the other shit
making people's hips sway
lip service I pay but I'm nervous
I pray for all the mothers who get no sleep
like a lifeline I light lines cause my compassion is
deep
for the people who fashioned me, my soul to keep
and this is who I happen to be
and if I don't see that I'm strong then I won't be "

'nuff said. let's find happiness in that!

Gallivanting

And here they are, recent adventures on film. All good things!

I'd rather.

Inspired by One Giant Leap, this thought was greatly provocative. Simple. Not simplistic. But a fundamental truth so easy to forget.

"Do we reckon that at our deathbed, we'll regret not making more money, or working harder?"

I'd rather travel, do, think, and do, spending time with people I love, sharing what I know, and experiencing the planet. The gallivanting continues! Just last week I covered about 1200kms. Will be adding another 600 this week. Onward. And yes, pictures soon.