Thinking to learn

Day 24:

A few weeks ago I posted a video from Regina Spektor in connection to a man and his heart-full generosity.

I bring Spektor up again now because today I found out that she was on Saturday Night Live this past weekend. Upon this discovery I experienced a sensation that made me think.

I know I’ve only been turned on to Spektor for a short while, but I couldn’t help but think that most of the people I know don’t know of her or her music. This small reality made me feel like a member of some exclusive community. And with her appearance and performance on SNL, I couldn’t help but feel like the rest of the world was catching up and turning on to something I ‘already’ knew – and I must confess that it felt kinda cool.

Today I’m pondering what there is to knowing about something sweet before others do that makes us feel sorta special when they ‘finally’ find out.

Today I’m wondering why being ahead of the curve can serve to create a temporary sense of cool confidence.

Today I’m learning that chewing something over can be a lot like learning.


Here’s one of the numbers Spektor tossed out on Saturday…