Hans Christian Andersen: When I was a boy, I used to talk to shadows and dream of castles made from clouds.People said I was strange. Perhaps I was. But I always believed stories could make even the loneliest soul feel less alone.I lived most of my life at the edge of the room—listening, watching, never quite certain if I was welcome. Applause never felt as … [Read more...] about The Secret Chapters of Hans Christian Andersen
Friendship
Waikiki Comedy Vacation with Conan, Ram Dass, Jim, Lenny & Nick
Conan O’Brien: (Beach sunrise. Cue dramatic ukulele strum that fades into the sound of a seagull heckling. Enter Conan in flip-flops, looking both impressed and slightly allergic to nature.)Conan:Aloha.Yes. Aloha. That’s the word that means hello, goodbye, and in this case: “What did I just step in?”Welcome to Waikiki—where the sun never sets on your … [Read more...] about Waikiki Comedy Vacation with Conan, Ram Dass, Jim, Lenny & Nick
A Single Soul in Two Bodies: Aristotle on True Friendship
Søren Kierkegaard: There are friendships built on laughter, on wine, on years of routine. But there is another kind—quieter, rarer. The friendship of virtue.It does not entertain. It awakens. It does not flatter. It sharpens. It asks not what do you need from me, but who are you becoming beside me?Aristotle called such friendship “a single soul dwelling in … [Read more...] about A Single Soul in Two Bodies: Aristotle on True Friendship