Stick it to the Man!

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-From all your friends

A second hand comment/observation about myself as a person was recently brought to my attention. Essentially, the comment concerned the duality of my nature as a human being.

I refer to my long lost university Arts One program days in suggesting that this duality aligns with themes of 'Reason vs Passion'. In more practical terms, one might describe it as thoughful analysis vs drunken stupour.

I am a libra which maybe explains (or justify?) these opposite behaviours. But I truly believe that these two opposites have a symbiotic relationship with each other.

The 'passion' helps me to let go of the stresses that arise from too much 'reason'. Conversely, the 'reason' reminds me to call for help instead of falling off a cliff when I've indulged in a little bit too much 'passion'.

Work and the rest of my life are kind of like that too. In alot of ways, work is about making money and putting a roof over your head etc... while the rest of life, for me anyways, is more about having fun, being active and experiencing different things.

But even at work there is the opportunity for both sides to make an appearance... and I think it's important that 'passion' gets to express itself in the workplace sometimes.

Here's one way I express the 'passion' side of myself at work...

Creative Thinking

"Be creative! Use your brains!"
-myself to Allthrillz and K Tuppswhen the boat was sinking (not the S.S. Value Village)

Being creative, in so much as being able to create music or art or write or whatever, is a wonderful ability.

Creative thinking is, in my mind, a little bit of a different skill set. Looking at a problem or situation and then creating a solution that wasn't readily apparent is a special trait that is usually beneficial.

It might be something like coming up with an 'out of the box' solution to a problem at work. Or maybe its being able to find that perfect but totally unexpected gift for someone. It can be as simple as opening the bottle of beer you found on that fence railing over there.

In this world, the countries, the cities, everywhere we live there are problems. Alot of these problems are complex... answers are not always easy to come by.

I have no political aspirations at this point in my life but I do have some ideas about things.

In Victoria there are lots of 'topics' to have ideas about. With this post I'm sharing my 'out of the box' all-in-one solution to several of Victoria most commonly discussed problems. I believe it qualifies as creative thinking.



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Imagine the possibilities!

• Resolving the cities homelessness crisis
• Addressing the problems with rabbits at UVIC and deer in my yard.
• And the City of Victoria's favourite... more tourist dollars!

It's makes so much sense, I know.