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MJCarty

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Jan 21, 2023Jan 19, 2023Michael Carty

Nothing is real?

John Lennon’s Beatles masterpiece Strawberry Fields Forever tells us “nothing is real”. Kevin Barry’s beautiful Lennon novel Beatlebone suggests nothing is real except the present moment.

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Jan 14, 2023Jan 14, 2023Michael Carty

Never give 100%?

Is constantly giving our all – always seeing 100% as the bare minimum – the wisest or most sustainable approach to life and to work?

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Jul 2, 2022Aug 12, 2022Michael Carty

In our darkest hours

Gentle reader: As we enter the second half of 2022, how are you feeling? Truly and honestly? If you find yourself in dark hours, remember that the brilliant light within yourself can never be dimmed.

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May 28, 2022Aug 12, 2022Michael Carty

No words?

Words fail me. Some words on nature, depression, music – and things that we really must try to put into words, no matter how hard it might be.

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Apr 23, 2022Oct 16, 2022Michael Carty

Listen to understand

Lex Fridman’s epic podcast with Rick Rubin includes some great words on listening to understand. When another soul speaks to you, listen with compassion and empathy, listen to understand.

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Apr 16, 2022Oct 16, 2022Michael Carty

Serendipity, music, war and love

Even in the worst of times, moments of delight can be found. Moments that renew your faith in humanity. Moments that help you through. Here is one such moment, courtesy of my friend Rachael Heenan.

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Aug 28, 2021Jan 17, 2022Michael Carty

Universe of feelings

Music is the way into a universe of feelings, available to us always and good for all situations – including the loss of souls near and dear to our hearts.

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Aug 21, 2021Aug 22, 2021Michael Carty

Spirit in black

Some words in tribute to my dear departed friend Mat Davies, whose spirit brought joy, wisdom and boundless enthusiasm to so many people.

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May 22, 2021Aug 30, 2021Michael Carty

This side of the dirt

If you’re reading these words, you have the luxury of being alive. If you’re this side of the dirt, everything is pretty good. You have what it takes to get through this.

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Apr 24, 2021Jul 30, 2021Michael Carty

The El-P ethos

El-P (of Run the Jewels and Company Flow fame) makes the impossible feat of sustaining creativity through constant reinvention seem easy. His podcast series with Open Mike Eagle goes deep on his work and the fiercely independent ethos that guides it.  

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