Another enchanting stroll through the mental gardens of Silvio. I couldn't help imagining you working on this piece of writing and how much you might have had to adeptly cut, eliminate and prune—like a sculpture working to reveal the hidden figure within—so that, in the end, you could leave us with this delightful celebration of nothing.
Seinfeld featured in a Silvio piece? What's not to love! Culture high and low are mixed really well here, the theme is even more poignant. Making some meaning out of nothing -- isn't that we do all the time, and what makes like wonderful?!
Amazing and insightful premise Silvio, that talking about nothing leads into talking about everything. As usual, love the imagery, examples and how you take us into different places so seamlessly. Getting addicted to your musings!
Also, I already have a Silvio's list of book recommendations that keeps on growing, and Philip Roth just became the top one, sounds really good!
I think even the seemingly mondane dialogue can lead to reflections and thought comparisons, as long as it doesn't get too esclusive.Roth said, each of us is able to handle only a certain amount of virtue, and adds that since he let the repellent into his life, he learned to finally live in his better conditions...Thanks Silvio
You write on nothingness with such striking sharpness. I recently read an articled titled "Notes on Taste," and reading your piece prompted to reflect on how I've always thought that enjoying Seinfeld requires one to have a certain taste. Perhaps it's not so much a taste but more so the curiosity to find profundity in the mundane.
P.S. The other day I received a package labeled "Extremely Urgent" which made me think of you 😂
Another enchanting stroll through the mental gardens of Silvio. I couldn't help imagining you working on this piece of writing and how much you might have had to adeptly cut, eliminate and prune—like a sculpture working to reveal the hidden figure within—so that, in the end, you could leave us with this delightful celebration of nothing.
Seinfeld featured in a Silvio piece? What's not to love! Culture high and low are mixed really well here, the theme is even more poignant. Making some meaning out of nothing -- isn't that we do all the time, and what makes like wonderful?!
Talking about nothing....I always thought that philosophy started just by talking about nothing.
Amazing and insightful premise Silvio, that talking about nothing leads into talking about everything. As usual, love the imagery, examples and how you take us into different places so seamlessly. Getting addicted to your musings!
Also, I already have a Silvio's list of book recommendations that keeps on growing, and Philip Roth just became the top one, sounds really good!
So much wonderful stuff already said about "nothing".
My contribution to this week's discussion ... adding movement as another universal language. Sports, dance, they are self-translating.
You’ve inspired me to write about the art of noticing! THANK YOU! I’ll write it in WOP - are you joining this cohort?
Wow this is such a beautiful, beautiful piece 🤍
I think even the seemingly mondane dialogue can lead to reflections and thought comparisons, as long as it doesn't get too esclusive.Roth said, each of us is able to handle only a certain amount of virtue, and adds that since he let the repellent into his life, he learned to finally live in his better conditions...Thanks Silvio
This was a wonderful read. I think we need to hangout in real life at some stage, Silvio!
You write on nothingness with such striking sharpness. I recently read an articled titled "Notes on Taste," and reading your piece prompted to reflect on how I've always thought that enjoying Seinfeld requires one to have a certain taste. Perhaps it's not so much a taste but more so the curiosity to find profundity in the mundane.
P.S. The other day I received a package labeled "Extremely Urgent" which made me think of you 😂