> Beauty will save the world.
What is this? For a long time, it seemed to me simply a phrase. How could this be possible? When in the bloodthirsty process of history did beauty ever save anyone, and from what? Granted, it ennobled, it elevated—but whom did it ever save?
There is, however, a particular feature in the very essence of beauty—a characteristic trait of art itself: The persuasiveness of a true work of art is completely irrefutable; it prevails even over a resisting heart. A political speech, an aggressive piece of journalism, a program for the organization of society, a philosophical system, can all be constructed—with apparent smoothness and harmony—on an error or on a lie. What is hidden and what is distorted will not be discerned right away. But then a contrary speech, journalistic piece, or program, or a differently structured philosophy, comes forth to join the argument, and everything is again just as smooth and harmonious, and again everything fits. And so, they inspire trust—and distrust.
In vain does one repeat what the heart does not find sweet.
But a true work of art carries its verification within itself: Artificial and forced concepts do not survive their trial by images; both image and concept crumble and turn out feeble, pale, and unconvincing. However, works which have drawn on the truth and which have presented it to us in concentrated and vibrant form seize us, attract us to themselves powerfully, and no one ever—even centuries later—will step forth to deny them.
So perhaps the old trinity of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty is not simply the decorous and antiquated formula it seemed to us at the time of our self-confident materialistic youth. If the tops of these three trees do converge, as thinkers used to claim, and if the all too obvious and the overly straight sprouts of Truth and Goodness have been crushed, cut down, or not permitted to grow, then perhaps the whimsical, unpredictable, and ever surprising shoots of Beauty will force their way through and soar up to that very spot, thereby fulfilling the task of all three.
The biggest problem with Blue Sky is that noone wants to build on top of yet another Silicon Valley social media creation.
If I'm going that route, I'll just pick way more adopted protocol / team.
One thing I do agree though is that moderation can vastly improve experience... would be nice to make that easier on Nostr.
Never regret showing kindness, even if it's misinterpreted or exploited. Every act of kindness sends ripples through the world, and life has a way of rewarding you for putting it out there.
the more you're given
the more you have to give
mute your ego and serve
let others climb
let others celebrate
let others call you a fool
listen and serve
let them vilify you
let them misunderstand you
let them hide your contributions
it doesn't matter
let it go
let it happen
let it hurt
in the end it will all pass
you broke before
so many times
did you forget how you arrived here?
beyond pain and suffering
worrying about tomorrow
and how you will afford the future
for yourself and those you love
the more you're given
the more you have to give
serve
Thank you and nostr:nevent1qqsgn9xcpx3aqmym9s0rlgvxv3qtarhpyxp7l49zwnv4kjemdzruhdspz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhsygy3exj7r2t5gy2vdl3dvxhym6px98425ra49ayz3qyncln7qdhcxgpsgqqqqqqsnwh4mv
say the truth
and set yourself free
but only if you are ready
for pain
betrayals
and punishments
that are coming
for allowing yourself
to live in lies
for so long
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