Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and the philosophy of self, identity, and memory
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind celebrated its 20th anniversary, sparking renewed interest in its themes of memory, identity, love, and loss.
The film's concept was inspired by a real-life conversation, leading to an Oscar-winning screenplay and a title drawn from a 1717 poem by Alexander Pope. [ more ]
Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward review a plantation hell
Jesmyn Ward's memoir 'Men We Reaped' explores the lives of five men close to her who died prematurely, and her dissatisfaction with her first novel in capturing the realities of young Black people in the South.
Ward's novels, including 'Salvage the Bones' and 'Sing, Unburied, Sing', tackle difficult subjects such as Hurricane Katrina and the challenges faced by impoverished families, while also highlighting the characters' individuality, autonomy, and love despite overwhelming odds. [ more ]
Children's books this year address sadness, fear, and celebrate love, resilience, hope, and joy
Highlighted books include 'The Big Dreaming' by Michael Rosen and Daniel Egneus, 'The Ogre Who Wasn't' by Michael Morpurgo and Emily Gravett, and 'A Way to the Stars' by David Almond and Gill Smith. [ more ]
Activating Loving-Awareness - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Love and loving-awareness are difficult to measure quantitatively, but scientific discoveries in other fields have shown that possibilities can be confirmed with data points.
Qualitative, subjective, and felt experiences should be included in interdisciplinary research to create a holistic understanding of phenomena. [ more ]