tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6601498033460501328.post1285929767006875364..comments2024-02-07T19:22:22.344+11:00Comments on Life Enhancing: Freedom - part 2Grant Soosaluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01926109399246162045noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6601498033460501328.post-7795787124553851412010-04-18T09:58:06.491+10:002010-04-18T09:58:06.491+10:00Hi Jean, thanks for checking out the blog and Sull...Hi Jean, thanks for checking out the blog and Sully's great interview, and thanks for the very kind feedback.<br /><br />Yes, Sully is a wonderful writer and I always enjoy reading him. There is a depth to his work that goes beyond the story. I think that is reflected in his thoughts on freedom and what it means to really live a life of meaning.<br /><br />Thanks again for your comments, I truly appreciate them.<br /><br />cheers and smiles, Grant<br /><br />ps If you haven't seen it, there's another Sully interview on the blog at: http://enhancingmylife.blogspot.com/2009/06/life-enhancing-with-author-thomas.htmlGrant Soosaluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01926109399246162045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6601498033460501328.post-5207143792018852572010-04-18T02:31:36.682+10:002010-04-18T02:31:36.682+10:00Hello Grant,
I came to your fascinating blog thro...Hello Grant,<br /><br />I came to your fascinating blog through Sully's newsletter and will definitely be coming back for another visit!<br /><br />Excellent interview. My favorite Thomas Sullivan novel so far is Dust of Eden. But this has me ready to pull Harry Moon off the shelf and re-read it.Jeanhttp://delightfulrepast.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6601498033460501328.post-75084090708016119522010-04-13T00:52:41.903+10:002010-04-13T00:52:41.903+10:00Not surprised that you would identify that connect...Not surprised that you would identify that connection and express it so succinctly, Jan. Your perceptions are always top drawer, and I thank you for nailing it. I'll only add that with or without altruism, responsibility, et al, the logic of the mechanism would probably still exist for me. It could serve purely selfish ends as well. Potentiating sacrifice by enhancing one's offering (freedom in this case) could also compound the reward one receives. Depends on what reward you want, I suppose. And even that could be noble or not. Semantics of selfishness are part of this. What self-interest is served? Power, greed or a self-image based on some form of worthiness? In the case of "love," it's a quid pro quo of the most literally romantic ideals, I think. Not a 50-50 exchange, but a 100-100 one with no strings attached. What I ansered in questions 2 and 4 comes together for me in this notion of romantic idealism. That "betrayal" litmus test is a way to measure it. Ah, me, you guys are too deep. You see how you've forced me to leap in over my head? Thanks much for the push, though. It's a joy to meet minds (and blogs) like this one and Jan Fredrik's in Norway.<br /><br />-- SullyThomas Sullivanhttp://www.thomassullivanauthor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6601498033460501328.post-89133689849249649502010-04-10T06:59:06.719+10:002010-04-10T06:59:06.719+10:00What a great interview! Freedom and independence i...What a great interview! Freedom and independence is the foundation of creative art regardless of genres. And freedom of choice is a good thing in life. But remember that with freedom comes responsibility. We're social creatures after all. Sullivan's comments on the ultimates in life and sacrifices are therefore important. Thank you for a great interview. <br /><br />Jan FredrikJan Fredrik Lockerthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00831655672377871761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6601498033460501328.post-23108660092553104022010-04-03T21:49:37.834+11:002010-04-03T21:49:37.834+11:00Perusing some of Sully's past 'Sullygrams&...Perusing some of Sully's past 'Sullygrams', I came across this gem I thought was well worth sharing here, and that reflects a deep connection between dreams and freedom:<br /><br />"Wherever you are, I hope your dreams tower above your fears. Dreams are the freest part of us, fears the most crippling. You don’t have to use nature to inspire potential, but finding the honesty and courage to reach for perfection is the only way to avoid long-term regrets. Whether or not you actually reach your destination isn’t what you’re accountable for. Taking the journey is."<br /><br />see: http://www.thomassullivanauthor.com/newsletters/12162008.htm for the whole sullygram entry<br /><br />smiles, GrantGrant Soosaluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01926109399246162045noreply@blogger.com