Song writers have at times called the art of song writing a process of ‘following the breadcrumbs’.
We should probably take the same approach with the wisdom we long to experience and author our lives with.
Ashton.Gustafson
Pause by the orchid. Listen to the bluebird sing. Be love.
Tag Archives: beauty
Reading By The Fire
I’m always in about 10 different books at a time. So I thought to share some the latest ones that have been interesting and fun!
Here’s a few that you may enjoy unwinding 2015 with….
Beauty: The Invisible Embrace – John O’donohue
I read from this book in my last podcast and have journeyed further into O’donohue’s words since then. If you’re looking for deeper and calmer presence in your days a way to increase your awareness to the depths of beauty that surrounds you, this is something you should read. But please, read it slow…sip it and then live it. If you haven’t checked out LTMP Podcast, we would love to have you join us and check out the last episode by clicking here.
Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow
I’m late to the ball on this one. Nevertheless, I learned about the Broadway Musical, Hamilton, on 60 Minutes a couple of weeks ago. Today I started to listen to the soundtrack for the musical that is unlike anything I’ve experienced in a long time. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s genius shines so bright here…Story and music, I’m all in.
Franklin BBQ: A Meat Smoking Manifesto – Aaron Franklin & Jordan Mackay
You’re now getting a glimpse into the randomness of my library. But let me say, if you’re an artist or a foodie, you’ll love this. And if you’re neither artist or foodie or from Texas, at least you’ll have a new appreciation for the religion that is Texas BBQ.
Dark Matter and Dinosaurs: The Astounding Interconnectedness of the Universe – Lisa Randall
This book kept crossing my path in all kinds of ways. First, I listened to Lisa’s interview at On Being with Krista Tippett. Next, I received Maria Popova’s weekly newsletter from Brain Pickings and noticed she posted a review in this week’s in The New York Times. Congrats Maria! As always, thank you Krista! And Lisa, I’m thankful for wonderers like you!
Ok friends! I hope you get to sit still by the fire with one of these before 2016 arrives. Really, do you need anything more than history, beauty, dark matter, and barbecue?
PS – Don’t forget to check out my Project November, December: Gratitude to Joy on Instagram.
LTMP Podcast Episode 14: The Bridge, Bowser, & Joy. Now Available in iTunes!
Episode 14, The Bridge, Bowser, & Joy is now streaming via iTunes. Find it by clicking here and don’t forget to subscribe!
Below you will find the books we discuss in this episode. Steven Pressfield, the author of the War of Art, was oh so generous and sent a case of books for the subscribers and listeners at LTMPblog and LTMP Podcast. If you would like a book, please direct message me on Twitter @AshtonGustafson. I’ll send as many as I can until we run out!
More love, friends. More love.
Ashton
LTMP Episode 13: Riffing On Mystery
LTMP Episode 13: Riffing On Mystery
This is a super short episode where we’re riffing on the beauty that unfolds with uncertainty, mystery, and Divinity.
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Enjoy.
Unnamed poem read and written by Ashton Gustafson
Sometimes it takes a billion stars to get the point across.
They shine the way, call our names, and beg us to come on.
There will be uncertainty on the way to Eternity.
But I believe that up His sleeve Divinity holds beauty.
Sometimes our songs can right our wrongs and say what words can’t say.
When our melodies make jubilee that’s the story of our days.
There will be uncertainty on the way to Eternity.
But when poetry lacks symmetry that’s where you’ll find its beauty.
Sometime it takes a billion storms for God to fill the seas.
Could the same be true for the me and you we call Humanity?
There will be uncertainty on the way to Eternity.
But I believe that up His sleeve Divinity holds beauty.
Settings/General/LocationServices
Location Services uses your heart, soul, passions, and purpose to determine your approximate location to the things that actually matter.
This is your friendly reminder to keep your settings on for joy, hope, peace, beauty, and love.
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