Akousmata May 30, 02008
Akousma (plural akousmata) is a Greek word Pythagoreans used for their maxims, it is translated as ‘things heard’ (the same root as in acoustic). It is also possible that akousmata were used as a sort of tokens/passwords. So I thought it would be a good name for a new kind of content I am introducing here — short phrases I heard somewhere or said myself — for example, in my twitter.
It’s always hard to explain an akousma, or at least it takes a lot of words, but you can quickly grasp them, if there are “passwords” inside them. I mean some words which are the keys to bigger patterns, just like a name of a resort we once visited easily arises an entire sea of memories.
So, let’s start right here.
#1. If you’re hyperactive like me, balance it with something complemplative and truly useless. Look at clouds half an hour a day and you’ll see the difference.
Dare you try? Or your time is too precious? :)
