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 it takes a lot of words, but you can quickly grasp it, if there are your “passwords” inside. I mean some words which are 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 now. The first akousma is:

If you’re hyperactive, balance it with something contemplative 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? :)