Richard Feynman - Ode To A Flower

When worlds collide, we realize that our shared reality is relative in nearly every aspect of it all. Beauty, is at the very forefront, the most obscure focal point of each respective pair of individual lens. Meaning is left to the unique experience of the mind's eye, and yet it is a gift to be cherished as a shared experience. Be the beholder! Let the beauty of life rest in the seat of your soul as you revel in the fleeting transience of all the universe's ephemeral mystery...


Richard Feynman - Ode To A Flower from Fraser Davidson on Vimeo.

Jimbo Phillips Graphix: The 7 Deadly Sins

Can you identify all of Jimbo Phillips 7 Deadly Sins?

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It may be no surprise that you recognize Phillips' iconic style. After all, his art is world-renown for bringing the artistic skate/surf counterculture to the masses, namely his screaming hand. If you are interested in adding some new pieces of art to decorate your dwellings or add to your tastefully poetic collection, check out this awesome website. 

Nelson Mandela

Today we mourn the loss and celebrate the Life and struggle of Nelson Mandela, civil rights titan and one of the central figures in the fight against South African apartheid. As we remember him today, let us be inspired to be brave and to stand up and speak out for truth and rights - for our own lives and for those who do not have the voice to speak out for themselves. Be strong and wise, my friends! 




Mandela: The Man and His Country

SensaMotionBand - Looking Up

Happy Aloha Friday! We made it through another week, my friends! Time to press play, kick back, and chill in the way that only you know how~

This week's FREE music download is brought to you by SensaMotionBand, hailing from Atlantic City, New Jersey. Check 'em out!

And Enjoy your weekend, folks. Ride that wave through to Sunday. Peace & Blessings.

Your Reality = A Reflection of your Mind

100,000 Toothpicks, 35 years, One Kinetic Sculpture

Here's an artistic treat for those who enjoy a good marble maze or Rube Goldberg devices. It'll be an extra special treat for those who left their heart in San Francisco.  Take a close look and see if you recognize any of the memorable landmarks from the "city by the Bay." Enjoy!



Scott Weaver's Rolling through the Bay from The Tinkering Studio on Vimeo.

You are what you do!

Hawaiian: The Legend of Eddie Aikau

Aloha mai kākou! Today is the premier of the ESPN documentary on the local hero, Eddie Aikau. A legend in his own right, Eddie Aikau was a man who truly embodied the Hawaiian spirit of aloha. For more information, please check out the Eddie Aikau Foundation here! 

How to Use Google More Efficiently!

National Geographic's "Found" on tumblr

Check out National Geographic's very own tumblr page, "Found" here! It features amazing photography content, updated often.

 

Winners & Losers

This flyer was posted in one of the cubicles in one of the buildings on the US Air Force Base where I work. The message is quite invigorating, is it not? It really leaves no room for question when it comes down to what it takes to be a winner.   

93 Still (Gummy Soul Remix) FREE DOWNLOAD

Happy Aloha Friday my friends!

I hope the week has treated you kindly. Extra props to those of you working through the weekend days. For those of you who need music to chill to this breezy summer weekend, and for those of you who could use some smooth beats to help you grind through that stone this Saturday and Sunday, this superb remix FOR FREE is just for you. Hailing from my old stomping grounds in East Bay California, straight outta Oakland, I present to you Souls of Mischief:

Tony Melendez plays "Let It Be" on South Padre Island

What an inspiring performance!

In times of sorrow and sadness, struggle and frustration, let each and everyone of us remember all the little things that we are truly blessed with in our daily lives.

"I cursed my fate because I had no shoes,
and then I met a man who had no feet."

The Secret To Success

Balance is the key to Life's fulfillment. Think good thoughts and positive actions will follow!

curiosity...

Diana Nyad Arrives in Key West After 111-Mile Swim From Cuba

On August 31, 2013 Diana Nyad successfully swam 110 miles from Havana, Cuba to Key West, Florida on her 5th attempt and at the age of 64 years. Upon reaching the Florida coast, after a grueling 53 hours of constant swimming, she spoke. And the words resonated with the wisdom of Life.

1. You should never ever give up.
2. You are never too old to chase your dreams.
3. It looks like a solitary sport, but it is a team.

RE: Message About Your Daily Mobile Phone Habits

Don't be a slave to your cell phone, or else you make terrible company in the presence of others. Put down your phone and live again!

Have a relaxing (and distraction-free) Labor Day weekend, everyone! Peace~

Passion Pit - Carried Away (Sina. Remix)

Happy Aloha Friday everyone! I hope your week was extra super-duper awesome! We're nearing the end of the summer season, so get out there and soak up some more sun whenever you get the chance. And download your own copy of this most excellent Sina. remix below! Enjoy the weekend!

Peace & Blessings~

From the Doctor

A Lesson in Political Philosophy: Only a matter of perspective

"Doublespeak."

Social Controlling Processes: It's all a matter of how you word your actions to disguise your true intent.

The Secret Story of TOYS

What would a childhood be without toys?

Did you have a favorite toy growing up? Perhaps a stuffed animal? Doll? Action figure? Ball? For those of us fortunate enough to grow up with toys to play with, we are able to look back on our formative years with a special fondness and sentimental delight. Toys help facilitate that carefree world in our imaginations where we create and play and maybe even destroy...

Unfortunately, there are many children out there who are toyless, and many toys out there who are girl and boy-less. As you know, it takes a village to raise a child. So in a way, we are all responsible for the positive upbringing of our youth. Please consider donating new and/or used toys to a happy child today. It might make a world of difference to a young mind in need of some inspiration. :)

For a place to start, check out Toys for Tots!

Here is a sneak peak into the world of modern day toy-makers. They truly are artists of a childlike imagination.


The Secret Story of TOYS from Anthony Ladesich on Vimeo.

Headstrong feat. Stine Grove - Tears (Aurosonic Progressive Mix)

The weekend is in sight! We're almost there! Keep on going, my friends!

Peace.

The Pixel Painter

Do you have an undying passion? One you could cultivate over a lifetime? Perhaps the story of this seasoned artist will inspire you to find something for yourself. A hobby that you feel called to master one day could be one of the many standout features that will define you. Let yourself fall in love, my friends!

Enjoy!

Adrift by Simon Christen & A Tribute to San Francisco

Adrift is a wonderful time-lapse photography project that Simon Christen, completed over the course of 2 years. One of the most interesting, peaceful, and beautiful cities in the world, San Francisco is done proper justice in this awe-inspiring short film. Enjoy!












And now, a Mayer Hawthorne tribute to the classic Tony Bennett song about the greatest city on Earth.

Animals of Earth

Aloha ahiahi! How is everyone's week going so far? Hopefully we're all getting things checked off our to-do lists so we can enjoy the weekend at its finest. Today I bring you some breathtaking images submitted to National Geographic and chosen as the "Photo of the Day: Animals" category. Below are a few of my favorites from the recent batch of photographs, perhaps you'll find a few that suit you.

When I look at wild animals I cannot help but feel a strange sense of calming centeredness. The very idea that these living beings can live free and pure, not bound by moral or social constraints like we humans, is really quite enviable to an extent. Would you not agree? They simply, Live. Have we forgotten how to do the same? And is this the fundamental basis for our divergence as a species from the natural course of human harmony with the living planet? Perhaps the "modernizing" human race (and a continuously evolving, if not already highly evolved, one -- in our own boastful minds of corrupted social priorities and incessant hubris) has almost fully transitioned from a symbiotic relationship with the Earth into a parasitic one?

Our human capacity to actualize our thoughts and seize our environment for our consumption has overshadowed our classic endeavor to master the art of simply being. What gives your life purpose? And how do you contribute to Life in this world? Deep thoughts, my friends. But as humans, this is our higher calling. Is it not?

Life is good.

Nigel Stately - Serenity Forever

Aloha friends! And apologies for not being so diligent on updating the Wishing Well lately. This summer is definitely turning out to be one to remember and I hope the same is true for all of you. As a small consolation for my negligence over the past few months, may I present you a gift of aural bliss -- a tantalizing progressive house-opera for your senses. So, here's a toast: to you and the remainder of your summer! Let it be a good one!  

Happy 157th Birthday Tesla!

Today marks the 157th birthday of the scientific genius and visionary Nikola Tesla. Tesla is perhaps the most profound inventor of the modern era, and you might be surprised to find out just how many "smart" devices we use in today's tech-savvy culture that can be attributed to his revolutionary mind.

Here's a fun and educational doodle created by the artists over at theoatmeal.com that gives a little snippet of Tesla's life accomplishments and prophetic visions of a future aligned with technology. And here is a comedic biographical drama of Tesla's life story. Enjoy! And now go out and imagine your own groundbreaking ideas!

CunninLynguists - Dirty Acres FREE ALBUM!

Happy Aloha Friday from Hawai'i nei!

In light of the American Independence Day holiday, the hip-hop trio known as CunninLynguists have made their superb album Dirty Acres available for download at any price you choose, including for FREE! This is definitely a hip-hop album you do not want to miss out on, as these artists are among the best in the rap game right now. In fact, it was on a CunninLynguist track that I first discovered Macklemore of recent superstar fame.

Learning to Love.

I took some time to calm my heart

and really meditate on who I am

and the type of person my choice of actions have come to project.

At the very core of me,

I am still able to maintain

my true identity and my responsibilities that constantly remain.

On the surface it may seem

that Love has struck my heart so fiercely

and altered my state of being.

The gap between my emotions and my actions

may feel disjointed at times

And they must be in balance in order for our connection to survive.

For me, sometimes the most difficult thing

is to step back and let Love happen naturally.

I have already learned how to do this with life, but Love is another creature entirely.

Yes, too much of a good thing can be unhealthy.

I know this now without a shred of doubt.

Like water and sunlight, Love needs time and space to grow.

Lest it shall die without.  

 

The Latest Pieces of Art by Coolie L

Funky Broken Chicken's Electric Revelation.

Kill Your Idols.

More art by Coolie L found here.

Kings & Comrades - Hypnotized (Horns Remix) FREE DOWNLOAD

Happy Aloha Friday everyone! I hope your week has been fulfilling and educational. And at last, it is coming to a close. Today's FREE music download is courtesy of one of my favorite up-and-coming reggae/lover's rock band called Kings & Comrades. This Philadelphia based group delivers some gnarly tunes that might just turn you on to that reggae sound. Give 'em a try!

Have a great weekend. Check back with the Wishing Well soon for more updates! Peace & Blessings~

What Most People Think Versus What Successful People Know

Free Album from the Sarah B Band!

Free Music Friday comes a day early this week with a temporary release of a free download via the Sarah B Band. The soul of the 11-piece island reggae style band has its origins in Hilo, Hawaii but now calls Salt Lake City, Utah home. So here's sending some positive vibes and aloha to you, wherever you may be around the world. The weekend is almost here, finish strong my friends! Peace & Blessings~

A Revolutionary Idea in Higher Education

Have you already heard of coursera.orgcoursera.org?

It is a relatively new internet innovation that has the potential to further the democratization of knowledge -- a powerful mechanism bringing a somewhat institutionalized form of higher education to the public. Many of the universities represented on Coursera are well-recognized, quite prestigious, and give a justifiable legitimacy to the course content.

Friends, I urge you to foster your appetite for knowledge. Feed your curiosity; for a mind is a terrible thing to waste.  

Go have some fun learning something new!  Aloha~

P.S. I really like the logo idea. (The "co" in "coursera" is the symbol of "infinity.") But what does the "ra" mean?