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.