sometimes I wonder, if the western idea (there are other versions of it elsewhere in the world, yes)
but I wonder if the western idea of success…
is in fact imperialistic, overarching, conquering, violent, and unnecessary.

and that perhaps getting by with less than everything, and simply being happy, you know, and ENJOYING LIFE… matter more.

it is always through the graces of some very kind people that I come to such thoughts.

Tagged African Music because it was the kindness of many Africans at an “African Contributions to Kern County CA” conference (at which I (and some African friends) was playing (yes, African) music at , that led to these thoughts.

and the fact that in general, I think Africans more often have got this down…, that is, being in the moment, and enjoying life now.

is that racist? 😉 no.