And if your head explodes with dark forebodings too _x000D_ I'll see you on the dark side of the moon.
Roger WatersRead
I was faced with a choice: to deny my addiction and embrace that 'comfortably numb' but 'magicless' existence, or accept the burden of insight, take the road less travelled, and embark on the often painful journey to discover who I was and where I fit.
Interpretation
The quote highlights the struggle between choosing a comfort zone and embracing the difficult journey of self-discovery.
In this quote, Roger Waters reflects on the choice between living in a state of numbed comfort, devoid of true magic and excitement, versus confronting the painful truths of one's addiction and identity. Choosing to seek insight and understanding may be challenging, but it ultimately leads to genuine self-discovery and fulfillment. The metaphor of the 'road less travelled' emphasizes that the path of personal growth often requires courage and resilience in the face of adversity.
In practice
In a motivational speech about overcoming personal struggles.
And if your head explodes with dark forebodings too _x000D_ I'll see you on the dark side of the moon.
When we grew up and went to school_x000D_ There were certain teachers who would_x000D_ Hurt the children any way they could_x000D_ By pouring their derision_x000D_ Upon anything we did_x000D_ Exposing every weakness_x000D_ However carefully hidden by the kids.
That one record changed everything for me. After Sgt. Pepper, it's the most influential record in the history of rock and roll. It affected Pink Floyd deeply, deeply, deeply. Philosophically, other albums may have been more important, like Lennon's first solo album. But sonically, the way the record's constructed, I think Music from Big Pink is fundamental to everything that happened after it.
You run and you run to catch up to the sun but it's sinking, racing around to come up behind you again.
I've only ever written about one thing in my life, which is the fact that we, as human beings, have a responsibility to one another and that it's important that we empathize with others, that we organize society so that we all become happier and we all get the life we really want.
What it comes down to for me is this: Will the technologies of communication in our culture, serve to enlighten us and help us to understand one another better, or will they deceive us and keep us apart?
Perhaps the greatest reading pleasure has an element of self-annihilation. To be so engrossed that you barely know you exist.
Indecision may come from an instinctive hunch that there's more you need to know - which means it's time to learn everything you can about the pros and cons of each option. You can continue on this track, however, only as long as you're unearthing genuinely new information.
There is no stress in the world, only people thinking stressful thoughts.
Self is the only prison that can ever bind the soul.
There is a world of difference between a person who has a big problem and a person who makes a problem big.
We are even higher than the heavens, we are greater than angels; Why should we not transcend both? Our lodging-place is Majesty.
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