Charles Bukowski reads a version of his poem, “The Crunch.” In which, he describes how the cruelties and corruptions of humankind lead us to all feel alone and alienated from one another. He implies that this is merely a feature of our nature and can not be avoided. That fundamentally […]
When seeking wisdom and purpose in life, we tend to consider what is ‘known’ as the primary source. However, a perhaps equally helpful and potent source might be found in the opposite; what we don’t know. Shop Pursuit of Wonder merch here: https://www.pursuitofwonder.com/store If you are interested in supporting the […]
New Pursuit of Wonder book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D4VSD88 We are accustom to stories, jokes, ideas, riddles, etc. that have answers or conclusions. Things we can walk away with and hold on to. In Zen, however, there is a riddle that goes the other way. A riddle that self-destructs itself and denies you […]
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If you are interested in supporting the channel, you can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/pursuitofwonder Charles Bukowski is an iconic writer from the 20th century known for producing some of the rawest and most honest stories and poems of recent history. His own story included. New Pursuit of Wonder book: […]
