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Philosophical discussions between “student” and “master” intended to inspire deep thought.

Posted on January 29, 2023 by Doug McCaughan — Leave a comment

Of Grasshoppers

Student: “I am at a crossroads and I have no map.”

Master: “So many choices! Will you go back for an old map? Sit and wish you had a map? Or pick a path and create your own map?”

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Posted on January 20, 2020January 20, 2020 by Doug McCaughan — Leave a comment

Of Grasshoppers

Student: I cannot do this.
Master: Will you do it anyway?

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Posted on January 13, 2020January 13, 2020 by Doug McCaughan — Leave a comment

Of Grasshoppers

Student: What do you do when you are too tired to continue working?
Master: How hungry are you?

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Posted on May 3, 2019June 27, 2019 by Doug McCaughan — Leave a comment

Of Grasshoppers

Student: My life should have been so much different.
Master: Perhaps you would enjoy the life you have more if you spent less time living the life you don’t have.

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Posted on April 17, 2019April 17, 2019 by Doug McCaughan — Leave a comment

Of Grasshoppers

Student: Every time I get my head above water, another wave comes crashing down upon me.
Master: Maybe you should get out of the water.

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Posted on February 22, 2019 by Doug McCaughan — Leave a comment

Of Grasshoppers

<p><span class=”student”>Student:</span> I am only in control of this moment.<br /><span class=”master”>Master:</span> Then stop thinking about the moments yet to come.</p>

Categories: Daily Life, Of Grasshoppers, Philosophy
Posted on January 17, 2019January 17, 2019 by Doug McCaughan — Leave a comment

Of Grasshoppers

Student: I am capable of so much more.
Master: Show me.

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Posted on January 3, 2019January 3, 2019 by Doug McCaughan — Leave a comment

Of Grasshoppers

Student: I can’t do this.
Master: You will do this.

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Posted on April 22, 2018 by Doug McCaughan — Leave a comment

Of Grasshoppers

Student: I will do all that I can do today and nothing more.
Master: Who will do the rest?

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Posted on April 20, 2018 by Doug McCaughan — Leave a comment

Of Grasshoppers

Student: I have failed.
Master: But have you given up?

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Posted on October 16, 2016 by Doug McCaughan — Leave a comment

Of Grasshoppers

Student: The boat is sinking so fast all I have time to do is bail water.
Master: Perhaps you should let go of the boat and swim for a while.

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Posted on January 8, 2016March 29, 2015 by Doug McCaughan — Leave a comment

Of Grasshoppers

Student: Ten years ago I asked you my first question.
Master: And you continue to talk to yourself!

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Posted on June 4, 2015 by Doug McCaughan — Leave a comment

Of Grasshoppers

Student: I’m good at getting things done when I’m angry.
Master: Like a tornado is really good at making wind when it’s stormy.

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Posted on May 14, 2015 by Doug McCaughan — Leave a comment

Of Grasshoppers

Student: I don’t understand.
Master: FO

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Posted on May 6, 2015 by Doug McCaughan — Leave a comment

Of Grasshoppers

Student: Every time I think I’ve become a better person, I have a setback.
Master: Two steps forward, one step back is still better than no movement at all.

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