Moments — into the blue

Say what you will about Artificial Intelligence... the algorithms that YouTube uses are really impressive.

A case in point:

Last night was no exception.

After satisfying my thirst for the local and global "drama" of the day I noticed the musical video "Space Oddity" was waiting. Not only is it one of my favourite songs, I will also say I've always seen it as an anthem for taking on new challenges and stepping into the unknown.

Serendipity became the word of the evening as I thought of some of the things I have on the go.

I'm not able to interpret the genius of Bowie but will tell you his song ignites my imagination about heading into the blue, taking on new challenges, and overcoming any problem that may stand in my way. More importantly, it reminds me that it's important to have a soft place to land because even the most exciting adventures can tire a person out. What that soft place looks like... well... ultimately that is for you to decide.

And as a reminder — those hard landings really hurt.

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                                                  Ground Control to Major Tom
                                                  Ground Control to Major Tom
                                                  Take your protein pills
                                                  and put your helmet on

                                                   Ground Control to Major Tom
                                                   Commencing countdown, 
                                                   engines on
                                                   Check ignition
                                                   and may God's love be with you

                         Ten, Nine, Eight, Seven, Six, Five, Four, Three, Two, One, Liftoff

                                                   This is Ground Control
                                                   to Major Tom
                                                   You've really made the grade
                                                   And the papers want to know whose shirts you wear
                                                   Now it's time to leave the capsule
                                                   if you dare

                                                   This is Major Tom to Ground Control
                                                   I'm stepping through the door
                                                   And I'm floating
                                                   in a most peculiar way
                                                   And the stars look very different today

                                                   For here
                                                   Am I sitting in a tin can
                                                   Far above the world
                                                   Planet Earth is blue
                                                   And there's nothing I can do

                                                   Though I'm past
                                                   one hundred thousand miles
                                                   I'm feeling very still
                                                   And I think my spaceship knows which way to go
                                                   Tell my wife I love her very much
                                                   she knows

                                                   Ground Control to Major Tom
                                                   Your circuit's dead,
                                                   there's something wrong
                                                   Can you hear me, Major Tom?
                                                   Can you hear me, Major Tom?
                                                   Can you hear me, Major Tom?
                                                   Can you....

                                                   Here am I floating
                                                   round my tin can
                                                   Far above the Moon
                                                   Planet Earth is blue
                                                   And there's nothing I can do.