I have many theories about the world. Unicorn Theory is my favourite one. Its elusive, you can’t quite put your finger on it and at the same time it encompasses so many things. As with Unicorns, they are mythical beasts — this theory is not necessarily grounded in reality but aspects of truth and alternative perspectives all merged into one. Now, I’m not going to share “my” version of Unicorn Theory, at least not today…I can’t quite say that its fully formed, it changes all the time. I will say though that today at 1:30 I googled “unicorn theory” and to my surprise a rather deft individual has summed up their own theory quite well. I really like his interpretation (Link), somewhat different from my own. If I could say one thing, I just wish people would think more. I never had a class on Philosophy in high-school and that makes me really sad. I’m thankful for discovering more about this though as I’ve grown older. Contemplating the existence of being is a wonderful thing, something which can take you to many different places in your mind. While you may dismiss this as fanciful hoohah, I happen to spend a great deal of time throughout the day in thought and believe that philosophizing is an important part of being human. As the definition of philosophy states: its the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence. Doesn’t that sound like a wonderful endeavour?
If you sit in a perfectly quiet room, turn the lights down, and play these three songs in order… I won’t be held responsible if you are moved to tears by the end. These may be the most cliché choices for classical music ever, but I don’t care… there is a reason they have stood the test of time.
1. Claude Debussy – Claire de Lune
2. Beethoven – Moonlight Sonata
3. Luciano Pavorotti – Nessun Dorma Turandot (Puccini)
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