My buddy, whose name will remain unmentioned for lack of a more interesting way to get your attention, gifted me with this tidbit. (If you must know, he is tallish, but not by the standards of the Dutch.)
"To be aware at all is not equivalent to being aware of all.
The presence of perception can't be mistaken for its completeness.
Like ancient kings who proclaimed
themselves masters of all the universe
after conquering less
than Texas,
we declare our mastery
over all reality
with relatively
little turf under our feet,
and less within our grasp.
A whole Whole is wholly beyond us -
This is the beginning of understanding."
I thanked him for the insight, but still thought it rude of him to offer it during my backswing.
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