This Is Water
Some Thoughts, Delivered on a Significant Occasion, about Living a Compassionate Life
What's it about
Are you truly in control of what you think? This Is Water challenges you to escape the automatic, day-to-day autopilot that leaves you feeling frustrated, judgmental, and alone. It’s a powerful call to choose awareness over your natural default setting. Learn how to consciously decide what has meaning and what doesn't. You'll discover the freedom that comes from choosing compassion, not just for others, but for yourself. This is your guide to living a more deliberate, empathetic, and truly adult life.
Meet the author
David Foster Wallace was a MacArthur "Genius" Fellow and one of the most celebrated American writers of his generation, lauded for his profound intellect and linguistic brilliance. Originally delivered as a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, This Is Water stems from his deep philosophical inquiry into consciousness, empathy, and the daily struggle to live a meaningful life. His work consistently explored the challenges of genuine human connection in a media-saturated world, making these thoughts a timeless guide to awareness.
What's it about
Are you truly in control of what you think? This Is Water challenges you to escape the automatic, day-to-day autopilot that leaves you feeling frustrated, judgmental, and alone. It’s a powerful call to choose awareness over your natural default setting. Learn how to consciously decide what has meaning and what doesn't. You'll discover the freedom that comes from choosing compassion, not just for others, but for yourself. This is your guide to living a more deliberate, empathetic, and truly adult life.
Meet the author
David Foster Wallace was a MacArthur "Genius" Fellow and one of the most celebrated American writers of his generation, lauded for his profound intellect and linguistic brilliance. Originally delivered as a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, This Is Water stems from his deep philosophical inquiry into consciousness, empathy, and the daily struggle to live a meaningful life. His work consistently explored the challenges of genuine human connection in a media-saturated world, making these thoughts a timeless guide to awareness.
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