"By then Einstein had finally discovered what was fundamental about America: it can be swept by waves of what may seem, to outsiders, to be dangerous political passions but are, instead, passing sentiments that are absorbed by its democracy and righted by its constitutional gyroscope. ..."God's own country becomes stranger and stranger" he wrote his son, "but somehow they manage to return to normality. Everything - even lunacy - is mass produced here. But everything goes out of fashion very quickly."
In Einstein's last days - preparing for a radio address he was scheduled to give at the 7th anniversary of the Jewish state - to Israeli Ambassador Eban, Einstein shared that "he saw the birth of Israel as one of the few political acts in his lifetime that had a moral quality. But he was concerned that the Jews were having trouble learning to live with the Arabs. "The attitude we adopt toward the Arab minority will provide the real test of our moral standards as a people..."
The next day Einstein went into work not feeling well and shared with a colleague who inquired "Is everything all right?" - "Everything is all right, he replied, but I am not." was his reply. Like that as last words said.
But the next day a group of doctors were convened, suggesting a surgeon who could be able to be called in. Einstein said to that: "It is tasteless to prolong life artificially,.. I have done my share, it is time to go. I will do it elegantly. Einstein shared to some who were becoming a bit distraught - "You're really hysterical-I have to pass sometime, and it doesn't matter when."
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I appreciated something else that was mentioned in the book but also in a conversation with family friend yesterday about her husband being so sick (but now on the mend) - at one point Einstein was refusing to go to the hospital at the very end, but "At first he refused, but he was told he was putting too much of a burden on Dukas (his assistant), so he relented." Good for me to have in mind and family friend reminded me - me saying let me go, or her husband saying "if I die, I die"...we all need to remember that there are "others".
Einstein died at 1 a.m. and was cremated and ashes distributed in the Delaware River the same afternoon - by the time most found out he was dead it was over. Mic drop.
OOPS - no drop. Last chapter of the book tells me that Einstein's brain was not cremated but went on decades long road trip with the pathologist from Princeton Hospital who was in charge of what was supposed to be a routine autopsy hours after Einstein died - shedding pieces along the way to various scientists. 1998 the pathologist returned what was left back at the Princeton Hospital.
"But the true understanding of Einstein's imagination and intuition...was how his mind worked, not his brain." Per Einstein, "I have no special talents, I am only passionately curious." "He was a loner with an intimate bond to humanity, a rebel who was suffused with reverence. And thus it was that an imaginative, impertinent patent clerk became the mind reader of the creator of the cosmos, the locksmith of the mysteries of the atom and the universe." NOW I am done with the book. Next stop library book drop. :)
Well that went on a bit long, but it was a big part of my Friday. Other than reading, I dropped off book at library, walked, chatted with PD buddy. Beautiful sunny day. No word from son as how the b'day went or travel plans ahead for the weekend. DID go and pick up new sneakers. VERY close to busting out of current pair. Went to Bob's Outlet. Size 7, under $50 was my ask again. Worked. But it was very interesting to see how vacant the shopping center was. I am not a shopper, but still sad.
Listening to All In as we speak. Have a Tim Ferris to finish. Will try to find the Bill Maher-Galloway interview. Not sure how much I can get on "free media". Loved the Hedgeye interview with Marc Cohodes. Mr. Cohodes - wish there were a million of him out in the world. Today - walk.
If you believe that your good intentions towards a certain person are not being returned then maybe it’s time to reassess your connection. The planets warn that the one-sided nature of the relationship is unlikely to change any time soon, so put your happiness first.
Relations with colleagues on the job could be very cooperative today, Libra, probably because you're about to complete a project of some kind that could result in higher income for everyone. Communication should be open and honest, and for once you'll probably be able to reach everyone you phone without having to leave any messages. Go with the flow and all should be completed successfully. Onward and upward!
You should feel socially elevated, curious, sharp, and ready to connect, dearest Libra, thanks to a sweet exchange between the Sagittarius moon and Chiron. Love multiplies when you offer up friendship, so be sure to approach your weekend plans with a "the more, the merrier'' mentality. Just don't feel like you have to force intimate exchanges when Jupiter and Uranus stir, keeping your secrets under wraps until genuine trust is established. As midnight draws near Luna aligns with Mars, Neptune, and Venus, challenging your sense of efficiency while encouraging you to release stress while embracing self-care or romance.
Happiness, onward and upward, ready to connect? Sounds a bit too outward focus for me. :) I will see how it feels as I move through the day. Have a good Saturday.
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