Enthusiasm is achieved chiefly by means of provocations. In these cases, something inside of us resonates vibrantly with something outside. / The form of the provocation-be it book, music, sporting event, conversation-matters insofar as it might help to us find these sources of resonance. (Carson Cistulli)

Enthusiasm is achieved chiefly by means of provocations. In these cases, something inside of us resonates vibrantly with something outside. / The form of the provocation-be it book, music, sporting event, conversation-matters insofar as it might help to us find these sources of resonance.

Carson Cistulli

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