I have been learning everything I can about PowerApps and I wanted to share the best resources that I have come across that could help someone else interested in this subject.
The classical Greek philosopher Plato theorized that writing would corrupt memory, and give a false notion of knowledge for its readers. Surprisingly, one of the founding figures of the western worldview was not a fan of the written word, as he concluded it was the less-honorable route to gaining enlightenment.
I am glad that Plato’s outlook was not widespread, for he vastly underestimated the intrinsic value added when writing complemented experience. Writing birthed a variant of consciousness – it lurched from the skull and coalesced upon the papyrus, scrolls and tomes that would long outlast otherwise biological and fallible stores we had known prior to this utilization. While I understand Plato’s argument that one can ascend to Herculean feats of memory and knowledge if they solely store and remember everything from birth to death within the confines of their selves, what happens when they perish or degrade?
All of that genius and intrigue given from tribulations and joys, transported away from the physical world and all of the rest of humanity. All of that information needing to be relearned. It will take a lifetime to reach certain heights of outlook and intrigue. Would we remember the name Plato without his writings surviving throughout the epochs?
Without writing, would I know of a man named Plato?
By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. -Confucius
Why write a blog? Who will even read your posts? What is the audience?
Who do you think you are?
There are the questions laid upon every individual when starting up a new blog.
Life goes by at a onward, torrential pace. I have long clung to the fallacy that sharp and entrenched memory will never dull – I increasingly come to realize that I will eventually forget. From here forward I have come to the following outlook: To be better humans, we need to offload some of the most valuable and learned of our thoughts, before they perish within the confines of one’s cavernous cortex. This has long been the function of libraries and histories and the written word itself: humanity wants to remember. These constructs are bastions of human lessons and knowledge, lessons that are not pure truth but contain both experiences in being right and wrong, the struggles of a whole experience. Sometimes the hapless and dreaded journey teaches a greater lesson than a plush and comforted existence. This site will serve as a repository of thoughts that I happened to find eating at my being. So, the audience for these writings is a much my future self as other readers.
I am not writing because I think that I am a skilled, or that I produce interesting work. I myself have thought that it is not necessary to address the outside world with boxed up tellings given by my soul, expressed with otherwise unimpressive english. I hope to see that this space will serve as a virtual extension of my self, one that will be used to channel an attempt to meditate my thoughts, feelings and experiences.
Sidenote – This content was originally published Oct 4th, 2013 on another site that I put together that is now offline. In order to have this content continue to live I am republishing it here.
On all of my browser there is one bookmark that I will always have. I visit this bookmark when I get a free moment. This bookmark is not the usual time waster like facebook or twitter. This bookmark leads to a random article on Wikipedia: Link
This exercise lets me know just how little I have explored, how little of the world I will ever know.
Even in this age of technology there is not enough eyeballs on screens for all of the hours in the day to know everything about everything.
I keep clicking through random articles and come across worlds I had no idea even existed a minute ago. Now I am looking at all of these stories, histories, and intrigues. Epic battles and loves, and lives well lived all unknown to me. I click again, again, and again. Discovering unknown epochs and creatures and philosophies.
This humbles me.
Any boredom or overconfidence just drain away after being hit by all of the knowledge.
Growth is only happening when you are not doing what you are used to. Only when you are feeling out of place are you becoming a stronger person. If you stay with comfort you will be lucky to get good at only one thing – but if you reach out in different areas the possibilities are endless.
If you are looking to jump into newness then it is important to have all other things in order. If that is not true work towards that first.
Keep your body in shape, Maintain a healthy mind
Learn to practice self care. Go for walks, read books, get off of your phone!
Remove bad habits, replace with better habits
If you understand these bad habits – you can work to replace them when encountering the usual triggers that maintain them.
Have strong relationships
This does not mean you have to be buddies with everyone. One strong relationship is better than a million social media “friends”.
It will feel awful at first – but you will look back at those moments as those that define your future self. Overcoming these emotions is the key to facing all difficulties. It is the last bit of resistance trying to hold you back. Break through.
I have the worst reception in my apartment complex – I literally cannot complete a call without going outside of the building. This is very frustrating.
I am so sick of dropped calls – now there is something to do about it!
With the most recent iOS 9.3 update – a newly added feature of Wi-Fi calling has come to the rescue.
Disclaimer: I can only speak for Verizon iOS devices – I am not sure if this works with other carriers.
Here is a tutorial to get cracking with Wi-Fi calling on your device:
Navigate to the settings on your phone
Click on the Phone Icon under settings
Under Calls – click Wi-Fi Calling – it should currently be set to ‘Off’
Click the toggle on the right hand side of the screen beside ‘Wi-Fi Calling on This Phone’
You should be prompted with a pop up -Click Enable
Put in your information here – this is so you can be located by your cell phone if you call 9/11. If you are a conspiracy nut – I cannot help you here – I will gladly hand over my address to get Wi-Fi calling – but that is me.
Once you fill this out click Continue.
Wait a few moments and you should now see VZM Wi-Fi at the top right of your screen.
You now can call over Wi-Fi – no more dropped calls!
