I woke up early today, had a lot of good energy, read for a couple of hours while the house was quiet this morning, went to the Philosophical Society monthly meeting (which was very fruitful), and then things went south.
I planned to create three videos and one audio recording today. When I sat down to record video, I realized there were things that I desired to do with my new program (Ecamm Live) that I did not know how to do. So, I started to watch "how-to" videos and learn. Well ... the step I needed to learn was not explained in three of the videos I watched. My creative energy was quickly diminishing. So, I decided to create one simple video advertisement for a new project I am working on (and wanted to launch today!), but I realized after I uploaded it that I put the wrong web address in the text overlay. Scrap that video.
I was working out in my "studio" today, where I have the better mic. I thought, "okay, I am struggling with video; let me at least record the first in the Biblical Narrative series and get that project off the ground." The studio computer, an older iMac, did not have Garageband available (which I just learned how to use for audio recording). I planned to download Garageband in a few minutes and get started (I would prepare what I would be saying in the meantime). Garageband could not be downloaded until the software was updated. Okay, l would first update the software. It has taken two hours so far to get the latest update.
Needless to say, today was a bust in terms of creating content. It was a boon in learning patience. I will use the energy I have left from today to learn how to make my beautiful Ecamm videos for you.
New content coming soon, Lord willing.
I was out in the studio making videos today, and I was thinking about how grateful I am to have you in this community. Thank you for your support. Here is a little video.
Hello, welcome to my Locals community, where we engage in the life of the mind together. I hope that we can take all the great discussions that we have had through YouTube, Facebook, in a college class, in the Public Philosophy Society, at a Ratio Christi meeting, at a coffee shop, or wherever we have had the chance to converse, and continue that discussion here.
I want to foster ongoing conversation among like-minded individuals based on shared common ground to make progress towards unity in the faith and of the faith.
By joining the community, you will have access to exclusive video and audio content that I am creating, live online discussion groups, book reviews, updates, and socializing with a great bunch of people.
Do you enjoy philosophy, Christianity, books, apologetics, Bible study, coffee, spiritual growth, and friendship? These are a few of our values. Join us.
On April 20, I posted an audio recording for the community on "Tips for Time Management." Since then, I have had some feedback and questions. Here is a follow-up audio recording with more tips. Please leave your questions and feedback below.
A member of our community asked me for some tips for time management. Because I like to maximize my energy, instead of just shooting off a quick email response, I decided to make an audio recording, hoping that what I have learned through suffering will benefit others.
If you want to add some time management tips of your own, please feel free to do so in the comments below.
I made a short audio recording reflecting on wonder, brokenness, misunderstandings of reason and the individual, and how to fix brokenness with covenant communities, like this one. Your input is welcome.
If you find this content valuable, please consider becoming a supporter of this community (if you have not done so already).
Dear Friends,
Hello, I want to thank you all for your support over the years. As my ministry work centers more on The Logos Foundation and publications for Public Philosophy Press and Logos Papers Press, I cannot continue active engagement on the Locals site. I have appreciated each one of you and your contribution to this community.
Please be sure to discontinue your monthly contributions. If you want to continue the conversation, please find me on Facebook under Kelly Burton in Young, AZ. Here is where to find me: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089962201011
I will leave the Locals page up for a time.
Thank you again for your support, encouragement, and engagement.
Yours,
Kelly
For those of you who might be interested in Philosophy courses and critical thinking, I have setup a course on The Socratic Method that teaches students the principles of the method and gives them weekly guided discussion sessions so that they can practice and develop their skills.
If any of you might be interested in this (or know someone who) but have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me and let me know or you can even book a free consultation if you want to get a feel for the method in practice:
