Matt Mullenweg:
Fundamentally, Om was a lover of humanity. He became a fast
“regular” everywhere he went. He wouldn’t just buy coffee, he
would also learn the name and story of every barista, the dogs and
people in South Park. His deep curiosity and respect weren’t just
for the fine and famous. It extended to every soul that crossed
his path. His encyclopedic knowledge and photographic memory
created connections not just in San Francisco, but all around the
world wherever we traveled. (I need to pull the stats, but we went
to five continents together, including Antarctica.)He loved people and their stories.
And:
One of the biggest lessons I learned from Om is the deep
appreciation of craft. When he took an interest in photography or
pens, he would somehow find his way to the most obscure,
highest-quality expression of that form. “What Would Om Want?” is
a question I will always ponder. I want to craft products that
would make Om proud.
If you’re going to get into something, you ought to pursue it to its full extent. If you’re not interested enough to do that, don’t bother getting into it. Find the few things you love; don’t waste your time on the many things you merely like.
Matt is keeping a wonderful list of links to other remembrances and tributes to Om.
