Monday, July 24, 2006
Thought
The other day I greeted someone I hadn't seen in a long time with "hey, how's life treatin' ya these days?". As soon as the words spilled off my tongue my mind started asking why we say things that way. Why don't we say 'so, how are you treatin' life these days?'. I know it's force of habit and a desire to be polite, but that doesn't mean we have to use it, does it? Is the way life treats me more important than how I choose to treat it?
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Unconscious society
I'm not in the habit of quoting celebrities in a positive way, but this bears repeating. "Americans live like we're unconscious."
Think about it if you need to. I'm afraid this statement hits the mark, and it hits deep. We are an over-entertained, self-gratifying, selfish, lazy, bored society that has been brain-washed into believing that the surface is all that matters, or worse yet, that if it doesn't involve our own immediate comfort it's not worth our time and energy. My own guilt in this sickens me. Am I the only one? Surely not. I know we are not the only nation in the world with such issues, but we've been the leaders. The United States of America: 'one nation, under idols, divided, with slavery and heartache for all.'
Is that too harsh? Too bad.
Think about it if you need to. I'm afraid this statement hits the mark, and it hits deep. We are an over-entertained, self-gratifying, selfish, lazy, bored society that has been brain-washed into believing that the surface is all that matters, or worse yet, that if it doesn't involve our own immediate comfort it's not worth our time and energy. My own guilt in this sickens me. Am I the only one? Surely not. I know we are not the only nation in the world with such issues, but we've been the leaders. The United States of America: 'one nation, under idols, divided, with slavery and heartache for all.'
Is that too harsh? Too bad.
Sunday, July 09, 2006
Sad day
Well, the 2006 FIFA World Cup is over. For those of you who missed the event, Italy took what was, in my opinion, a pathetic win. Granted, Zidane's behavior in the last over-time was worse than low, but I didn't think Italy fought very well. I'm sure everyone disagrees with me though. And that's ok, cause life doesn't revolve around soccer (although it's an awesome sport).
On a more serious note, I've been thinking about heavy matters lately. Stewardship of time and money and talents; what it means to live in community; the despair of poverty in many places around the globe; and the disgusting wealth of the others. Yeah, a great deal to consider. I won't share my thoughts right now, if ever, but why don't you think about one of those too? It might do you some good, which could be good for those around you.
We all need to have our worldviews shaken up from time to time.
On a more serious note, I've been thinking about heavy matters lately. Stewardship of time and money and talents; what it means to live in community; the despair of poverty in many places around the globe; and the disgusting wealth of the others. Yeah, a great deal to consider. I won't share my thoughts right now, if ever, but why don't you think about one of those too? It might do you some good, which could be good for those around you.
We all need to have our worldviews shaken up from time to time.
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