Thursday, May 27, 2010

Now there are a number of reasons why I was not entirely happy with the series finale of Lost. Some have to do with the show itself, however, another reason has to do with me. I've noticed that since January I have not been happy with most things. I do not receive the same levels of joy from the things I love that I once did. This would include Lost, the Cubs, sports in general, video games, movies, tv shows and a bunch of other things. My first reaction to most things seems to be a negative, cynical or pessimistic reaction. I've allowed myself to focus way too much on what I don't have. I have become blind to the ways that I am blessed in life. If friends are happy, I can't be happy for them. Even as the Blackhawks are in the Stanley Cup Finals, I'm not as excited as I would have been maybe two years ago. I'm not completely sure how an attitude adjustment will come about, hopefully this summer internship will help in some ways.
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wayne said...

I would make a smart ass comment about lost being Gilligan's Island on steroids and an intro to philosophy class. But I will resist.

Oops. Guess I didn't resist. But in all seriousness man, the feelings you share about not feeling as strongly about anything for an extended period of time resonate deeply with me. I think we both have a wintery spirituality that makes us kindred spirits more than our overlapping love for music. It can be - I really believe - our ally. Unbridled it can be our enemy, causing us to always see the glass half empty and dirty. But Harnessed it has potential in you and me both to be a prophetic voice discontent with the status quo in our world, starting with ourselves. Thanks for sharing these thoughts man. Have a great summer in NY. Got ya in my prayers for whatever that is worth. Can't wait to drink a beer with ya when ya get back to H -town

May 29, 2010 at 4:13 PM

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