Sometimes I feel as if we live in a society that has lost its focus on simplicity. I'm by no way judging this action. That has to be clear before I go on. Now, I'm not too sure about the specifics of what I mean. It's difficult to delve into the issue. After all, I wasn't alive at other time periods so there is no way I can accurately contrast. I've only experienced 22.5 years of life, which is not really enough to alone, tell the difference or whether or not there has been a shift in the way a collective group of people conduct themselves. However, this title is meant to be broad and really can mean several things...
The first is possibly a tale of growing up. I feel that I've beaten this topic to death in terms of things I've written in the past, satires or serious pieces. But every now and then, I re evaluate this thought. I am fascinated by it. And it's not about 'being stuck' in the past or anything like that. I feel it's more of a comparing of sensations between then and now scenario. For instance, we know that different things excite us now than things way back when, but what were some of those different feelings that were had during these moments of exhileration. And most people do this, but in a much broader sense than what I'm trying to say. I do that too, but I think it's sometimes interesting to focus on a specific mood or observation based on that past. Like what exactly what you were saying in your head? How did this appeal to you and why? The most fun part for me is to then fast foward the tape and ask yourself if you still feel this specific way or has your point of view been altered because of epiphanies or experiences acquired in between. It sounds complicated, but it's really not.
Like, from the top of my head, I remember about 5 years ago, I was in Canada on a family trip, and I remember this feeling of pure excitement. It's summer, and walking on new ground and uncharted territory is always so much fun. And I remember just thinking of the anticipation between the walk from the hotel to Niagra Falls. And I was playing certain songs in my head. And then I wonder if I would feel the exact same way if I were to go there for the first time NOW.
To be quite frank, I'm realizing the main idea of this song as I write this, which is the point of this blog. Ha! Seriously, the Canada thing was an example of exploring memories and looking deeper than just the visual images and the exact feelings.
But to attempt to stay on topic, this is about simplicity. The joy received from life when younger is a lot more basic. And it's a beautiful innocence that we should all admire and try to hold onto. I'm not saying to be Willy Wonka. But I am saying it's important to stay true to those simple pleasures that make life not only tolerable, but temporarily exhilerating.
And to just smell the air in a place that brings you back...I feel that these practices aren't encouraged enough and are looked down upon because only 'crazy' people look back. But there's this nice balance that can be created. I've found out in recent experiences that the past and present compliment each other nicely.
So in conclusion, this is about the extinction of all this. The end.
In other opinions, I think teachers and professors all over the country need to re-evaluate their strategies. I don't mean to come out as a radical fool, but there's a difference between using authority to create a learning environment and abusing it.
There will soon be a day where the education system is going to receive a major overhaul and the method to which we know today will change.
I may or may not be doing my first full radio show this afternoon. I'm very nervous but we shall see. I'll let you know how it goes when it finally goes.
See you all soon.
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