Over at Sherry’s blog, I said:
I like blogs where you get to see pieces of who the writer actually is. How much of themselves they reveal is the choice of each blogger; but I do like when I feel like the blogger is sharing *something*. This is why blogs that are purely “industry blogs” or single-topic blogs bore me to tears. I can read anywhere about what X technology does or what Y politician said. But that doesn’t keep me coming back. What keeps me coming back and wanting to read more is passion.
At which point, my train of thought went where it always does when I think about this stuff for too long, which is down the track of deconstructing everything, and ended up at, “OH WHY ARE WE HERE” (said in your best Goth teen angst voice).
I really hate when that happens.
So, when it does, I decide to change the subject. Because really, what’s the point in entertaining that kind of existential question. It’s not productive and it just leaves me feeling creeped out. If some sort of resolution is demanded (by my psyche or by obnoxious third parties), I usually refer to Cake’s words of wisdom: “As soon as you’re born you start dying / So you might as well have a good time.” It might sound morbid to some, but I think it’s inspiring. It’s basically saying, “We’re here and there’s no getting around that; so let’s make the best of it, dammit!”
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We’re here because our existence is a mathematic inevitability.
*sigh… we are here because we are an extension of a creative force - the Universe (star dust /energy) in this form with the purpose to continue to create and evolve. Many people who choose not to be aware of this either lack creativity (which you absolutely do not!) or they try to control others and restrict creativity, thus causing the good ones to get frustrated and ask why are we here. I say make a statement and show them why we are here :)
Of course, I did give myself the title Idealist - so…ya’know…I admit to being a bit idealistic - but I prefer that option to the other.
some of us are here to bake bread, others are here to eat it. A perfect balance.