I get into a poor habit of waking up and immediately starting my day with unnecessary noise. Apps, news, social media, opinions, sales, arguments, and the like. Screens. I've been trained to want to know what is going on, whether what's going on matters or not.
Most of it does not matter. I already have real noise in my household, with three humans directing me with their every breath. I'm uncertain why I choose to pile on more noise, predominantly of the non-mattering variety. It's a bit ironic, seeing as how I grew up with few screens and few cares. My thoughts would gravitate towards art, music, pop culture, and imagination. It was what was important--not strangers posting their ridiculous thoughts and pictures on social media, or news stations jockying for ratings. "Ignorance is bliss" is a beautiful expression--to a point. Sure, I'd like to know what insane shit our political leaders are up to--to a point. I wouldn't mind checking out some pictures of friends' kids, or a big fish they caught--to a point. But I'd also like the pendulum to swing back to silence and thoughts, simplicity as a distraction, and things that matter, even if it is damn noisy. The key to most everything, in my mind, is balance. I continually strive to keep balance, and it's not easy. At all. Trying to differentiate between what matters and what does not matter is not entirely easy. Noise gets in the way. So, in order to achieve a healthy, or at least reasonable balance, you have to block out the unnecessary noise. How's that for some Zen shit? So, in the spirit of irony...Five minutes after I post something on Instagram, I write this blurb. I suppose you gotta start somewhere.
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AuthorI am Earl. Archives
May 2024
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