Recently Bout of Clarity
I exercise caution when I use the word "clarity". I've known some who claim to have it. Some actually seem to. Not all, though.
As some here know, I enjoy long range fishing trips out of San Diego. I recently came back to shore after a shorter trip, four days. We had no tv, no internet, no social media, no news, no talk radio... It was just a group of fishermen enjoying great conversation between schools of fish. Had a nice conversation with the captain of the boat who happens to be an Atlas Shrugged fan.
Something really hit me when I returned to land. I turned on the media to find a population absolutely fixated on the most trivial, useless BS. First headlines were about how Trump's wife stole the First Lady's speech. Then, there was the violence of Nice France, another cop shooting, etc. People I interfaced with back on land seemed so unhappy, miserable. I was really struck with how out of place I felt after this trip. It's common, but this was a serious bout. I took my boy to a sports camp the morning after I returned and looked at all the parents: many grossly out of shape, glued to their phones with their kids standing right next to them. Went to the bank after that and I was the only one in line who didn't have a sob story for the bank teller. I was the only one not broke. Right after I returned, driving about 10 hours to get home, I narrowly avoided a head-on collision when a guy came into my lane with his eyes glued down to his phone. Had I not been paying very close attention I wouldn't be here to type this.
While standing at the sports camp the thought clearly jumped into the front of my mind, "I don't belong here." It has been an interesting paradigm. I'm really seeing things from a different perspective than most. I know many here can relate. My current bout is strong...
As some here know, I enjoy long range fishing trips out of San Diego. I recently came back to shore after a shorter trip, four days. We had no tv, no internet, no social media, no news, no talk radio... It was just a group of fishermen enjoying great conversation between schools of fish. Had a nice conversation with the captain of the boat who happens to be an Atlas Shrugged fan.
Something really hit me when I returned to land. I turned on the media to find a population absolutely fixated on the most trivial, useless BS. First headlines were about how Trump's wife stole the First Lady's speech. Then, there was the violence of Nice France, another cop shooting, etc. People I interfaced with back on land seemed so unhappy, miserable. I was really struck with how out of place I felt after this trip. It's common, but this was a serious bout. I took my boy to a sports camp the morning after I returned and looked at all the parents: many grossly out of shape, glued to their phones with their kids standing right next to them. Went to the bank after that and I was the only one in line who didn't have a sob story for the bank teller. I was the only one not broke. Right after I returned, driving about 10 hours to get home, I narrowly avoided a head-on collision when a guy came into my lane with his eyes glued down to his phone. Had I not been paying very close attention I wouldn't be here to type this.
While standing at the sports camp the thought clearly jumped into the front of my mind, "I don't belong here." It has been an interesting paradigm. I'm really seeing things from a different perspective than most. I know many here can relate. My current bout is strong...
When people ask me why I keep a reasonably sunny disposition, I tell them my attitude can be summed up in three phrases: sht happens; life's a bich, and then you die; and every day above ground is a good one. Dwelling on things we don't like, and may not be able to change, is a waste of energy, time, and resources.
When you look at the real numbers for Americans on prescription meds, many that have known side effects, I think that may play a role in all this. TV and much entertainment media has gotten too stupid for me. I literally can't watch much of it.
There's something going on. It first hit me when I'd take my son on bike rides along the river trail near our house. He was a toddler, riding in his little bike trailer. I'd stop and show him stuff like rattle snakes, etc. But, one day I realized that most people where riding their bikes right up to 5' rattle snakes that were laying right across the trail (and visible from 100 yards away). These people, typically, would ride right up to the snakes (well within striking range) with the most vacuous looks on their faces. Even if a couple of us were jumping up and down warning "Rattle snake!" Didn't matter. These people were like zombies. That was when I first knew something was really wrong.
Sums it up beautifully. BT
There seems to be a host of things effecting the unaware: drugs, modified food, leftist disempowerments, lies about history and Solar, cosmic electromagnetic intrusions into the troposphere...- yea...it does effect the brains of those unaware.
I have discussed this with other fishermen. We also have to focus to have good success - feeling the bait swimming on our lines, etc. I think, to some degree, playing golf does this for us, too. That's why having a ringing phone on the golf course has always been considered a big offense.
I often turn off all the technology and remove myself from the everyday stuff. People can claim all that TV, violent video games, constant exposure to the craziness and violence has NO impact on how people behave and react. That is bull. All these external influences, anesthetizes us to bad behavior making it acceptable and if we do not watch ourselves we can slide into behavior today would never have considered ten years ago.
Haven't logged time in many years, though.
"check your premises." . the majority have lost touch
with reality and are disappointed when reality intrudes
in the middle of their fantasies! -- j
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My wife and I love Italy and although we are not religious, we are in awe of the cathedrals and the art they contain. We love the cuisine that is the result of peasants making the most out of what was available through creativity. The vistas of ancient lands and the crops they yield are our favorite things (especially the grapes).
While their government and economy is a disaster the people give us hope in gong about their day-to-day business as if it did not exist. I am trying to channel this philosophy so my remaining years (I am turning 75) can be lived in peace
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