Serenity Now
There are times when I wake in the morning all set to tap a few thoughts down in the blog. But all too often while sipping my coffee and gathering my thoughts, I’ll make the fatal mistake of turning on the news and visiting a handful of online newspapers.
Before I know what hits me, I’m all bummed-out and the writing mood has quickly faded. Who can blame me, what with Iraq, torture, warrant-less spying, renditions, death tolls, propaganda, Katrina, tax-cuts for the wealthy, stay-the-course, indictments, leaks, global warming, F-grades from 9/11 Commission, and on and on and on in the headlines? After viewing the news, my little blog observations seem rather hollow.
I’m often tempted to chime in on major issues of the day, but what’s the point? The blogosphere cup is overflowing with soapbox rants and opinions, with every conceivable perspective stated, defined, supported, corroborated, linked, argued, debated and a little name-calling thrown in for good measure.
And so it goes. Another day of blogging shot down, and before I know it blogless days turn to blogless weeks. Dare I say, it’s almost as if there’s a War on Blogdom. Okay, maybe not.
I think I’ve got to get back to the basics. Remind myself not to get too wrapped up in all of the noise. It’s times like these when the wisdom of The Serenity Prayer can provide some acceptance in offering a little insight into recognizing what I can and cannot change.
In the end, I need to remind myself why I began blogging in the first place; for the fun of it. Besides, if I am to survive these next few years under the current administration, I’m gonna need to rediscover joy and laughter and count on my sense of humor to get me through.
December 26th, 2005 at 10:31 am
Life is short enough without going through it depressed cause you turned on ratings driven drivel
Hang in there, Kane, and Merry Christmas!
December 26th, 2005 at 6:08 pm
There must be laughter to make the heartache of life worth it.
December 28th, 2005 at 10:57 am
Excellent observations. I feel like there’s not an original thought in my head. It’s just my twist on some event. And no matter how brilliant I may think it is, it’s already been said much better, many times over. In columns, novels, newspapers, blogs. Just as every song has already been written, every note already sung.
I’m sure glad that Robert Zimmerman and Bill Shakespeare didn’t feel this way. They found their voices and we’ll find ours, too. =)
December 28th, 2005 at 5:51 pm
You are so right. Blog for the fun of it! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
December 28th, 2005 at 6:10 pm
Jump in there with the rest of them. You can clarify, simplify and make any issue a “good read”………looking forward to your blogs in the new year……..love
December 29th, 2005 at 3:57 am
I’m glad you’re getting back to yourself. All the news is depressing, but we need to concentrate one what we, as individuals, can to to better our own lives. You have always had a great way of looking at life and I’ve enjoyed reading and seeing your point of view. I also miss your photos, very much. Seeing the beauty you bring out in the ordinary.
*HUGS* Happy New Year!