I've been running with a crowd of people that lead shallow existences. They are not shallow people but because of their cooperate jobs and what not they tend to keep their social interactions on a shallow level. They probably do this because if they thought too deeply about things they would have to stop what they're doing immediately and completely restructure their lives. I know they all have the intelligence, depth and talent to break free from what they're doing and lead utterly unique, fulfilling, creative, interesting and positive lives and maybe someday they will. I think I've been overexposed to their current form of living though, in fact I've been utterly immersed in their way of living. It's making me sick in spirit. I can no longer participate. I don't want to lose the connections I have with them, don't want to throw the baby out with the bath water. I'm going to make a list of things I can do with people that will prevent me from getting sucked into a world that is making me exhausted, ill and sad. I cannot spend any more time in bars for the time being. If anyone has cool things to add to this list please do. The more ideas the better. I'm seeking anything that would facilitate creativity, inspiration, good times, hilarity, serious debate or discussion and connection. Things don't have to be deep all the time but I can no longer participate in activity that's designed to keep things from going deep. I'm looking for risks.
Walks
Bike Rides
Exploring
Drawing
Talking
Cooking
Good Movies
Listening to Music
Hanging out in people's homes
Tea
Photo Shoots!
Massages
Yoga
Staring contests
Dancing
Trips places
Saturday, October 13, 2007
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board games? I think trivia can really stir conversation.
come to see this show with me at pace wildenstein... seriously its awesome. I'm planning to go again before it closes on the 20th...
http://www.pacewildenstein.com/Exhibitions/ViewExhibition.aspx?type=Exhbition&guid=72cdb4d7-05da-4cf4-b2fd-788df8f84859
Yes!!! I will go to the show!
I support this post...
cool ideas...
I've been afraid of this too... just working in this kind of office environment... I dunno'. *But* I think it's great you are intervening and making changes that (hopefully) make you happier.
You know what I miss doing... that made me feel alive? Running... I get the urge to sprint up a hill... and feel my lungs about to burst, my legs feel heavy and weak... my throat tasting like blood and acid... my heart about to explode out of my chest. It made me feel good... awake. I miss that. I guess that's what I'd add to the list :)
And eating more fruit :P that always makes me happier. Mmm... strawberries.
hey my name is not steve, and you are most assuredly on a good path here.
walk, walk, susan.
run
illegitimus non carborundum
nothing is better than something better.
go on an internet date!
I tend to avoid meeting with more than one or two people as the more people the shallower conversation. If it's only you and one other person then you have greater control of what the conversation is about. My wife's "invention" is (and I like it) to meet other people not just for talking (restaurants, bars, their place) but for some other activity and the talking that comes with it is usually better than if it's talking per se. E.g. billiard, pétanque, concert, cinema...
i have to say that i'm disappointed that there is no mention of community involvement. there are so many organizations that would be happy to have volunteers for even 1 day a week. here in chicago there are numerous opportunities to involve yourself in a direct way, soup kitchens and cafes for the homeless and re-socialization programs that always need help. bettering your environment betters yourself, right? a strong and humble approach to activism, thinking outside of your self generates understanding of yourself, i hope.
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