So... I just realized I start a lot of statements with "so" and It's strange because it implies that we were already talking a bout something- which we were- the last time I typed something. Let me get in a little shameless self-promotion here-- I would like everyone to click "view original post" when they read this blog, if you can take the time to "follow" my blog, you will help me earn money for booze at the next party... even if you just bring some more "traffic" to my original post, you will help a lot!
Okay now that that is out of the way... One of the things I notice the most when people become intoxicated is the cracks in their exterior. As I mop up the various spills, crumbs, love stains I am reminded of our fragility as a people. We have endless advances in technology, war, consuming but our hearts and minds have undergone very few upgrades. As we age we become more confident in our skin and our sense of self is more developed but when we are hurt it still brutalizes us.
I once had a friend relate something she had learned in class to our needs for consumption-- it didn't just refer to alcohol or drugs but anything that helps soften the blow of stone cold reality. To drink and be merry is a beautiful thing... but when we find ourselves doing nothing but- we should take some personal inventory... Ask the question "what role does this play in my life?" There is no need to judge it.... but take a look at it... see where it brings you... We are a culture hell bent on encouraging us to "check-out" to flip on the tv, to have another coffee, to smoke another cigarette....
It's important that I remember to have actual- tangible connections with my friends.... and I hope you are all well and feeling safe and warm.
Peace
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