Evolving or Just Getting Old?

Remember when.....?

At what point do you realize that when you are with your friends you are always reminiscing? What age does living and enjoying the simple/stupid things stop? I bet nobody even realized that they stopped laughing at someone falling down. Just a few years ago if someone rode by on a bicycle and fell, my first reaction would be to laugh my ass off, then maybe if it was serious enough i'd see if they were ok. Now, no way, i get all concerned, make sure they are safe, able to move, have a ride if they need one, worried if they have insurance ect. all the stuff I never considered when someone had an accident.
Or what about the lawn? back in the day? weeds? who cares. walking on it? shit, i'd play golf on it. edging? waste of time. Now, my lawn is manicured, I declare war on Creeping Charlie (see, i even know the name of the weeds).

So my prioritities have changed. Simple. And although I don't laugh as much, or find joy in others as easy, I feel i'm smarter, wiser, and use better judgement then before.

Is that better? Absolutely...not. Gone are the days of creativity, sponteneity, and joy of that certain kind. This subject is not to wallow in the shade of past times, but to acknowledge that the change that has occurred was not on purpose, and is not the end of days.

From my perspective, if you read this, this should spark motivation to recapture some of the sillyness that has been lost. If you do read this, and you understand what i'm saying, then you are most likely on the same page.

Homework Assignment:

This evening, wherever you are play some music. Music that you love. Get an old hobby out of the closet/basement/garage and play for a few minutes. Then stop and take a look around and listen to your mind and body and see how you feel. I'm willing to bet it will be better than you've felt in a long time.

c.l.