Humans being
I want to be a part of something.
Something bigger than just me.
Something I can believe in,
Something that I can contribute to.
Maybe this feeling is an attempt to quell the staggering loneliness that threatens to engulf me...
or maybe it's something more.
Something more primal and closer to the core of all humanity.
The need for a bigger goal, for something to work towards, something to be associated with and to find an identity in.
The belief that my mundane existance is not for naught.
Maybe that feeling is part of what makes me human.
Something bigger than just me.
Something I can believe in,
Something that I can contribute to.
Maybe this feeling is an attempt to quell the staggering loneliness that threatens to engulf me...
or maybe it's something more.
Something more primal and closer to the core of all humanity.
The need for a bigger goal, for something to work towards, something to be associated with and to find an identity in.
The belief that my mundane existance is not for naught.
Maybe that feeling is part of what makes me human.
posted by Bex5x5 at 8/17/2005 10:30:00 PM
4 Comments:
We must have a goal and be apart of something greater to truly live. The common concept of humanity is to "do" only threw self gratification. But I believe we have moments, and if were lucky seasons, of selflessness where life is about how we can make life better for others. I hope, in fact I challenge you, to take this "moment" and do something beyond yourself. Volunteer at one of the foreign relief centers, meet up with the foundry on saturday and feed someone who is hungry, or find a friend who is in need and give them your time. Being alone is not a negative, it is an opportunity to be fully available. It is the most opportune time to be selfless.
Thank you for the encouragement and the sugestions.
It's kind of weird, these thoughts came from me reading in this book that I got, about a big conference that was held in Brasil in 1984 by a huge group of capoeristas. It was basically the minutes of the meetings on the art and science and philosophy of Capoeira, and about how to maintain the purity all the old traditions while still allowing for growth in the changing times. And I almost started crying, because I wanted to be part of it. I realized that I want to be part of a larger whole. A goal that I can help promote and to be surronded by others who are working towards the same goal. It's the knowledge that you're not the only one that cares about this thing. I think that's what I miss the most about being in a company or group or even at a school where you are surrounded by people who understand your desires because they want the same thing or at least some version of it.
than take this time, and be apart of something. Don't be illuded by the idea that this feeling will always be available.
you're right...that's something I have always been plagued with...I have grand intentions...so grand that I set them aside until I find the perfect time to implement them...but then 5 years later I wake to realize that the perfect time was always.
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