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Sadly true. Contemplation is a luxury.
posted by
SilverMoon7
on December 2, 2005 at 12:25 PM
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It does take time to sit and think when you've ran out of creativity, I've found silence to be a golden thing when I'm recharging my batteries.
posted by
tigerprincess
on November 29, 2005 at 8:36 PM
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mayb
It takes a lot of thought to be creative.
posted by
TIMMYTALES
on November 29, 2005 at 5:32 PM
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Funny... I was thinking on this exact same topic just yesterday.
Perhaps that's why I'm not "feeling" this whole blogging thang right now...
posted by
Renigade
on November 29, 2005 at 4:23 PM
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MayB, How true. I'm trying to think when I last really spent some time in contemplation.
posted by
TAPS.
on November 29, 2005 at 3:59 PM
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mayb
i COULD NOT AGREE MORE!!!
i wish that real creativity was rewarded over sensationalist bullshit...but i dont see it happening anytime soon.
and you're right...people never stop and think anymore. it reminds me of a george carlin quote: kids should have about an hour everyday where they just sit and stare at a tree. it'd be good for 'em.
i agree.
posted by
mikebrown
on November 29, 2005 at 3:03 PM
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Mayb,
Contemplation and quiet is a luxury I am deeply grateful for, probably the most grateful for. Yet, even with the time, I find myself scurrying from one thought to another. I think it takes a disciplined mind, as well, as time.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 29, 2005 at 2:32 PM
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Jojo stole what I was going to say!
anyway, I'm going to ponder contemplation. I spend a lot of time on the lily pad, observing the activities of the other swamp dwellers. Sometimes I'm serving my time. Sometimes my time serves me.
posted by
CunningLinguist
on November 29, 2005 at 2:08 PM
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MayB
Contemplation is a precious thing. It gives the writer a rich and varied crop from which to write.
posted by
avant-garde
on November 29, 2005 at 12:41 PM
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May B
There will always be exceptions to the rule... regardless of how endemic the dearth of contemplative thinkers appears to be, it is best to remember the words of the apostle Paul--a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. By spending some serious time in contemplation and practicing a contemplative approach to life, we may hope to slowly make such habitual mental attitudes contagious. I appreciate your reference to John Fowles. He has long been one of my favorite authors. I am sorry to hear of his passing. Thank you for a challenging and provocative entry.
posted by
Ebb.and.Flow
on November 29, 2005 at 10:47 AM
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MayB
Unfortunately I'm much better at contemplating then I am at actually doing.
posted by
jojostar
on November 29, 2005 at 8:35 AM
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MayB
For some, "pondering" remains a current activity. It's possibly the thing I do best. As a matter of fact, I pondered a similar subject, blogging's general culture of instant gratification which stresses the immediate, the "now," at the expense of anything of lasting value. Yesterday is ancient history and tomorrow doesn't exist.
posted by
Talion
on November 29, 2005 at 6:06 AM
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Of course I am aware that you left a few comments and I think that I did acknowledge it. However, perhaps out of precipitation,I thought you wanted to read more of the posts this topic. Anyway, please know that, it is always my pleasure to get your comments on whatever thing I write. Hope it doesn't bother you should I employ all stratagem to attract you to read me. Cheers
posted by
Flame-thrower
on November 29, 2005 at 5:42 AM
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