It would be very difficult to stay grounded, to not become pathologically bitter and despondent without that appreciation of the absurd... I am afraid in coming years even that will not be enough.
One thing I didn't anticipate would happen as I aged- as I get older the less 'real' reality seems... it is hard to describe. I don't mean this in a delusional way- I still accept 'reality' as it is, and take it seriously and act accordingly- but it all feels like an elaborate facade we are obligated to take seriously.
:) I suppose this sounds like the ramblings of an emo teen...
I have thoughts as to why I might feel this way- but in large part I guess I have gone from appreciating the absurdity of reality to feeling more and more incredulous about it all- as if each new episode of this show is getting increasingly unbelievable ... reality has "jumped the shark". This isn't a reaction to the pandemic, it's been developing since well before that. And I certainly am not meaning to suggest I am adopting an attitude of nihilism- I feel strongly about what is happening in reality and want to try and improve it. However-I CAN certainly see how it could easily lead to nihilism... and I feel it is important to NOT fall into that easy trap- nihilism is the coward's way out of responsibility.
For now, its just a troubling undercurrent- a growing feeling always under the surface.
I am pretty sure an increasing number of people are feeling the same way- and that is probably not a good thing for our society.
Off Topic » in reply to My Stepfather
I think the appreciation of the absurdity of it all is required in order to stay sane...
The whole thread (44 posts)
- Fear, a story
- Deimos and Phobos
- and another perspective (lighthearted from my point of view)
- From a different perspective
- I probably wouldn't run... but not because I am some macho badass...I just can't run fast
- You have to wonder what motivates assholes like that...
- You call them rednecks.