Instant gratification. Two words that should be never be used together ever again. The beauty and eloquence of a hand written love letter, the enjoyment of saving and purchasing something you really wanted or the magical moments of good conversation that holds your attention, seem to be things that have been lost in this technological era. The juicy bits of communicating with someone who has that certain 'je ne sais quoi', should be timeless. Being next to a fire and holding hands, looking into someones eyes and knowing that you are in the safest place that you could ever be, is something that is again, timeless. You wouldn't rush up to someone, sit them down next to a fire and look into their eyes without having or feeling some sort of a connection. It would be awkward.
I honestly am happy I do not have to date anymore. It seems to be so impersonal now. Years ago a person who dared to find 'love' via the personal ads in the newspaper was considered weird. Not that they were, but it just wasn't a normalized way of meeting someone new. And now meeting someone is like putting an order in for something you want to buy, size, shape, colour, religion, like and dislikes, and so on and so forth. It is a very impersonal way of meeting someone. But it does work for a lot of people. I guess I am just an old fashioned girl, and having someone read me poetry on a blanket; write me love letters telling me how geography was his worst subject, and singing together in perfect harmony while we drive absolutely nowhere. I am not knocking people for meeting their spouses or lovers online; it is just not something for me.
I think that being able to get things at the tip of our fingers has spoiled a generation and will spoil generations to come. Some things in life need to be enjoyed patiently. Like eating. We don't take time to really enjoy food, and we shove food down our gullet. Next time you eat, take your time. Feel the texture of the food in your mouth. See how many flavours you taste. Enjoy your food.
On day twenty-five you should try to enjoy your surroundings. You should appreciate the little things and try to avoid instant gratification. Try using instant gratification as a 'in case shit, break glass', scenario. Slow your pace down; you see more and miss less.
The quote below is from Judith Wright. {If you would like to learn more about her, just click on her name}
I honestly am happy I do not have to date anymore. It seems to be so impersonal now. Years ago a person who dared to find 'love' via the personal ads in the newspaper was considered weird. Not that they were, but it just wasn't a normalized way of meeting someone new. And now meeting someone is like putting an order in for something you want to buy, size, shape, colour, religion, like and dislikes, and so on and so forth. It is a very impersonal way of meeting someone. But it does work for a lot of people. I guess I am just an old fashioned girl, and having someone read me poetry on a blanket; write me love letters telling me how geography was his worst subject, and singing together in perfect harmony while we drive absolutely nowhere. I am not knocking people for meeting their spouses or lovers online; it is just not something for me.
I think that being able to get things at the tip of our fingers has spoiled a generation and will spoil generations to come. Some things in life need to be enjoyed patiently. Like eating. We don't take time to really enjoy food, and we shove food down our gullet. Next time you eat, take your time. Feel the texture of the food in your mouth. See how many flavours you taste. Enjoy your food.
On day twenty-five you should try to enjoy your surroundings. You should appreciate the little things and try to avoid instant gratification. Try using instant gratification as a 'in case shit, break glass', scenario. Slow your pace down; you see more and miss less.
The quote below is from Judith Wright. {If you would like to learn more about her, just click on her name}
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