A generation up in smoke
From Flower Power to the Digital Age: Navigating the Tides of Change Amidst Technological Revolution and Political Distrust
What have we here?! What tale could your 65+-year-old grandparents tell you?
What would they tell you? After all, there were likely a lot of things that happened they may not be proud of…
But putting that aside,
Personally, I think they could tell you a great deal of insightful stories, if you knew the right questions to ask, that is…
I love older music from around the era I was born and raised. they truly had good music! Sure it was edgy and risque, But it had heart, It had soul. It had actual music videos associated with them and ones that told an additional story to aid in the song’s credit at that!
Now, what do we have? People standing in one place repeating one line, and one chorus over and over and over until your ears are profusely bleeding because it can’t take how truly awful the music is. Not to mention the quality of music. it’s been said that Stevie Nicks wrote a song tearing down one of her bandmates, One with which she actually had a bad breakup, and they performed it on a consistent basis with him in the group playing it right along with her.
This is actually the backstory for it:
» Silver Springs - Stevie Nicks - Story behind the song «
What’s Taylor Swift got on her? Oh, my mistake. I mean T-swift, or is it her recent Moniker, “The football player formerly known as Travis Kelce??” Too soon?!
I’m not really concerned. I actually prefer hockey anyway.
But my point in saying that is that today’s music, to some degree, is missing a crucial component that music when I was growing up capitalized on. the world was also a different place in many ways. for better or worse!
But going back to the Boys of Summer point of reference.
It raises some significant talking points, that if we’re all honest with ourselves, we know it to be true. In saying that, some of us know it to be true because of first-hand experience. While others have picked up on it by proxy.
We all face levels of adversity, and yet… that’s not the part that defines us; the issue is how we navigate through those life experiences that define us.
You can go through truly terrible circumstances, and they could be self-inflicted. but if you graciously wade through them and come out the other side. you’ll be respected as a person of great integrity and resolve.
However! You take those same circumstances and navigate through them on a pisspoor approach and decide to play the victim card. Those are two entirely different approaches. and they will have two entirely different outcomes, with regard to how people view you.
We all know what I’m saying here.
But seriously growing up even in the best of households will present some form of issues. And if it doesn’t…?! Well, then your privilege will now become the general population problem because you have absolutely ZERO life skills and experience on how to get something done.
Before I continue on this narrative, know this: I’m talking about a specific racial/ social privilege.
I’m talking about all of you out there who have no clue what it means to struggle in life!
And even at that, the term struggle can be ambiguous. But I don’t have the time, the energy, or the desire to flesh out this post for people. this isn’t a “buffet” it’s a “diner”
You know what you’re getting here and you know what you’re not getting here if you come here with the expectation of having everything explained to you. We may have a problem. and on the inverse. If you’re coming here expecting me to provide some grandiose explanation on a simple topic. you’ll also be disappointed.
For obvious reasons though. and one practical one is. I don’t have the time to devote to writing in this capacity as of late. I love writing but my particular interests have migrated to my love for podcasting and honing that skill.
Take what I’m about to say and store it away deep down into the safe of your soul.
Me and my wife were recently discussing my work and how time-consuming it can be.
And she point-blank said to me. “You’re going to have to make a choice soon. You can either lean into your writing! or you can lean into your podcasting! BUT you CAN NOT do both and be actively engaged with me and our family, It’s just not possible.”
So I said my podcast. because that’s where things were migrated to.
If you do nothing else right in the world listen to your wife even when you disagree with her. listen to her. you may not agree. and you may actually argue about things but listen, because you know what you can do!?
Walk away from the conversation and seriously consider what was said. Even if, as I said, You don’t agree. Let it marinate! See where it goes a day or 2 from that discussion. you may be surprised…
Maybe you’re saying but you don’t understand, my wife is XYZ!
Well, to that, I say, regardless of which brain was doing the planning before you got serious about each other and maybe even got married. If you’re married, Guess what!?
Part of those vows you made stated “UNTIL DEATH DO YOU PART”
So buckle up buttercup! there are actually a handful of justifications for leaving your spouse.
And “she told me to be more involved with them and my family instead of your little hobbies and side projects that go nowhere.” is not grounds for divorce.
With all that said If you take nothing else away from this blurb, remember this part:
”Reflecting on the journey of life, one might feel a sense of disillusionment, akin to the fading echoes of the “Boys of Summer”. The responsibilities of adulthood, the unmet expectations, and the dreams deferred can often lead to a sense of disappointment. However, it’s important to remember that amidst this complexity, there lies the power of choice. Much like George Bailey in “It’s a Wonderful Life”, making wise decisions can lead to a life of profound impact and fulfillment. It’s a beacon of hope that illuminates the path of life, offering a sense of purpose and satisfaction. This is the essence of “adulting” - navigating through the challenges, making choices, and finding fulfillment in the journey.”