tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8673215879228376458.post6281042651704829598..comments2023-10-16T05:58:57.573-07:00Comments on WESTCOAST WALKER: WHEN THE SIGNS MAKE NO SENSE...Westcoast Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17431692491603570310noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8673215879228376458.post-40706746240440797962008-02-27T10:13:00.000-08:002008-02-27T10:13:00.000-08:00Wow - thanks for all the really thoughtful comment...Wow - thanks for all the really thoughtful comments!<BR/><BR/>Kevin - I agree with you about the pitfalls of post-modern tribalism, in the absence of a larger narrative we seek solace through affiliation with like minded people - this isn't bad in and of itself, though I agree that seeking out unifying elements is essential.<BR/><BR/>Liberality - I like your line of thinking, perhaps a series of small, though not insignificant steps is important, and you are right in noting that we still have to function within this world and find ways of balancing things out. I think the internal tension is important,as is ongoing reflection on such matters. The folks I feel sorry for are those who stop (or choose) not to live within this tension. <BR/><BR/>Dean - Those essential moments/people in our lives are important reminders of where we find meaning, of what makes life livable. Being "in the moment" is a challenge while in the midst of the busyness and noise of life, though when we are able to strip away the layers those simple joys really do shine through.Westcoast Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17431692491603570310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8673215879228376458.post-6698134334455972002008-02-27T09:04:00.000-08:002008-02-27T09:04:00.000-08:00That is beautiful-- almost poetic in it's imagery....That is beautiful-- almost poetic in it's imagery.<BR/><BR/>It's sad that sometimes I catch myself experiencing a rare feeling of euphoria and don't recognize right away that I'm feeling happy. These moments sneak up on me when I'm thinking about my wife and kids, my dogs, camping -- being home.<BR/><BR/>The big ticket things don't keep one happy. They keep us distracted from the fact we're not happy.Dean Wormerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06214049238722718299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8673215879228376458.post-5891108864996349602008-02-25T17:37:00.000-08:002008-02-25T17:37:00.000-08:00I can really relate to this post. There have been ...I can really relate to this post. There have been many times when I find myself stuck in traffic thinking "we are killing the planet" thinking about the exhaust spewing out of the tailpipe of my car but I have to go to school/work. I see the big goal which I want to reach but there are all of these obstacles in my way that are as important as well (like survival and paying my bills). I shop at Target but also try to shop at mom&pop stores too. All we can do is change one step at a time. It adds up and is important. Like now, we eat about 45% organic whereas 5 years ago I didn't know anything about organic produce vs regular supermarket fare. It is going to help? Yes, I do believe so.Life As I Know It Nowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03733963455243806298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8673215879228376458.post-34887678506959981092008-02-24T02:15:00.000-08:002008-02-24T02:15:00.000-08:00This is quite true and often times I agree we have...This is quite true and often times I agree we have fallen into a kind of chaotic netherworld where we fail to focus on that which unifies us together and instead are focused on dividing ourselves into smaller and smaller identity groups. <BR/><BR/>Hence is the paradox of post-modernism.Comrade Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11393718048145784837noreply@blogger.com