Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Ignorance is bliss...
Alright so Starbucks has had me thinking again lately... I tell ya, not only does the place serve a great cup of coffee, but it relaxes me, enhances my football knowledge/enthusiasm (Thanks Josh), and it makes me ponder things... For those of you who don't frequent the coffee palace, each cup usually has a saying on it called "The way i see it!".... These are quotes from some well known people and lesser known people, but there are statements nonetheless, that make you ponder life and all that comes with it... Of course now that Christmas time is rolling around the new cups are all Christmas looking and have no sayings... all is well though and this may be a little meant to be, becuz we all need a break from deep thought lol... Here's a quote entitled, "The way I see it #142":
"With childhood comes a brief grace period of ignorant bliss -- when you're not aware of the pain around you. That is the most special, truly unique time. It is the core of adult lament." - Barry Privett (Singer)
When i read this, i thought wow, how true is that? The world we live in is full of many distractions, threats, deadlines, things that cause us to rush and live unrealistic schedules, threats of war, violence, etc... When i was a child i was ignorant to most of this stuff... There was nothing like going to school, having fun and going home to watch TV... Going to the fair and just LOVING IT... getting some cotton candy and being thankful for it... Getting 2 Dollars and feeling like you're rich... Not having to work or provide, but just live... Just waking up and heading to the Playground and enjoying the ride of life...
When adulthood comes, it's like a lot of this disappears... In reality it's still there to some extent, but we don't take the time, nor allow ourselves mentally to enjoy the ride anymore... Life has become busy and uncomfortable... The threat of war and violence is constant in the world and we are now AWARE of... It kinda changes things... I was a little guy when Desert Storm happened and didn't think twice about it.... I'm not writing this to sound paranoid or to say i dislike life, in fact quite the opposite... I love my life and what God has given to me and where he's placed me... But there are just somedays where in the words of P. Jason, "I long for my sandbox", to play in and explore... As an adult, exploring never happens anymore, i guess because i know everything right???... Anyhow, just to say i agree with this quote to some extent... but there is that whole other side of adult life that i am so thankful for and see the NEED to move on... But Mr. Privett nailed a lot of it right on in his quote... He's actually challenged me to maybe start viewing life more like a child again... And start enjoying more of this everyday journey that we are all so blessed to have... I at times wish i could head back to the playground for one last slide... but realize things move on and God has bigger plans for our lives and the results are eternal... Still it's not a bad thing to long for that ignorance occasionally... it kinda free's the mind... Let's Keep on LIVING!
// posted by Jordan Mc @ 5:18 PM 
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nice post. I like those sayings as well and since i work there i've probably read every one at least 30 times. The teachers paid as doctors one ranks right up there with my other fave the way i see it # 76. dealing with the irony of commitment... have you come across that one?
Life is rediculouse. There is a big jump forced on us from childhood to adulthood, highschool to life on our own. It builds character, but right now, Id rather have a the simplistic and singleminded ideals of a child then have to balance all that I try so hard to do and just end up droping the ball on something. Remember that one episode of... I think its called "The Amazing Race". I never watch it, but one night I sat down with Jen, and they were like in Indonisia or something and they hade to balance a 1X6 with clay pots on it and walk through the town and deliver them unharmed. So many would fall and they would have to go back to get more. Life these days is like that, I try to do all this stuff and something breaks and I have to start over. When will my quota ever be filled. But now that I am done bloging on your blog.... I like those sayings to. Good one Jordo.
Maybe this is why I indulge in so many entertainments that appeal to younger kids... maybe I'm a little young at heart.
If I could go back to one period in my life right now I would probably pick age 5 or 6... right now I know that many things were wrong, but I was so iggnorant to them. I couldn't comprehend the world around me, and really, I didn't care. All I wanted was my barbies, my board games and my books. I think it's good to go back and dive into our childhood bliss at times...
so... you want to see happy feet next week...???
If I could go back to one period in my life right now I would probably pick age 5 or 6... right now I know that many things were wrong, but I was so iggnorant to them. I couldn't comprehend the world around me, and really, I didn't care. All I wanted was my barbies, my board games and my books. I think it's good to go back and dive into our childhood bliss at times...
so... you want to see happy feet next week...???
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It didn't really look good the first time. :p Have a good one. I shall read your blog when I get the chance...but for now...STARBUCKS ROCKS!!!!
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: 9:45 PM
Hey Jord, I heard that you were shakin up Central or something like that? Joe told me you got to speak at the day apart! That's so cool!
I'm frequenting Starbucks a little more often now...but my mainstay is the non-fat maple syrup creme. Ever tried it? It's really a steamer. I had a sip of my friend's eggnog toffee nut latte and it was actually stinkin good. So there's an odd combination suggestion for you!
Blessings on you!
Courtney
I'm frequenting Starbucks a little more often now...but my mainstay is the non-fat maple syrup creme. Ever tried it? It's really a steamer. I had a sip of my friend's eggnog toffee nut latte and it was actually stinkin good. So there's an odd combination suggestion for you!
Blessings on you!
Courtney
Good post man.. I really like it.
Oh and you were pretty awesome when you spoke for our day of prayer at Lawson!
We should hang out sometime dude... like go for coffee or something!
Oh and you were pretty awesome when you spoke for our day of prayer at Lawson!
We should hang out sometime dude... like go for coffee or something!
That was a wicked post Jordan, I can't even tell you how many times I've felt so much the same way. I've longed for a time when things were easier but realizing it's never going to come and the responsiblities just grow. you go to school, get a job, get married, have kids, life just keeps adding them on. No wonder Paul said that if it is at all possible don't get married. And look at those that never even had a childhood like that Serge? guy from Teen Challenge. But I definetly agree with Travis. I definetly feel like there is too much of a jump....and hey! you're and adult now, welcome to the real world. *gulp* oh and if you read my blog it kind of made me think so you might see a couple references to this blog you just wrote. But sorry I too am blogging in your comment section.
Ciao
Ciao
Ignorance is bliss? Well it can be. I think it is for the person who is ignorant or chooses to be. But I do not think it is so blissful for those who know the person is ignorant. I mean if I was ignorant of a friends feelings I could do whatever and be happy about it but my friend would not want to be my friend for much longer if their emotions kept being toyed with. And there is a certain quality to being happy because you do not know anything else but that is childish joy. What makes me happy is knowing I can make others happy by simply paying attention.
Ignorance, the childish bliss.
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Ignorance, the childish bliss.
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