Thoughts 10/19/2005 October 19, 2005
Posted by Kelsey Martineau in Psychology, Sociology.Tags: Psychology, Sociology
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Ok so I’m going to try to have a bit more of a positive post today, or attempt it, but who knows how it will turn out. I mean, not that Palpatine was negative, but it may not have been the most uplifting topic to discuss.
Where does time go? Do you ever stop and think about that? I think back one, two, three, and even four years ago, and it seems like last week. It doesn’t feel like so much time has passed. I have a theory on why, but I have no scientific proof or evidence to back it up, but I’ll share it anyway. I think that when we are a kid, (about four through twelve) we take in a lot more. Take a trip to your local city for the first time, for an example. We leave the house, we are looking around, observing everything, taking every little detail in, trying to specifically remember it. But, as time passes, and things become routine, we don’t pay attention. To back this theory up, think about your trip to work, school, or wherever you went this morning. I almost guarantee you don’t remember most of the details. You don’t remember passing that same sign that you pass every day, simply because there is no reason to pay attention to detail as much. But when we go on a trip out of state or out of country, we remember a great deal of details, because we are able to tell others all about our experience. That’s why we get bored with routines sometimes I think. I know I do, I get really bored. I won’t lie a bit. I get tired of the same thing over and over. Getting up, coming to work, working, going home, playing games, chatting online, and going to bed, get up, and repeat. I really grow tired of it, but I guess that’s life? I think if we don’t spend our time doing meaningful, exciting things, a lot is going to pass us by in life. But, for the most part, most of us will not make a difference. Most of us won’t change the world; most of us won’t sway the political views, religious views, or anything of the sort, of anyone. But that doesn’t mean we can’t at least try.
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