waiting for the grab
Rachel J Macdonald (macdon50@pilot.msu.edu)
Tue, 17 Feb 1998 08:50:41 -0500 (EST)
"I think of this so much: wouldn't it be great to be grabbed by some cause
or movement and get meaning? Sometimes I even wish there was a war (but
before everyone jumps on me: I really really don't want a war, it's only
when I'm caught up in this sort of one-dimensional how can I care thinking
that I even wish for it, and even then only momentarily). Nevertheless,
war is one of the great worlds that can pull you in. All of a sudden you
have a set of equipment and goals and a range of choices; suddenly your
life has meaning and color and makes sense."
What a great message john. I must say that I agree with you about the world
seemingly lacking uses, etc. and I found what you had to say about choosing
causes fascinating. I think I'm always on the look out to find something new to
live for.
I found what you wrote about wars extremely interesting because everyone,
at least a little bit, wants to have such a cause that makes the feel PART
of something. I know that some people truly love the sport, but
college football games always strike me as a place where people cheer for their
team
and for a short time they get, though on a smaller scale, that war-like feeling
of being united against something. What a weird thing for human beings to
enjoy!
My question for you, and for your professor, is what happens if nothing
"finds" you? I'm waiting to find God and the church, etc (but you're right--I
tried to choose it and it just didn't work) but in the mean time I feel a
little lost. But if nothing finds you and you can't choose something, what are
you supposed to do with your life?
Let me know what you think,
Rachel