I’ve been a die hard horror movie fan for as along as I can
remember, the more destructive and menacing the better. But lately, its
becoming so disturbing for me to watch because the world is starting to reflex
what was once just crazy unrealistic theatrics on the big screen. I fear
watching the next horror film for fear that its more a reflection of society
than a grotesque fantasy world that is gone once the film is over. Let me
explain what happened…
Yesterday I came across a short film named First Date, Last Date
– its only 6 minutes long. But in that 6 minutes the film captures the destructive
nature and chaos of man when the end of the world is upon us. It is depressing –
no joke – but there is a spark of hope that is touching, if only for a brief
time. It gave me the sense that no matter how bad things are, we as people
still have the option to make the most of the life we have.
I say all this because things have becoming more and more
violent every year. The moral compass of societies has been turned in such a
way that people are looking to wolves barely concealed in sheep’s clothing to
save them, while the wolves blatantly and with glee strip people of their
values, dignity, self-worth and freedom all in the name “A Better Tomorrow”. It’s
a fast moving train that seems continues to move with fury down a track headed
to nowhere.
But in the midst of all this, where do you find peace and
stability? Where do you go when all your seeking is just basic common sense and
safety. Truth is I don’t know. I don’t know if anyone does. Some will say “Let
Go and Let God” others will say “Its Every Man For Himself”.
Maybe its both, maybe its neither … what I do know is that
no matter the circumstance it is vital to hold on to one’s sense of self. Never
cave to the mob mentality and lose your inability to think for yourself… That
one should protect and nurture the heart and soul of what it means to be human.
The ideals of scarcity thrown out by those who want you to join their side is
an illusion. This is not to say that there isn’t a depletion occurring, but
have you ever considered that the things you think you need aren’t really for
you? That those things you work so hard to horde for yourself weren’t actually
intended for you and by being a horde you are the cause of scarce resources?
Yes I know, I NEVER talk about these things out loud. I
rarely, discuss politics, religion, destruction or any such things with
others. But I read a tremendous amount of
information and for whatever reason I was compelled to write this and who knows
maybe it will ring true for someone. Maybe someone needed to hear that the uncertainty
– shame – irrationality – fear – they are experience isn’t something exclusive
to them. I experience a host of emotions while keeping myself engaged and
inform on the world. But I think I’ve also found that if I maintain my sense of
peace within myself and allow myself to experience uncertainty it gives me the
motivation to think how my actions, small they may be, can make life just a
tiny bit better.
Thanks for listening
Kat
