Even being one of the privileged sons of this nation, I have been struggling with meaning and happiness in my own life, wrestling with the meaninglessness of it all. I have realized that happiness in my own life is a momentary experience. I dont believe in the absurdist quest towards money, knowing from personal experience, it will never buy happiness. I know that there is a broader purpose out there, but I havent found it, yet. Being on a precipice, looking into the darkness of the void, I am starting to realize that selfless compassion maybe the only fulfilling path I could take in my life. I dont have answers, for you, or for me. But, watching this movie about Allan reminds me that the greatest purpose an individual could have, could be in providing for others: love, shelter, compassion, empathy, and service. I have some big choices in front of me, no clear direction, a cursed cynicism towards broader culture and society, and Im in constant battle with my own demons. And still, I am beginning to see the foundation of the path forward. A light in the darkness. Its just not what I ever expected for my own life. How do we balance the childhood dreams of our youth, the selfishness of our own egos, the moral underpinnings of our development, the emotional experiences of our bodies, the shadowy weight we all carry, and the visions we hold for the world we WANT to live in. This is where im at. Any advice would be appreciated, and I apologize for the relative heaviness and cryptic nature of the post. Either way, I hope you enjoy this short movie and are compelled by the story it tells. WE (the large we) need more of this - of compassion - in our world.
Posted on: Thu, 30 Oct 2014 19:26:27 +0000
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