Sitting in my dorm room on a sunny Monday afternoon. This weekend was very interesting. For those of you that stayed in Lawrence, you might have gone to the basketball game. KU dominated an outmatched Iowa State team. Is it possible to live in Lawrence and not be a basketball fan? Come this time of year, you get all kinds of folks interested in basketball. Back in high school, only the jocks, their girlfriends, and the band attended the sporting events. Now, there's this huge melting pot of humanity that follows KU basketball. I've met lots of people in both my philosophy and business classes that talk about KU basketball. Hey, if it bring people together, chances are it's probably a positive thing.
There's so much to learn and so little time. Everyday, I kick myself for taking time to relax. Rationally, I know that the mind and body need leisure time, but I have a tough time translating that thought into action. I cannot slow down, even for a minute. What would happen if I slowed down? Complacency might creep into my life. I might become self-satisfied with my accomplishments and achievements, which is a terrible thing.
Earlier this week, I listened to an apt description for most of the conversations I hear in Lawrence. In their track, "Sounds of Silence", Simon and Garfunkel sing about "people talking without speaking, people hearing without listening". There's nothing wrong with taking a few moments to collect your thoughts before you speak. Just out of curiosity, I tracked how many times I heard the incorrect usage of the word 'like' today. I counted to fifty by 11 A.M. and decided pursuing the project was futile. The poor use of the English language bows down to a larger problem that I am noticing--an overall lack of inner calm and tranquility. The energy that is used to complain can be saved for more productive activities. Generally, my mind is concentrated on my tasks. I must be calm to make it through the schedule I have set up for myself. If I lose my cool, if I let it get to me, calamity will be the result. This world can drive you insane if you don't maintain a calm, steady mind.
Today is Valentine's Day, which doesn't mean much to all of us who are single. My friend and I noticed an interesting trend in commercials over the past few days. Every Valentine's Day commercial we saw was directed towards men. We heard slogans such as "Buy her something special for Valentine's Day". Quite honestly, Valentine's Day is more about buying things for the girl than anything else.
I hope everyone has a safe and productive week. Thanks,
Joe
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