Flatland and getting old
Submitted by Once a Boy on January 13 2001 15:59:33
In reply to Getting older sucks submitted by Jimf3 on January 13 2001 15:39:17
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Actually it's a book anyone can read. You don't need to know calculus to get the idea. It is a enlightening story of these creatures in Flatland. I read it in college while getting my masters degree, but I have had high school students read it because it radically changed my view on things! I'm sure your local library has the book Flatland. In the previous post, I mentioned pardigms falling away (like the "solidness" of objects and the earth being centered). Although I read the book for a non-euclidean geometry course, Flatland was one of those books that changed a paradigm in my own thoughts about God. Of course, many life events changed my thoughts about God too! Well, good luck in your journey, and yes, getting older sucks. At 18 it was so comfortable being with boys. In my 20s, it was still comfortable to be with boys, because I looked and acted young. Now, at 35, I am finding a struggle (a paradigm shift) to move into love relationships with a woman (again...I did it in my early 20s). In fact, I am off to a mainly adult party. At most parties, I would often end up with kids: shooting off 2-liter water bottles, playing football, telling scary stories, spraying silly string, ect. Now, I am getting old, and you are right it sucks. But it might just be a new and exciting adventure! Pray for me to get the "hots" for some lady, so I can begin a new adventure of raising my own family some day. Thanks. And remember I called you an idiot or an asshole. Figured I let you know...I think your okay. Best wishes on your journey in life! Gotta Go...catch ya later! ~Once a Boy |
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