Seasonally, we're changing. There are more browns in the landscape, more frequenting northern winds, and a caloric sense of urgency from the foragers of the forest. Recently, I harvested a deer off of the same field where I find arrowheads in the spring when they till. There's a primitive connectivity to the hunters that came before me that warms the soul.
It's good to have followers. A lot of you upon reading that sense that I'm referring to social media. I'm speaking though in the broader societal definition of the word. We need sheep and we need shepherds to keep things moving along. And, while I'm an advocate of the "dare to be different" model of thinking, doing what other people do isn't a harmful activity as long as it's rooted in the improvement of the individual and/or tribe.
We do what our circle does. We're wired that way and our herd mentality has helped us climb the mammalian totem pole (contradicting, the most important chiefs were actually documented at the bottom of actual tribal totem poles for increased viewership. Save that nugget for trivia night).
In the age of the internet, it seems that everything has been done and the pursuit of discovery is minimal. But that's why personal discovery is even more vital.
For the sake of your human enrichment, if an audit of your hobbies includes watching a screen or keeping up with other people's happenings, I'd encourage you to throw a little cayenne into your spare time activities.
Try to discover your own new entertainment. Maybe it's woodworking, reading a book each month, growing a garden or chickens (thanks covid), or simply looking for old rocks in a tilled-up field. Albeit, it may not be a brand new concept, but it's new to you and better for your soul than keeping up with the Jones'.
New in my life: Subtle sustainability via the Mighty Oak and Black Walnut. Fuzzy socks, hardwood floors, and a smoking hot cup of coffee. Shoulder workouts finally paid off.
Keep smilin'
JM
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