Have you ever felt that your life was reaching a level of monotony that was actually counterproductive?
I’m at that point.
I used to feel really smart. Really. Even at Cornell, where you’re meant to feel like a small fish in a big ocean, I still felt smart. Intelligent.
Not to be confused with wise–wisdom comes through experiences determined by time, chance and the undeniable Master of our fates (God, Allah, Brahman, Buddah…) And if you don’t believe me turn on the news, Buddy. AIDS/HIV killing thousands, food prices skyrocketing, hurricanes destroying everything in its path, the stock market crashing, trees falling down, waste piling up, and clean/fresh water disappearing drop by drop. I hate to sound apolyptic because this is not a discussion of spirital or religious matters…
Anyway, lately I’ve been feeling really behind on current events and just having a basic understanding of things. I used to read a lot more and though it was mostly textbook crap, it was always reinforced with some article or lecture of enriching perspectives. I do not feel unintelligent…but as they say, the brain is muscle, and my brain has been in couch potato mode for far too long.
That being said, I’ve decided to not only read fictional novels but I’ve subscribed to numerous publications including: The Economist, The Harvard Business Review, and The Smithsonian. Hey, it’s a start.
So… regular excerise…check. Italian classes…check. Diverse literature…check.
Anyone have more suggestions?
