This is a topic that comes up a lot in classic music. Steve Earle, The Rolling Stones and Otis Redding all sang about how they couldn't get any, and Jackie Wilson enumerated the things he wanted his girl to give him so he would be so.
It's also something that "fans" of anything have to deal with. Unless a performer dies or a TV series signs off for good, you have to keep in touch with what they do (unless, as happens so much now, you disown them for bad public and private behavior). It's an endless collecting cycle that only stops when the collector is gone. My father, for example, has such a large collection of vinyl records that he ended up being profiled in a local publication, and I am emulating him with my preferred CD format purchases.
And some people never will be satisfied. In Canada, we have a Westminster Parliament a la Britain, and with that comes a position called Leader Of The Opposition, whose sole function is to bitch and moan about whatever the government does. The current one always sounds like he never will be satisfied...
David, I always learn something from you, so thank you, and I do love a job where all you get to do is bitch and moan... probably very competitive to win that slot!
I am 'spiraling' too, a lot these days. But the inherent sense of self-worth keeps me going. I would like to add one more way to latch onto the sense of worthiness or self-satisfaction - being around lovely people, in my case, my husband who makes sure to remind me of my goodness.
I remember reading one of your stories on Medium in which you mentioned your father-in-law, what a cool guy!
Agree--there is an "always striving for more" trend that takes age, fatigue and wisdom to partially undo. I am glad you've conquered those feelings and can now enjoy some hard-won peace.
This is a topic that comes up a lot in classic music. Steve Earle, The Rolling Stones and Otis Redding all sang about how they couldn't get any, and Jackie Wilson enumerated the things he wanted his girl to give him so he would be so.
It's also something that "fans" of anything have to deal with. Unless a performer dies or a TV series signs off for good, you have to keep in touch with what they do (unless, as happens so much now, you disown them for bad public and private behavior). It's an endless collecting cycle that only stops when the collector is gone. My father, for example, has such a large collection of vinyl records that he ended up being profiled in a local publication, and I am emulating him with my preferred CD format purchases.
And some people never will be satisfied. In Canada, we have a Westminster Parliament a la Britain, and with that comes a position called Leader Of The Opposition, whose sole function is to bitch and moan about whatever the government does. The current one always sounds like he never will be satisfied...
David, I always learn something from you, so thank you, and I do love a job where all you get to do is bitch and moan... probably very competitive to win that slot!
It DOES come with a nice house attached...
I am 'spiraling' too, a lot these days. But the inherent sense of self-worth keeps me going. I would like to add one more way to latch onto the sense of worthiness or self-satisfaction - being around lovely people, in my case, my husband who makes sure to remind me of my goodness.
I remember reading one of your stories on Medium in which you mentioned your father-in-law, what a cool guy!
Completely. Good people around you are essential and my father-in-law is the best
Agree--there is an "always striving for more" trend that takes age, fatigue and wisdom to partially undo. I am glad you've conquered those feelings and can now enjoy some hard-won peace.