Thursday, March 4, 2010

accrochez votre char a une etoile

There is a picture of a starfish lying on a beach. The caption reads: just because you think you're a star, doesn't mean you're going anywhere.

Another poster has a picture of a snowflake: Always remember that you are unique, just like everyone else.

I'm curious about the dichotomy of maturity and immaturity, or seriousness and frivolity. Clearly there are those among us who take ourselves far too seriously. Equally, there are many among us who take very little seriously. Where is the balance between being forward thinking, achievement-centered and tight-lipped on one side, and realizing the ridiculousness of our situation on the other.

A third poster has a picture of fries: Not everyone gets to be an astronaut.

How do you find the balance between bacchanalian frivolity, detached passivity and ambitious purpose?

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