Title: The human spirit is a profound and beautiful thing.
Post by: karadan on June 30, 2008, 01:06:33 PM
Post by: karadan on June 30, 2008, 01:06:33 PM
The coming together of a group of people to have fun, is for me, one of the most enlightening things in life.
I spent this weekend partying. I'm lucky that i live close to Dartmoor in one of the most sparsely populated parts of the UK. The village i live in has a vibrant population of people throughout the entire age spectrum. Every now and then, someone organizes a party in the local forest.
Like usual, the one this weekend was incredible. It was nestled in a small clearing surrounded by dense forest. Large granite rocks poking out of the ground in various places provided decent seating whilst the lights suspended in the trees created the right level of visual stimulus. The music was pumping and the 200-strong crowd were completely up for a good time. I knew a good 60% of the people there.
At some point in the evening i sat on a rock and surveyed the throng of dancing people. Everyone was smiling or laughing. It was at this point i realised you cannot beat camaraderie and friendship. The points with which people can relate to can become the most profoundly deep connection which is, i believe, one of the most beautifully enjoyable things life has to offer.
Sitting there made me realise how lucky myself and my companions are. We've been allowed to cultivate friendships with such depth and scale without any outside influences stifling this meeting of minds. A deep love surrounds all my friends here. Everyone looks out for each other. If someone needs help, their friends literally fall over each other to come to their aid.
In an increasingly volatile and unpredictable world, love and compassion on this scale really gives me hope. The fact that people are still growing up adopting love, respect, friendship and camaraderie as their core values means that all is not lost for us - at least from my perspective anyway.
So, after this amazingly successful weekend, i'm sat at work with an immensely content feeling that life is good. Life will continue to be good as long as we all want it. If life is not currently very good, then make yourself a situation where it can become good again. If that means moving away to greener pastures, then so be it.
I trust you all had equally amazing weekends
I spent this weekend partying. I'm lucky that i live close to Dartmoor in one of the most sparsely populated parts of the UK. The village i live in has a vibrant population of people throughout the entire age spectrum. Every now and then, someone organizes a party in the local forest.
Like usual, the one this weekend was incredible. It was nestled in a small clearing surrounded by dense forest. Large granite rocks poking out of the ground in various places provided decent seating whilst the lights suspended in the trees created the right level of visual stimulus. The music was pumping and the 200-strong crowd were completely up for a good time. I knew a good 60% of the people there.
At some point in the evening i sat on a rock and surveyed the throng of dancing people. Everyone was smiling or laughing. It was at this point i realised you cannot beat camaraderie and friendship. The points with which people can relate to can become the most profoundly deep connection which is, i believe, one of the most beautifully enjoyable things life has to offer.
Sitting there made me realise how lucky myself and my companions are. We've been allowed to cultivate friendships with such depth and scale without any outside influences stifling this meeting of minds. A deep love surrounds all my friends here. Everyone looks out for each other. If someone needs help, their friends literally fall over each other to come to their aid.
In an increasingly volatile and unpredictable world, love and compassion on this scale really gives me hope. The fact that people are still growing up adopting love, respect, friendship and camaraderie as their core values means that all is not lost for us - at least from my perspective anyway.
So, after this amazingly successful weekend, i'm sat at work with an immensely content feeling that life is good. Life will continue to be good as long as we all want it. If life is not currently very good, then make yourself a situation where it can become good again. If that means moving away to greener pastures, then so be it.
I trust you all had equally amazing weekends
Title: Re: The human spirit is a profound and beautiful thing.
Post by: susangail on June 30, 2008, 06:34:18 PM
Post by: susangail on June 30, 2008, 06:34:18 PM
Quote from: "karadan"In an increasingly volatile and unpredictable world, love and compassion on this scale really gives me hope. The fact that people are still growing up adopting love, respect, friendship and camaraderie as their core values means that all is not lost for us - at least from my perspective anyway.I agree. There's always hope. Life is beautiful even with all the ugly.
Quote from: "karadan"So, after this amazingly successful weekend, i'm sat at work with an immensely content feeling that life is good. Life will continue to be good as long as we all want it. If life is not currently very good, then make yourself a situation where it can become good again. If that means moving away to greener pastures, then so be it.Exactly. Life sucks, it's not anything new. But it only continues to suck if you let it.
Quote from: "karadan"I trust you all had equally amazing weekendsDespite that I got my wisdom teeth out of Friday... yes I actually did have a great weekend! I saw two amazing movies and saw my best friend after she'd been gone for two weeks.
Title: Re: The human spirit is a profound and beautiful thing.
Post by: leftyguitarjoe on June 30, 2008, 06:57:18 PM
Post by: leftyguitarjoe on June 30, 2008, 06:57:18 PM
My weekend was pretty good.
I saw two sisters of mine that I had not seen in about 10 years.
I saw two sisters of mine that I had not seen in about 10 years.
Title: Re: The human spirit is a profound and beautiful thing.
Post by: Loffler on June 30, 2008, 08:05:02 PM
Post by: Loffler on June 30, 2008, 08:05:02 PM
Yeah, I had a good weekend. I got engaged.
Title: Re: The human spirit is a profound and beautiful thing.
Post by: McQ on June 30, 2008, 09:53:23 PM
Post by: McQ on June 30, 2008, 09:53:23 PM
Nice post, karadan. Yep, as often as I think that I want to be alone and away from people at times, there's nothing like good friends and fun to boost you.
And congratulations, Loffler, on your engagement! Set a date yet for the wedding?
And congratulations, Loffler, on your engagement! Set a date yet for the wedding?
Title: Re: The human spirit is a profound and beautiful thing.
Post by: Loffler on June 30, 2008, 10:11:02 PM
Post by: Loffler on June 30, 2008, 10:11:02 PM
Quote from: "McQ"And congratulations, Loffler, on your engagement! Set a date yet for the wedding?
No way. I intend to enjoy this stage for a while first.
Title: Re: The human spirit is a profound and beautiful thing.
Post by: susangail on June 30, 2008, 10:20:39 PM
Post by: susangail on June 30, 2008, 10:20:39 PM
Quote from: "Loffler"Yeah, I had a good weekend. I got engaged.Congrats!!
Title: Re: The human spirit is a profound and beautiful thing.
Post by: leftyguitarjoe on June 30, 2008, 10:23:42 PM
Post by: leftyguitarjoe on June 30, 2008, 10:23:42 PM
Quote from: "Loffler"Yeah, I had a good weekend. I got engaged.
Awesome!!!
Love is an amazing emotion!!!
Title: Re: The human spirit is a profound and beautiful thing.
Post by: myleviathan on June 30, 2008, 11:17:49 PM
Post by: myleviathan on June 30, 2008, 11:17:49 PM
That sounds like the greatest party ever. Seriously, a party in the forest? In the UK? I wish I was there. 
Title: Re: The human spirit is a profound and beautiful thing.
Post by: karadan on July 02, 2008, 11:48:03 AM
Post by: karadan on July 02, 2008, 11:48:03 AM
Quote from: "myleviathan"That sounds like the greatest party ever. Seriously, a party in the forest? In the UK? I wish I was there. :) It is the most staggeringly beautiful part of the world. I'll post a bunch of pics when i get back from work.
Congratulations on your engagement Loffler