I just got back from a trip to do a play in Palm Springs. I didn't bring my computer, so for the most part I didn't look at facebook, or check the news. Occasionally I did so with my phone, but I tried to vacate. I'm not very good at it. It takes a few days to get in the groove of relaxing, and we really only had a couple days without rehearsal, and those had shows. It was nice spending time with people, and getting to know the cast more. My boyfriend was able to tag along, as I had my own room, so that was nice as well. I notice, though, once again, that I'm not a champion relaxer.
It was nice, though, to take a bit of a break from the world. I'm not quite ready to go back to work tomorrow. I logged onto facebook and saw some great things, but also this upsetting article about the horrible state of our oceans. Do not read unless you like feeling sad and powerless.
I can only control my own little world. And really, I can't even control that. I can only be in it. I jumped on here today just to give my fingers some exercise and to run my brain a little. I'm not sure I even have a point, except that I can only be where I am.
I don't think I really missed facebook. It was nice to sit and actually chat with people. We had a couple of mornings around the pool, and some time around tables and meals. I feel fortunate that I have the chance to do things like this with great people.
The state of the ocean can make me despondent, but there is no point in despair. If anything, I'm learning that despair, depression, despondency, fatalism, complaint, anger have little solution embedded in them unless they spur you on to action.
I'm very sad about the ocean, but I can't wring my hands. I can possibly do some research and see what I can do, if anything.
Like I said, I don't really have a point. The world can be overwhelming. I know it's important to take the chance to step out of the usual every once in a while or my engine will be completely flooded, but it's also important to do things so that when I do step out, its worthwhile.
Or maybe it's time to notice that I'm looking at a four day trip with two days of rehearsal and three performances as a vacation.
Um. I think I'm tired. Good night.
2 comments:
Sometimes we just need to exercise of brains by writing the things that are on our hearts... like the state of the Pacific ocean, which is a sad state right now from the Fukushima radiation =( It is a sad state of affairs for our ecological system.
Sounds like your trip was fun. I just got back from my vacation. I went to Vermont, Connecticut, Mass and Maine and NH! It was fantastical and mesmerizing as it was peak weekend in Vermont! It is hard to relax on vacations and yours sounded more like a working trip! I'm glad you were able to have your boyfriend along. It's nice when we can relax with our significant others on a vacation even if it is a mini one!
Yes, it is really great to be able to do. I love the Northeast at this time of year. So beautiful! Sounds like a great time!
Post a Comment