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BLUENOTEBILLY

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Me too used to play guitar and piano. whats the point. no one will listen. call you old and out of touch online if you post music. Everyone has to be Malmsteen/Petrucci/Vai level shred to get any cred. No one wants to listen to music just licks jumbled together with no imagination.
TV shows suck. Rife is Pedo/Homo propaganda
The only thing left is Books give them time to burn them all . We're d00000med .

Sports too every thing is politicized and propaganda .
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 79323610


exactly. i play malmsteen blackmore van halen hendrix type stuff. i could shred and did but enjoyed playing originals now rock truly is dead. songs convey emotions. shredding can to but for feel gilmour blackmore page hendrix grunge are for me. why bother has set in. it would be a lot of work to get my chops up. todays music is puke . a lot of artist musicians are having this going by this chat. they have ruined music! i like big band jazz classical blues rock fusian folk and some rap hip hop but since 2000 ITS HORRIBLE DEPRESSING WHAT NON MUSICIANS LIKE. HORRIBLE AVERAGE PERSO UNDER 35 MAKES FUN OF ALL THESE TREASURES. ELECTRONIC MUSIC HAS NO SOUL ALL SOUNDS THE SAME.
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Me too used to play guitar and piano. whats the point. no one will listen. call you old and out of touch online if you post music. Everyone has to be Malmsteen/Petrucci/Vai level shred to get any cred. No one wants to listen to music just licks jumbled together with no imagination.
TV shows suck. Rife is Pedo/Homo propaganda
The only thing left is Books give them time to burn them all . We're d00000med .

Sports too every thing is politicized and propaganda .
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 79323610


exactly. i play malmsteen blackmore van halen hendrix type stuff. i could shred and did but enjoyed playing originals now rock truly is dead. songs convey emotions. shredding can to but for feel gilmour blackmore page hendrix grunge are for me. why bother has set in. it would be a lot of work to get my chops up. todays music is puke . a lot of artist musicians are having this going by this chat. they have ruined music! i like big band jazz classical blues rock fusian folk and some rap hip hop but since 2000 ITS HORRIBLE DEPRESSING WHAT NON MUSICIANS LIKE. HORRIBLE AVERAGE PERSO UNDER 35 MAKES FUN OF ALL THESE TREASURES. ELECTRONIC MUSIC HAS NO SOUL ALL SOUNDS THE SAME.
 Quoting: BLUENOTEBILLY


Good music will become popular again. Who knew kids would buy record players and buy vinyl. Good music will come back. Nostalgia sells. Keep playing.
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So strange, I have felt the same way for the past week or more where I usually do not.

I think something is in the air that is causing malaise and depression.
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Me too. Just this awful feeling want to get through this month. Seems to just be dragging on forever. Don't know what it is just horrible.

Everyday just feeling so depressed despite exercise and trying to maintain interests and eating healthy.

Got some new plants and even they are doing poorly. Thought of just taking them back for a refund. Seems like even they don't want to live. Everyone wants to know when fall is coming. We have no rain and 90 degrees all the time.
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Overnight temperatures in the central va blue ridge have been in the 50s for the last several days. They spray us almost every day. The new ice age coming early to the East Coast? I have little access to un-poisoned food, so for me it's a no-brainer. The water here is for the ski resort. Period.
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this is less about OP and more about young people...

Most of what you accomplish in life, or at least the most "complex" happens in your 20s and somewhat in your 30s.

Take advantage of your youth, energy, and creativity.
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Is this coming from a fellow old folk?
 Quoting: sorrow'sTear


He pulled that number out of his butt. Highest earnings are between 50-60.
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This post confirms that nearly everyone on this site is a old, bitter fart who do nothing but congregate on GLP and spew right wing buzzwords and negativity alll damn day.
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the last couple of years I have lost a ton of muscle, skinny as hell now and no longer strive for anything. I use to come home from work and work more, landscaping by shovel and wheel barrel, years of it and I loved to create, pathways, gardens, build sheds you name it.

I do not want to be part of anything, no groups, no teams, I no longer call friends and family.

for sure it is depression and aging as I am over 60.

I am ready to be called home, returned to my maker as I do nit see much point of a fight or struggle to even live never mind better myself.

the only difference from myself and panhandling junkies is I have a pension to live on otherwise I would have a short life on the street.

sad state of affairs
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Wish I could give you a hug bro, I'm in the same boat but still do gardening for my daughter. Decided to coast on savings and odd jobs and a small stipend at 42. I used to do the work of 2 dudes and this was pre covid. No more
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It was all an illusion now the veil was removed
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You’re not alone. I think many of us are experiencing low grade depression.
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Low?
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After 2 years of seeing the worst side of humans no wonder you have lost your creative spark.
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I was married before and had a great kid. Didn't meet my second husband until he was 63 and swear to God we have had an awesome life and still do. Life in all ways is very good and we are happy. Wouldn't change a thing.
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Interesting and insightful thread.

Lots of things to ponder.
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After 2 years of seeing the worst side of humans no wonder you have lost your creative spark.
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Yup. People turning against one another over an experimental shot that cheap supplements could cure. Family and friends are forever changed. No one can be loyal to work because many threw their employees under a bus. Hospitals killed people. So it is no wonder why many aren’t just bouncing back. A lot of depression and ptsd. And just anger. Time to disconnect is needed.
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After 2 years of seeing the worst side of humans no wonder you have lost your creative spark.
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Yup. People turning against one another over an experimental shot that cheap supplements could cure. Family and friends are forever changed. No one can be loyal to work because many threw their employees under a bus. Hospitals killed people. So it is no wonder why many aren’t just bouncing back. A lot of depression and ptsd. And just anger. Time to disconnect is needed.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 80898953


There will be no healing for most in their lifetimes, nor will there be much inclination towards forgiveness. Why should there be? Repayment and reconciliation, in that order, is required, but none will be forthcoming - bank on it.

In a way, it was good all this happened. People revealed themselves quite nicely. We now know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that most Americans are nothing more than bags of liquid shit, who will turn on their friends and relatives whenever given the order by their small-g gods in media, government and the medical establishment.
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Take supplements for energy and your brain.
Have your thyroid checked.. have blood test.

Take..
Methyl B-12

Choline for the brain.. 750 mg 1/4 tsp a day.

Benfotiamine - B1 Oil Soluble.. works on Nerves..
Foot, Back, Brain and Alzheimer's..
300-600mg 2x/day.. you can not over dose.

Takes excess sugar and moves it into an energy channel.

Magnesium Bicarbonate Water - 500 a day min.

Iodine..1-3 drops

D3 .. blood test should show 50+ . 65-70 best.

Cut out Wheat, Grains and Sugar.

You are bored and living out of habit.
Get rid of your TV

Do new things..
Meet 5 new strangers a week you engage in conversation

Do things you enjoyed when you were younger. Hike, fish, swim, take up scuba diving.. flying.

What every you fear.. confront it and over come it.
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its not depression it is defeat
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I might agree. It's a time loss. Time changes things.

I'm kind of a metal guy, but I can't seriously promote myself that way at this age.

I also see that sex appeal has a lot to do with creative opportunities, or opportunities of any kind. Once old, I feel like I have to brut force myself into things, whereas a younger me was welcomed even with less to offer.
 Quoting: sorrow'sTear


You’re right!

Also, Metal is pretty much dead; I mean, rock in general is dead, but metal even moreso, there’s barely even a metal indie scene anymore.

Sure, there are still old fart rockers cranking out decent tunes and touring, but those musicians made a name for themselves when they were young; it’s hard to take musicians seriously if they’re just coming into the scene as old people, even if the music is really good! You have to have a foundation left behind from projects in your young days, have a legacy laid out, if you will.

What you can do is create an animated band, where the band members are like cartoon characters or wear suits and masks the way Gwar did and jut leave your age and true personality as ambiguous as possible.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 74742937


Also, the reason why you lose motivation and no longer do shot is because is the reward function gets lost. It’s much hard to achieve the rewards when you get older. Trying to reach a new peak in you passion feels difficult, almost impossible, plus the the fun is stripped away. Couple that with a full time job and time just running away. It’s no coincidence that you resort to porn with the little time you do have available. You do gain some cheap reward with porn and you may feel miserable when it’s over, but it’s a reward you don’t achieve in the passion you once loved.

So try to earn rewards in music again.

Also, get the fuck off the addiction which is GLP. Most people here are agreeing with you and they all ha e one thing in common....GLP...it’s no coincidence.

Good luck!
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Lots of good replies here. Thank you for the conversation!

I'd like to be more thoughtful in my reply and address specific replies, but the relentless banning prevents me from crafting a reply on anything other than my phone.

Some of what I expect to be folks younger than me have asked my age for reference. I am halfway through year 50.

Several suggestions on testosterone therapy. I guess it's sad that old is old. I wonder though, regarding depression and low testosterone: which comes first? Does depression reduce testosterone or does low testosterone cause depression?

As far as my physical condition, I'm at least above the 50 percentile. I squat weekly to twice weekly, and it's heavy. I'm not going to play numbers, but I push while listening to my body. Some days are better than others. I include other weighted and bodyweight movements, but the squat is super important to me as fitness marker. I read that squats are also super good for hormone balance and production.

I don't drink alcohol more than 2 or 3 times a year. I don't watch TV, but I do browse this place quite often. I get sun briefly but I'm not a sun worshipper guy.

I like the suggestions of entering mildly expensive hobbies, like flying. I don't have quite that much bank, but I can say that if I could get rural and out of this routine, life would be much better. Unfortunately, due in part by living life in scarcity mindset, I'll be working untill max SS withdrawal age . It is what it is.

4 or so years ago I got into hiking. Traveled to some nice places and busted my ass up mountain trails for a few good photos. This was the release; the new thing in my life. well, then covid lockdowns. So it's likely covid broke me down.

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Lots of good replies here. Thank you for the conversation!

I'd like to be more thoughtful in my reply and address specific replies, but the relentless banning prevents me from crafting a reply on anything other than my phone.

Some of what I expect to be folks younger than me have asked my age for reference. I am halfway through year 50.

Several suggestions on testosterone therapy. I guess it's sad that old is old. I wonder though, regarding depression and low testosterone: which comes first? Does depression reduce testosterone or does low testosterone cause depression?

As far as my physical condition, I'm at least above the 50 percentile. I squat weekly to twice weekly, and it's heavy. I'm not going to play numbers, but I push while listening to my body. Some days are better than others. I include other weighted and bodyweight movements, but the squat is super important to me as fitness marker. I read that squats are also super good for hormone balance and production.

I don't drink alcohol more than 2 or 3 times a year. I don't watch TV, but I do browse this place quite often. I get sun briefly but I'm not a sun worshipper guy.

I like the suggestions of entering mildly expensive hobbies, like flying. I don't have quite that much bank, but I can say that if I could get rural and out of this routine, life would be much better. Unfortunately, due in part by living life in scarcity mindset, I'll be working untill max SS withdrawal age . It is what it is.

4 or so years ago I got into hiking. Traveled to some nice places and busted my ass up mountain trails for a few good photos. This was the release; the new thing in my life. well, then covid lockdowns. So it's likely covid broke me down.
 Quoting: sorrow'sTear


Hiking is great...

As far as low-T levels go, men lose it precipitously after the age of 30 so you absolutely have to be physically active to fight the drop.

The main thing that keeps me creative, though... outside of an absolute adoration for Nature...is seeing the works of people that are better than me, which inspire me to be a better man.

There's a hugely competitive aspect to music and art.

It's all the drives me...

I really don't want to die without hitting my potential because I can't imagine a more miserable death, laden with feelings of failure and shortcomings.

This Bouguereau quote unnerves me to no end... I'll highlight the part that applies.

"Theory has no place in an artist's basic education. It is the eye and the hand that should be exercised during the impressionable years of youth. It is always possible to later acquire the accessory knowledge involved in the production of a work of art, but never — and I want to stress that point — never can the will, perseverance, and tenacity of a mature man make up for insufficient practice."



"And can there be such anguish compared to that felt by the artist who sees the realization of his dream compromised by weak execution?"


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I feel you op.

It's the damnest thing

Everything I try to do turns to shit. Gardening, cooking, any project or even any interpersonal effort.
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Lots of good replies here. Thank you for the conversation!

I'd like to be more thoughtful in my reply and address specific replies, but the relentless banning prevents me from crafting a reply on anything other than my phone.

Some of what I expect to be folks younger than me have asked my age for reference. I am halfway through year 50.

Several suggestions on testosterone therapy. I guess it's sad that old is old. I wonder though, regarding depression and low testosterone: which comes first? Does depression reduce testosterone or does low testosterone cause depression?

As far as my physical condition, I'm at least above the 50 percentile. I squat weekly to twice weekly, and it's heavy. I'm not going to play numbers, but I push while listening to my body. Some days are better than others. I include other weighted and bodyweight movements, but the squat is super important to me as fitness marker. I read that squats are also super good for hormone balance and production.

I don't drink alcohol more than 2 or 3 times a year. I don't watch TV, but I do browse this place quite often. I get sun briefly but I'm not a sun worshipper guy.

I like the suggestions of entering mildly expensive hobbies, like flying. I don't have quite that much bank, but I can say that if I could get rural and out of this routine, life would be much better. Unfortunately, due in part by living life in scarcity mindset, I'll be working untill max SS withdrawal age . It is what it is.

4 or so years ago I got into hiking. Traveled to some nice places and busted my ass up mountain trails for a few good photos. This was the release; the new thing in my life. well, then covid lockdowns. So it's likely covid broke me down.
 Quoting: sorrow'sTear


Hiking is great...

As far as low-T levels go, men lose it precipitously after the age of 30 so you absolutely have to be physically active to fight the drop.

The main thing that keeps me creative, though... outside of an absolute adoration for Nature...is seeing the works of people that are better than me, which inspire me to be a better man.

There's a hugely competitive aspect to music and art.

It's all the drives me...

I really don't want to die without hitting my potential because I can't imagine a more miserable death, laden with feelings of failure and shortcomings.

This Bouguereau quote unnerves me to no end... I'll highlight the part that applies.

"Theory has no place in an artist's basic education. It is the eye and the hand that should be exercised during the impressionable years of youth. It is always possible to later acquire the accessory knowledge involved in the production of a work of art, but never — and I want to stress that point — never can the will, perseverance, and tenacity of a mature man make up for insufficient practice."



"And can there be such anguish compared to that felt by the artist who sees the realization of his dream compromised by weak execution?"

 Quoting: BFD


The Bouguereau quote is so for real. From another view, it seems like one needs to pick a vocation very early in life, focus on it intently even from childhood and adolescence, if one hopes to be a master. But that is a different conversation entirely...
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Jeff Beck was telling Scotty Moore he had hit that wall.
Scotty told him he needed better tone, not more volume.
Ever notice that the harder you hit the smaller it sounds?
Be the water my friends.
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But now I don't any longer. The logic is that I've reached a point where there isn't enough to time left in life to bring any of to complete fruitation or I would be mocked via ageism.

Music used to be be my main thing: composing, playing, singing, recording, editing, mastering. The entire gamut. Next up was visual arts and photography. There are others, but no need to list it all to make a point.

My entire 20s through late 40s I was into it all, every day. The younger years I wouldn't sleep sometimes. Couldn't wait to get home to work on something. Weekends would be no-sleep marathons. If I had a family or social engagement that got in the way, I would be distant, annoyed or probably skip it completely.

The past two years though, I don't do anything. Interest in everything has dried completely. Music almost makes me nauseous. I can't get into anything other than my job (because I must survive), sleep, exercise, food and very basic household chores.

Maybe this is a sign that the end is near?

I wonder why...
 Quoting: sorrow'sTear


If you think about it life is kinda pointless lol so after you do enough shit its boring
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But now I don't any longer. The logic is that I've reached a point where there isn't enough to time left in life to bring any of to complete fruitation or I would be mocked via ageism.

Music used to be be my main thing: composing, playing, singing, recording, editing, mastering. The entire gamut. Next up was visual arts and photography. There are others, but no need to list it all to make a point.

My entire 20s through late 40s I was into it all, every day. The younger years I wouldn't sleep sometimes. Couldn't wait to get home to work on something. Weekends would be no-sleep marathons. If I had a family or social engagement that got in the way, I would be distant, annoyed or probably skip it completely.

The past two years though, I don't do anything. Interest in everything has dried completely. Music almost makes me nauseous. I can't get into anything other than my job (because I must survive), sleep, exercise, food and very basic household chores.

Maybe this is a sign that the end is near?

I wonder why...
 Quoting: sorrow'sTear


Testosterone levels bottomed out based at your age. Get a panel done and start taking shots in the a**. You'll perk right up
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lol
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Lots of good replies here. Thank you for the conversation!

I'd like to be more thoughtful in my reply and address specific replies, but the relentless banning prevents me from crafting a reply on anything other than my phone.

Some of what I expect to be folks younger than me have asked my age for reference. I am halfway through year 50.

Several suggestions on testosterone therapy. I guess it's sad that old is old. I wonder though, regarding depression and low testosterone: which comes first? Does depression reduce testosterone or does low testosterone cause depression?

As far as my physical condition, I'm at least above the 50 percentile. I squat weekly to twice weekly, and it's heavy. I'm not going to play numbers, but I push while listening to my body. Some days are better than others. I include other weighted and bodyweight movements, but the squat is super important to me as fitness marker. I read that squats are also super good for hormone balance and production.

I don't drink alcohol more than 2 or 3 times a year. I don't watch TV, but I do browse this place quite often. I get sun briefly but I'm not a sun worshipper guy.

I like the suggestions of entering mildly expensive hobbies, like flying. I don't have quite that much bank, but I can say that if I could get rural and out of this routine, life would be much better. Unfortunately, due in part by living life in scarcity mindset, I'll be working untill max SS withdrawal age . It is what it is.

4 or so years ago I got into hiking. Traveled to some nice places and busted my ass up mountain trails for a few good photos. This was the release; the new thing in my life. well, then covid lockdowns. So it's likely covid broke me down.
 Quoting: sorrow'sTear


Hiking is great...

As far as low-T levels go, men lose it precipitously after the age of 30 so you absolutely have to be physically active to fight the drop.

The main thing that keeps me creative, though... outside of an absolute adoration for Nature...is seeing the works of people that are better than me, which inspire me to be a better man.

There's a hugely competitive aspect to music and art.

It's all the drives me...

I really don't want to die without hitting my potential because I can't imagine a more miserable death, laden with feelings of failure and shortcomings.

This Bouguereau quote unnerves me to no end... I'll highlight the part that applies.

"Theory has no place in an artist's basic education. It is the eye and the hand that should be exercised during the impressionable years of youth. It is always possible to later acquire the accessory knowledge involved in the production of a work of art, but never — and I want to stress that point — never can the will, perseverance, and tenacity of a mature man make up for insufficient practice."



"And can there be such anguish compared to that felt by the artist who sees the realization of his dream compromised by weak execution?"

 Quoting: BFD


The Bouguereau quote is so for real. From another view, it seems like one needs to pick a vocation very early in life, focus on it intently even from childhood and adolescence, if one hopes to be a master. But that is a different conversation entirely...
 Quoting: sorrow'sTear


For sure... the main point I was making though was this:

You've spent your youth striving to do the things you used to do, and probably did it with passion.

You owe it to your younger self to find any way to accomplish the goals you once put in such a high place.

The person you once were is still inside you... somewhere.

You need to reconnect with that person.

Go to a museum or something, that always lights a fire under my ass.

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Lots of good replies here. Thank you for the conversation!

I'd like to be more thoughtful in my reply and address specific replies, but the relentless banning prevents me from crafting a reply on anything other than my phone.

Some of what I expect to be folks younger than me have asked my age for reference. I am halfway through year 50.

Several suggestions on testosterone therapy. I guess it's sad that old is old. I wonder though, regarding depression and low testosterone: which comes first? Does depression reduce testosterone or does low testosterone cause depression?

As far as my physical condition, I'm at least above the 50 percentile. I squat weekly to twice weekly, and it's heavy. I'm not going to play numbers, but I push while listening to my body. Some days are better than others. I include other weighted and bodyweight movements, but the squat is super important to me as fitness marker. I read that squats are also super good for hormone balance and production.

I don't drink alcohol more than 2 or 3 times a year. I don't watch TV, but I do browse this place quite often. I get sun briefly but I'm not a sun worshipper guy.

I like the suggestions of entering mildly expensive hobbies, like flying. I don't have quite that much bank, but I can say that if I could get rural and out of this routine, life would be much better. Unfortunately, due in part by living life in scarcity mindset, I'll be working untill max SS withdrawal age . It is what it is.

4 or so years ago I got into hiking. Traveled to some nice places and busted my ass up mountain trails for a few good photos. This was the release; the new thing in my life. well, then covid lockdowns. So it's likely covid broke me down.
 Quoting: sorrow'sTear


Hiking is great...

As far as low-T levels go, men lose it precipitously after the age of 30 so you absolutely have to be physically active to fight the drop.

The main thing that keeps me creative, though... outside of an absolute adoration for Nature...is seeing the works of people that are better than me, which inspire me to be a better man.

There's a hugely competitive aspect to music and art.

It's all the drives me...

I really don't want to die without hitting my potential because I can't imagine a more miserable death, laden with feelings of failure and shortcomings.

This Bouguereau quote unnerves me to no end... I'll highlight the part that applies.

"Theory has no place in an artist's basic education. It is the eye and the hand that should be exercised during the impressionable years of youth. It is always possible to later acquire the accessory knowledge involved in the production of a work of art, but never — and I want to stress that point — never can the will, perseverance, and tenacity of a mature man make up for insufficient practice."



"And can there be such anguish compared to that felt by the artist who sees the realization of his dream compromised by weak execution?"

 Quoting: BFD


The Bouguereau quote is so for real. From another view, it seems like one needs to pick a vocation very early in life, focus on it intently even from childhood and adolescence, if one hopes to be a master. But that is a different conversation entirely...
 Quoting: sorrow'sTear


For sure... the main point I was making though was this:

You've spent your youth striving to do the things you used to do, and probably did it with passion.

You owe it to your younger self to find any way to accomplish the goals you once put in such a high place.

The person you once were is still inside you... somewhere.

You need to reconnect with that person.

Go to a museum or something, that always lights a fire under my ass.

hf
 Quoting: BFD


That's an interesting statement. Not sure how I feel about it.
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Ecclesiastes Chapter 1



The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem.

"Vanity of vanities," says the Preacher;
"Vanity of vanities, all is vanity."

What profit has a man from all his labor
In which he toils under the sun?

One generation passes away, and another generation comes;
But the earth abides forever.

The sun also rises, and the sun goes down,
And hastens to the place where it arose.

The wind goes toward the south,
And turns around to the north;
The wind whirls about continually,
And comes again on its circuit.

All the rivers run into the sea,
Yet the sea is not full;
To the place from which the rivers come,
There they return again.

All things are full of labor;
Man cannot express it.
The eye is not satisfied with seeing,
Nor the ear filled with hearing.

That which has been is what will be,
That which is done is what will be done,
And there is nothing new under the sun.

Is there anything of which it may be said,
"See, this is new"?
It has already been in ancient times before us.

There is no remembrance of former things,
Nor will there be any remembrance of things that are to come
By those who will come after.

I, the Preacher, was king over Israel in Jerusalem.

And I set my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all that is done under heaven; this burdensome task God has given to the sons of man, by which they may be exercised.

I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and indeed, all is vanity and grasping for the wind.

What is crooked cannot be made straight,
And what is lacking cannot be numbered.

I communed with my heart, saying, "Look, I have attained greatness, and have gained more wisdom than all who were before me in Jerusalem. My heart has understood great wisdom and knowledge."

And I set my heart to know wisdom and to know madness and folly. I perceived that this also is grasping for the wind.

For in much wisdom is much grief,
And he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.



Ecclesiastes 1:1-18
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It was all an illusion now the veil was removed
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And the more intelligent a person is, the worse the repercussions. Our society is sick.

The pleasures of the flesh are becoming stale and worn out. The pleasures of the spirit don't really get explored much anymore.
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5 For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.

6 Also their love, and their hatred, and their envy, is now perished; neither have they any more a portion for ever in any thing that is done under the sun.

7 Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.
8 Let thy garments be always white; and let thy head lack no ointment.

9 Live joyfully with the wife whom thou lovest all the days of the life of thy vanity, which he hath given thee under the sun, all the days of thy vanity: for that is thy portion in this life, and in thy labour which thou takest under the sun.

10 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.


Ecclesiastes 9:5-10 King James Version





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