Abandoned AmericaThe older I get, the more aware I am that being critical rather than enjoying things is not a sign of intelligence or wisdom. Not loving things - movies, art, music, people, situations - because of their weaknesses doesn't make you better than them, it means you're unable to see past imperfections. Sure, some things absolutely are bad & should be left behind - but being hypercritical denies you joy. I need reminded of this every day. Too many things are legit bad to throw out good ones too.
If you find your response to popular movies, albums, books, etc is "I don't like them because (x, y, and z)" maybe it's not because you're not smarter than everyone else, maybe you're just outsmarting your own ability to enjoy things that aren't perfect
Before replies get too far: criticism has its place. Not liking things is fine. Not everything is meant for everyone, do what works for you. But! If your sole purpose of spending time with most things is to pry apart what makes them bad, you could definitely be doing better things with your life, like finding and spending time with the things you do love.
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oh dear lord.... I love that you have chronicled so much of lost America. And I agree if someone doesn't like something - just don't like it and move on. Social Media has given license to basement dwellers to tell other people that they disagree with them anonymously. Your post is precious and I feel the pain you must feel in order to make the post.
oh dear lord.... I love that you have chronicled so much of lost America. And I agree if someone doesn't like something - just don't like it and move on. Social Media has given license to basement dwellers to tell other people that they disagree with them anonymously. Your post is precious and I feel the pain you must feel in order to make the post.
@PJFlyers thank you for the compassion! I actually wrote it mostly to remind myself not to be over critical and hoped maybe other people would find some use in it
@AbandonedAmerica
Keep on keeping on. I look forward to and hold dear your posts
Keep on keeping on. I look forward to and hold dear your posts
@PJFlyers thank you!