I don't think this is the main point of the paper but this sub-note got me really good, "... I feel we lose something in exchange. Innocence, imagination, simplicity — I’m not quite sure what to call it... I wonder how much I curb my own enjoyments because it I filter them out or let others filter out my enjoyments." I started noticing this in my own life. I saw my own imagination and creativity diminishing by the intrusion of thoughtlessness (from entertainment) or many other factors. I began to filter out joys in my life just as everyone does to make room for “maturity”? But again, I lost something. And I thank God that I notice it because I am able to now actively work against it. My methods are pretty weird considering how I am in high school, but it really has helped me retain aspects of my imagination and creativity. I literally play with kids. Freeplay. Kids have fun games many times based on pure imagination (now I think it’s diminishing partly because of social media). You could put my sisters in an empty room and they’d construct some plot to play out. I want to gain my creativity back. Looking at my siblings playing I realize how valuable it is it’s and so it’s cool that you notice its value. It’s awesome for me to read an article about what I’ve been thinking about! Keep writing!!!
And I agree with you. There are some things that I gave up because I feared it would make me too different (i.e. weird). At the same time, there are other things that I definitely needed to give up because it developed my maturity and wisdom.
For example, I'm actively fighting to keep my writing, imagination, and stories. It's something I have train because there is a natural tendency to have that fade away as I get older. But I'm also thankful that I have given up video games and too much social media. These aren't inherently bad, but I found myself feel worse and not my best when I indulge in these.
I don't think this is the main point of the paper but this sub-note got me really good, "... I feel we lose something in exchange. Innocence, imagination, simplicity — I’m not quite sure what to call it... I wonder how much I curb my own enjoyments because it I filter them out or let others filter out my enjoyments." I started noticing this in my own life. I saw my own imagination and creativity diminishing by the intrusion of thoughtlessness (from entertainment) or many other factors. I began to filter out joys in my life just as everyone does to make room for “maturity”? But again, I lost something. And I thank God that I notice it because I am able to now actively work against it. My methods are pretty weird considering how I am in high school, but it really has helped me retain aspects of my imagination and creativity. I literally play with kids. Freeplay. Kids have fun games many times based on pure imagination (now I think it’s diminishing partly because of social media). You could put my sisters in an empty room and they’d construct some plot to play out. I want to gain my creativity back. Looking at my siblings playing I realize how valuable it is it’s and so it’s cool that you notice its value. It’s awesome for me to read an article about what I’ve been thinking about! Keep writing!!!
It's a main point if it has encouraged you!
And I agree with you. There are some things that I gave up because I feared it would make me too different (i.e. weird). At the same time, there are other things that I definitely needed to give up because it developed my maturity and wisdom.
For example, I'm actively fighting to keep my writing, imagination, and stories. It's something I have train because there is a natural tendency to have that fade away as I get older. But I'm also thankful that I have given up video games and too much social media. These aren't inherently bad, but I found myself feel worse and not my best when I indulge in these.