age_of_anxiety unhinged 'consequently our age is one of frustration, anxiety, agitation, and addiction to 'dope.' somehow we must grab what we can while we can, and drown out the realization that the whole thing is futile and meaningless. this 'dope' we call our high standard of living, a violent and complex stimulation of the senses, which makes them progressively less sensitive and thus in need of yet more violent stimulation. we crave distraction - a panorama of sights, sounds, thrills, and titillations into which as much as possible must be crowded in the shortest possible time.' - alan watts 190127 ... dafremen Final conclusion: Find real meaning that gives you hope..and don't let it go until you're dead. 190128 what's it to you? who go blather from