There we go again! Eager to write and get another blog post published, which means I will be half way through my 2025 goal as this will be my fifth! My last blog post, “Silent heroes”, was a difficult one to write. It has left a sort of a veil tinted with sadness covering my brain, and probably myself too. Sadly, life moves on, it does not stop, one can feel days passing by faster and faster. I could linger in this blue mood but dwelling in the past will definitely not change what has already happened. I could hang around in this grey cloud but this lifeless shade will definitely not make grief vanish. I could simply remain stuck in this sad moment but it would only be wasting precious time. As they say, life is indeed too short.
My usual cupán tae, a candle flickering away and definitely a blanket is needed today, typical Irish summer day (cold, damp and miserable out there). Catalan music playing in the background, it nourishes my roots. Superintendent Smudge the cat is sleeping next to me, although her ears are up which means she is keeping an eye on me and my writing duties. I would not dare to make a move, she would not allow it. In fact, I should be getting down to business or she may wake up and give me one of her looks!
…It is amazing to be you, never forget that!
I try not to repeat topics; it is a great challenge for me to squeeze my brain so I can write about something I have not already been up to. Looking through the list of what I have published, letting inspiration go wild, having great discussions with myself, an addictive exercise which releases adrenaline and makes me feel good. As I was having lunch out in our courtyard earlier, relishing the serenade by the water pond and the birds, basking in the sun, a nice cool breeze embraced me and reminded me (once again) how important it is to be seizing the moment. After my “Silent heroes” blog post it feels the right choice to go back to that old “Carpe Diem” and all the treasured messages from that iconic movie starring Robin Williams.
It was 1989 when ”Dead Poets Society” was released, my besties and I went to the cinema, we were only fifteen but that evening at the movies left a deep meaningful footprint in our lives. We went home impregnated with quotes such as “Carpe, Carpe Diem, seize the day boys; make your lives extraordinary”, “O Captain! My Captain!”, “You must strive to find your own voice”, “I stand upon my desk to remind myself that we must constantly look at things in a different way” and “No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world”, among others. The movie goes beyond the “live for today” message and becomes a super powerful reminder of how important it is to embrace one’s passions, and dare to be unique. Without being aware of it, the film became part of who we are now, of how we have sailed the ship through the years, of our shared memories.
…As long as we are alive, today is always a good day so make sure you get the most out of it..
Carpe Diem. As we rush through life pushed by the urgency of everything demanding to be done, as we stampede through days and weeks cheered by the necessity of moving forward, as we race through minutes and hours encouraged by the importance of not wasting time; we seem to lose track of what really matters, the here and now. Seizing the moment should apply to every aspect of our existence to ensure we do not miss out on any memories to make. Whether it means to pause to absorb what the day has brought us up to, whether it implies to pay attention to what is around us, whether it makes us appreciate those little things as precious gifts, whether it gets us to call that friend today rather than leaving it for another day, whether it involves keeping us grounded to be present. Make sure not to keep leaving words for tomorrow, simply say them. Ensure not to keep leaving kisses and hugs for tomorrow, simply give them to whom you love. Make certain not to postpone calls for tomorrow, simply pick up the phone. As long as we are alive, today is always a good day so make sure you get the most out of it, because tomorrow may be too late!
Find your own voice. As we make efforts to blend in the current society pushed by the urgency of social trends, as we convince ourselves to ignore our inner voice cheered by the necessity of following the crowds, as we try to hide our uniqueness encouraged by the importance of matching absurd standards; we seem to lose track of what really matters, simply be ourselves. In a world of influencers, of social media imposed paths, of constant identity loss; we need to listen to our own voice more often. In a world of blurred individuality, of unauthentic patterns to follow, of meaningless existences; we need to actively appreciate our own singularity. In a world of bland uniformity, of predictable stereotypes, of automated responses; we need to be proactively ourselves. Channelling our energy to make us shine for what we are, focusing our efforts to make us glow for whom we are, empowering our true essence to make us sparkle for simply being us. One should not be afraid to consistently emphasise their uniqueness. It is amazing to be you, never forget that!
Look at things in a different way. As we stumble through life pushed by the imposed points of views from society, as we follow the expected paths cheered by the stiffed mandatory opinions, as we adhere to the established beliefs encouraged by the judgemental majority; we seem to forget that there is always another angle to things. We are entitled to step out to think outside the box, we are allowed to step aside to turn things on their head, we are enabled to step back to see things from unusual coordinates. There is always another perspective, another dimension, another scenario. I guess it is easier to stick to those widely accepted, conventionally deeply rooted options rather than pushing ourselves out of our comfort zone to look at things in an innovative way! However, we need to be brave and have the courage to approach situations in a distinct manner. You will be amazed how an unfamiliar view can bring such a brand new and remarkable sequence of events! Next time you may think you are stuck in a maze of anticipated results, stand upon your desk to remind yourself that there is always a fresh way to see things!
…stand upon your desk to remind yourself that there is always a fresh way to see things!
My humble homage to the film that has made my life extraordinary!
Dedicated to my amazing magnis…
Jay Cee Moon ©
Jaycee Moon 