Synonym: Lacking depth
Antonyms: Profound
I don't know why I haven't ever examined the idea of being, or becoming one dimensional in my life before. Perhaps because I've never really seen it as an option the way I do now.
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| How I feel about being one dimensional. And a way to combat it - 3D goggles. |
Living in this world of a "twenty something" has gradually revealed many things to me. I anticipated "growing up" to include some lessons, and I have been 100% right in that regard. What I did not anticipate was how easy it is to become, and how difficult it can be to not become, one dimensional.
My usage of the term is fairly loose, as I think it's impossible for any human to be completely one dimensional. However, the real world, and adjusting to it makes it easy to get on a narrowed path. Initially because, it is a transition and from there, it is very easy to get used to the status quo, which isn't so bad".You have a bittersweet feeling about this whole "adult" thing and you start to relate to songs like Bruce Springsteen's "Glory Days".
This is a funny and nostalgic time where we figure out the things we are moving on from, or moving forward with in "real life". This is tricky, and depending on what we decide, this whole figuring out thing can make us feel like our "Glory Days" are over.
Everyone's versions of "Glory Days" are different, but regardless we've all had to let parts of them go. For instance, it is no longer acceptable to tape beer bottles to both of your hands and then race to see who can finish them first, and without puking. It is also, (painfully) unacceptable to pile on sparkly eye shadow to go have scorpion bowls at the Asian restaurant down the street, or anywhere.
There are more to our "Glory Days" than that (hopefully), but those are clear cut things we can look back upon fondly, and say "never again". However, there are certain aspects that are less clear cut and can end up being sacrificed for the "real world". With that gray area we tend to loose sight of the crazy things we dreamed of doing, that trip we wanted to take or a passion we've always held onto. In the real world, those things take a little more work, but now more than ever, they are possible. Those things will actually never be more possible again in our lifetimes.
You can say that I'm in denial or naive, but I'm convinced I am still in my "Glory Days" and that I can drag them out for awhile. No, I don't live like Beyonce, and yes, the aspects of my "Glory Days" have certainly shifted, but they are not gone altogether (I still have the sparkly eye-shadow, I just don't use it.)
Most recently, I've gotten back in touch with a passion of mine that I let go by the wayside while figuring out my way in the "real world". Sure it makes me a bit busier, but it also makes me so much happier. It also has shut down the feelings of turning into a "has been" in something that I love. I didn't realize how crappy of a feeling that was until it disappeared. And guess what, my "real world" is doing just fine, actually better than ever.
When you add dimension to your life, you will be surprised by those whom step up to support you and encourage you. People who you look up to will tell you how they wished they had done more of that, and to go for it. People around you will become genuinely interested and intrigued by your endeavors. Of course, there will be people who are less encouraging, but that should just confirm that you're breaking the mold, and thats a good thing.
Quite frankly, I don't care if you're 25 or 60, we don't have to surrender our "Glory Days". It seems more older people these days get that, than us younger "kids". So I'm calling out my generation here!
I love this song, but I don't plan on relating to it anytime soon.
Everyone's versions of "Glory Days" are different, but regardless we've all had to let parts of them go. For instance, it is no longer acceptable to tape beer bottles to both of your hands and then race to see who can finish them first, and without puking. It is also, (painfully) unacceptable to pile on sparkly eye shadow to go have scorpion bowls at the Asian restaurant down the street, or anywhere.
There are more to our "Glory Days" than that (hopefully), but those are clear cut things we can look back upon fondly, and say "never again". However, there are certain aspects that are less clear cut and can end up being sacrificed for the "real world". With that gray area we tend to loose sight of the crazy things we dreamed of doing, that trip we wanted to take or a passion we've always held onto. In the real world, those things take a little more work, but now more than ever, they are possible. Those things will actually never be more possible again in our lifetimes.
You can say that I'm in denial or naive, but I'm convinced I am still in my "Glory Days" and that I can drag them out for awhile. No, I don't live like Beyonce, and yes, the aspects of my "Glory Days" have certainly shifted, but they are not gone altogether (I still have the sparkly eye-shadow, I just don't use it.)
Most recently, I've gotten back in touch with a passion of mine that I let go by the wayside while figuring out my way in the "real world". Sure it makes me a bit busier, but it also makes me so much happier. It also has shut down the feelings of turning into a "has been" in something that I love. I didn't realize how crappy of a feeling that was until it disappeared. And guess what, my "real world" is doing just fine, actually better than ever.
When you add dimension to your life, you will be surprised by those whom step up to support you and encourage you. People who you look up to will tell you how they wished they had done more of that, and to go for it. People around you will become genuinely interested and intrigued by your endeavors. Of course, there will be people who are less encouraging, but that should just confirm that you're breaking the mold, and thats a good thing.
Quite frankly, I don't care if you're 25 or 60, we don't have to surrender our "Glory Days". It seems more older people these days get that, than us younger "kids". So I'm calling out my generation here!
I love this song, but I don't plan on relating to it anytime soon.
