Weltschmerz and Ennui and Angst, Oh My.

[kv0925]

Good article: http://mentalfloss.com/article/58230/how-tell-whether-youve-got-angst-ennui-or-weltschmerz

I hate to be a downer on an already-somber day. And I agree that 2016 has overstayed its welcome. But really, can we expect 2017 to be any better? Celebrity deaths aside, you know what's slated to transpire on January 20, right? An author whose blog I often enjoy is Chuck Wendig, who penned this gem: "I mean, 2016 wasn’t a blip. It was the beginning of something. All the bad news that’s arisen isn’t isolated. It’s part of a pattern. This shit is just getting started. The bump that was 2016 isn’t a hill we’re climbing over. It’s the top of Cthulhu’s head as he emerges from the deep."

I hope that's not true, of course. But all signs point to Not So Good.

I just feel bummed. It's the time of year when reflection and introspection and resolution are all on the agenda, of course, which doesn't help. I just feel, all too often these days, like some hollow shell stuffed with all manner of bad things, and a heart that's lost its way, if it ever had one. I need to change something. I need to change everything. I have no idea where to begin.

Anyway. Sorry. Somewhat-happier post planned for tomorrow, I hope. For now, time to go home!

Comments

[thethornbird.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry you're bummed. Your life often seems very colorful through the lens of LJ and your lovely photos...

[cp.livejournal.com]

I appreciate that, and really you're right, I've got things pretty good. I should focus more on that. But now and then the 5 or 10% of stuff that I think should be going better overshadows all the stuff that's going well, you know? I guess that's not too unusual. I just need to learn to accentuate the positive, as the song goes. :)