Academic Journal.
Query: How do you judge what is a "quality" life?
One's status, privelages and placement in society, do not alone state one's "quality". "Quality", in and of itself is something defined by the eye of the beholder. Back to the placement however, it is obvious one whom is homeless, and regularly attends the "Dorothy Day Center" (Where father works, tis a homeless relief center) might be living a derelict life-style, brooding in their own misfortune. Indeed they are derelict. However, father has noticed that they all cling happily, and ignorantly to their various addictions. So to them, they posess a quality life.
I suppose though, that this is regarding to what I would find to be a quality life, unto myself. As of late, I've found out what I -really- want to do that seems remotely plausible. And that is to be the first "Martian Musician". There will be a day soon when we perfect Anti-matter propulsion (We've some two-billionths of a gram that is sustainable right now), and colonize the red planet. And as much as I love the Blue-green of this planet...It is succumbing to Grey technology. By the time I reach middle-age, there will be very little of it left. And the only difference of Baron Mars, and Earth, will be the over population.
Even if I'm not a "Martian Musician", to compose and play music whillst being able to live up to the standards of society is what I'd find to be reaking of "quality". Happiness is another, if not THE most important aspect. A ready supply of wicked tunes, a bed, computer, TV with -limited- cable (MTV2 late night and NASA channel are all I watch), and all my musical mediums within reach would spawn this happiness.
Give me the ability to explore. That's the only thing that surpasses my love of music. Explore, and Experience. Experience, broadens knowledge and lessens ignorance. I think nothing can be truthfully said until you've experienced for yourself. The more experience you have the wider range, and palpability you have for defining quality. Simply becuase, "Ignorance is Bliss" (going back to the Dorothy Dayians mentioned earlier).
All in all though, I will not focus my expectations so much on the future, but the experience now and what must be done according to the immediate fore-see-able future that will lay -potential- paths open. The world is about to go under an amazing change. Were I Legolas from Lord of the Rings, I'd say some cheesy thing, like "I can sense the chasms of hell opening...darkness draws ever so near".
One's status, privelages and placement in society, do not alone state one's "quality". "Quality", in and of itself is something defined by the eye of the beholder. Back to the placement however, it is obvious one whom is homeless, and regularly attends the "Dorothy Day Center" (Where father works, tis a homeless relief center) might be living a derelict life-style, brooding in their own misfortune. Indeed they are derelict. However, father has noticed that they all cling happily, and ignorantly to their various addictions. So to them, they posess a quality life.
I suppose though, that this is regarding to what I would find to be a quality life, unto myself. As of late, I've found out what I -really- want to do that seems remotely plausible. And that is to be the first "Martian Musician". There will be a day soon when we perfect Anti-matter propulsion (We've some two-billionths of a gram that is sustainable right now), and colonize the red planet. And as much as I love the Blue-green of this planet...It is succumbing to Grey technology. By the time I reach middle-age, there will be very little of it left. And the only difference of Baron Mars, and Earth, will be the over population.
Even if I'm not a "Martian Musician", to compose and play music whillst being able to live up to the standards of society is what I'd find to be reaking of "quality". Happiness is another, if not THE most important aspect. A ready supply of wicked tunes, a bed, computer, TV with -limited- cable (MTV2 late night and NASA channel are all I watch), and all my musical mediums within reach would spawn this happiness.
Give me the ability to explore. That's the only thing that surpasses my love of music. Explore, and Experience. Experience, broadens knowledge and lessens ignorance. I think nothing can be truthfully said until you've experienced for yourself. The more experience you have the wider range, and palpability you have for defining quality. Simply becuase, "Ignorance is Bliss" (going back to the Dorothy Dayians mentioned earlier).
All in all though, I will not focus my expectations so much on the future, but the experience now and what must be done according to the immediate fore-see-able future that will lay -potential- paths open. The world is about to go under an amazing change. Were I Legolas from Lord of the Rings, I'd say some cheesy thing, like "I can sense the chasms of hell opening...darkness draws ever so near".