January 13th, 2023
In America…
Voids Will Be Filled
This concept is in infancy stage in my mind. Glimpses of insight and then gone before I can process or assign the right language. But it goes something like this:
I am paying attention to voids in our country. And who or what fills them. And what are the consequences of that.
Here are a few examples of fifty tossing around in my mind: When women do not step forward, who fills that void? When rational politicians do not step forward, who fills that void? When courtesy goes silent, what slides in?
I could write an essay on each of those examples. I think. If this concept in my head would just hold still long enough for me to wrap my brain and pen around it.
My point is that someone or something will always be there, ready to fill the void. To fill it up, to take up space, to dominate. That part is clear.
I will keep chewing on this. Or it will keep chewing on me. In the meantime, if you want to weigh in on this idea, I would love to hear from you.
On a lighter Friday note, my new podcast episode is live: Pickleball Tips and Philosophy