Sarek and Amanda were in town
Sorry I've been away for awhile. I always felt it was a little pretentious when I read a blog saying, "Light posting this week" like others were hanging on your every word. But now that I have 11 readers I suppose I have a obligation to at least let you know when I'm away and that I wasn't zapped by a plasma bolt. Thank you Ellroon for inquiring about me. Just another reason you are such a good egg and such a valued reader. And thanks also to one of my newest reader, Blak1, for noticing.
Mr. Spocko's parents were in town and as you can imagine there wasn't much time for blogging, what with all the Tellarites fighting with the Andorians on the ship and all.
It was an interesting visit. Sarek now knows about my blog. In fact he may be reading this right now. I'm proud of my stated positions, but I knew that Amanda and Sarek don't always share them. Making a big deal about the blog might just strain the conversations on topics that I've learned to avoid. But during the visit I was reminded of their love for me and I was able to talk about the context of my blog posts instead of using them as arguing points (which was what my brother was hankering for, but I didn't choose to engage in). I also hope that they see that although we disagree on some issues, some of my deepest values were instilled by them and the education they provided.
Interestingly there were a lot of parallels in the episode Journey to Babel and their visit.
One thing that struck me was how much I straddle and attempt to bridge two different worlds.
Logic. Emotion.
Science. Faith.
Seriousness. Humor.
Engineering. Art
Fiction. Non-fiction.
As Spock's mother in the episode said, "It hasn't been easy on Spock... neither human, nor Vulcan...at home nowhere, except Starfleet." One of the wise women in my life, Ms. Z said, "It can be hard having one foot in two worlds, both need you to understand the other, but you never feel totally part of either world. You need to find others who can understand this in-between place you occupy in your mind."
I like to think that understanding different worlds helps me provide insight on what is happening and might influence people's perceptions or strengthen one's proof points. My posts--as well as giving me an outlet for my frustrations and feelings of powerlessness over mendacity and illogic--give me a feeling of engagement in the face of attitudes and events that are beyond my control.
In my next post I'm going to talk about the power of ignoring negative comments.
And, on a final note to Amanda and Sarek, "Live long and prosper."
Spocko
Mr. Spocko's parents were in town and as you can imagine there wasn't much time for blogging, what with all the Tellarites fighting with the Andorians on the ship and all.
It was an interesting visit. Sarek now knows about my blog. In fact he may be reading this right now. I'm proud of my stated positions, but I knew that Amanda and Sarek don't always share them. Making a big deal about the blog might just strain the conversations on topics that I've learned to avoid. But during the visit I was reminded of their love for me and I was able to talk about the context of my blog posts instead of using them as arguing points (which was what my brother was hankering for, but I didn't choose to engage in). I also hope that they see that although we disagree on some issues, some of my deepest values were instilled by them and the education they provided.
Interestingly there were a lot of parallels in the episode Journey to Babel and their visit.
One thing that struck me was how much I straddle and attempt to bridge two different worlds.
Logic. Emotion.
Science. Faith.
Seriousness. Humor.
Engineering. Art
Fiction. Non-fiction.
As Spock's mother in the episode said, "It hasn't been easy on Spock... neither human, nor Vulcan...at home nowhere, except Starfleet." One of the wise women in my life, Ms. Z said, "It can be hard having one foot in two worlds, both need you to understand the other, but you never feel totally part of either world. You need to find others who can understand this in-between place you occupy in your mind."
I like to think that understanding different worlds helps me provide insight on what is happening and might influence people's perceptions or strengthen one's proof points. My posts--as well as giving me an outlet for my frustrations and feelings of powerlessness over mendacity and illogic--give me a feeling of engagement in the face of attitudes and events that are beyond my control.
In my next post I'm going to talk about the power of ignoring negative comments.
And, on a final note to Amanda and Sarek, "Live long and prosper."
Spocko
7 Comments:
I'm still one of your 11 readers.You didn't do anything to upset me.Iwas messing with my template the other day trying to change my comment system and something happened to it.I probably deleted by mistake.I hate messin in there.I don't know anything about it.
Welcome back! I ..uh.. didn't make the mess in your kitchen while you were gone, really! It was the ..um.. cat, yes, the cat did it.
I only know a bit about Star Trek, not really watching tv much, but appreciate the delicacy of your balance between family members whom you love yet who believe differently than you.
In the end Spocko, all you have is you. Some people distract themselves with friends and noise and activity because they are frightened of the aloneness. But knowing yourself to the core and being true to it is the only option of an honest person.
So hang in there. You can only grown in strength and in self-knowledge.
Welcome back! I ..uh.. didn't make the mess in your kitchen while you were gone, really! It was the ..um.. cat, yes, the cat did it.
I only know a bit about Star Trek, not really watching tv much, but appreciate the delicacy of your balance between family members whom you love yet who believe differently than you.
In the end Spocko, all you have is you. Some people distract themselves with friends and noise and activity because they are frightened of the aloneness. But knowing yourself to the core and being true to it is the only option of an honest person.
So hang in there. You can only grown in strength and in self-knowledge.
Welcome back! I ..uh.. didn't make the mess in your kitchen while you were gone, really! It was the ..um.. cat, yes, the cat did it.
I only know a bit about Star Trek, not really watching tv much, but appreciate the delicacy of your balance between family members whom you love yet who believe differently than you.
In the end Spocko, all you have is you. Some people distract themselves with friends and noise and activity because they are frightened of the aloneness. But knowing yourself to the core and being true to it is the only option of an honest person.
So hang in there. You can only grown in strength and in self-knowledge.
Welcome back! I ..uh.. didn't make the mess in your kitchen while you were gone, really! It was the ..um.. cat, yes, the cat did it.
I only know a bit about Star Trek, not really watching tv much, but appreciate the delicacy of your balance between family members whom you love yet who believe differently than you.
In the end Spocko, all you have is you. Some people distract themselves with friends and noise and activity because they are frightened of the aloneness. But knowing yourself to the core and being true to it is the only option of an honest person.
So hang in there. You can only grown in strength and in self-knowledge.
Cool that you could tell your parens about the blog. They may or may not read it- remember... anything that contradicts their preferred perception of you will br ignored/forgotten. Younger brother looking to stir up things? Ouch!
11?
Make that 12.
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