"All Of Me" - Watashi Wa
I just finished reading C.S. Lewis' The Great Divorce . His perspective on Heaven and Hell is very eye-opening to me - he disclaims that it is all a dream at the end, which accounts for some of the liberties he took in writing it, but he offers that all eternity is outside of space and time and while heaven is real, hell is all in the mind. Hell is a city forever in twilight - just shy of the impending dark, while the citizens claim it to be a coming daylight. People can't stand being with other people, so they are constantly expanding the city, creating inadequate safety further and further away - lasting forever. One character in the story says that there is safety in numbers, but that it is scarcity that causes people to coexist - Everything in hell can be created, just by imagining it - Hell is the eternal paradox. While in heaven the main character overhears many conversations between those in heaven and those that are visiting. The overhwelming theme is that you have to let go of yourself to become whole. A mother who lost her son at a younger age was claiming God to be injust in taking him from her, and the main character struggled to see her sin in "loving him too much". It was further explained that if the mother truly loved her son, she would not have acted the way she did - therefore neglecting the rest of her family. A very clear line drawn between true love and selfish love.
Anyways if you've read it, I'd love to hear your thoughts. If not, you can borrow it - It's a short read (took me about an hour), but well worth it.
I downloaded the new Watashi Wa album this weekend. I love it. For those that have it - notice the E-Bow on track #4. That's what I'm talking about.
I saw Pirates of the Carribbean with Yoseph last night. Very enjoyable, super awesome special effects. Movies that end without resolution only to lead to another sequel are mildly annoying, but it was still sick. Don't wait through the 11 minutes of credits to see what's at the end. Not worth it.
Anyways if you've read it, I'd love to hear your thoughts. If not, you can borrow it - It's a short read (took me about an hour), but well worth it.
I downloaded the new Watashi Wa album this weekend. I love it. For those that have it - notice the E-Bow on track #4. That's what I'm talking about.
I saw Pirates of the Carribbean with Yoseph last night. Very enjoyable, super awesome special effects. Movies that end without resolution only to lead to another sequel are mildly annoying, but it was still sick. Don't wait through the 11 minutes of credits to see what's at the end. Not worth it.
posted by Ben at 10:31 AM
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I always get number 2 stuck in my head, just walking around, the first main little acoustic guitar part. Uber catchy. I think we're playing acoustic on the 29th. Find out and let me know.
The 29th? What's going on? Acoustic? Ok, I'm out of the loop but camp has that effect on ya. Ebow, pretty cool. Seeing pirates without me, uncool. Then again with the camp thing... eh. I watched an episode of Dick Van Dike last night called "never name a duck." This post about The Great Divide reminded me of the episode. It was about Dick bringing home a couple of ducks. Once his kid was attached he realized that it was selfish to keep them, that if they realy loved the ducks he needed to let them go. Don't worry, I won't spoil the end for ya. Later.
Great Divorce is probably my favorite of CS Lewis' fiction titles (and I think I've read them all). I really like the guy who has the 'lizard thing' on his shoulder, and hates it, but doesnt want to let it be killed. I also liked the guy who spoke through the little midget on a chain (you know what I mean...) and wouldn't open up his true self.
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