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Anyone who has seen FLCL probably could call that reference right there, and what it means.
But, for those who haven't seen it, FLCL is pretty much a short anime that, while in the background, the main character deals with things that come out of his head thanks to a bump from a motorcycle, has to deal with growing up and maturing in a world he shuns off in many ways. But towards the latter part of the series, the above line comes in. And what I love is that this series reminds me of one of the times I went to go see my baby in Massachusetts. (Well, babies now, but... *chuckle* Anywho..)
The jist of why it's poignant to me right now is because I have a fear of...swinging the bat. Doing things that..*gasp*..might be interesting or beneficial to me. I don't do it because I fear change, and what that decision will cause...particularly in dealings I'm not all that familiar with. Taking that initial leap of faith and trying something new. All things considered, I live a pretty simple life here in Louisiana. I surround myself with what I enjoy, and if I wanna do something, I do it...if I can. Money limits me.. Energy limits me.. My knee limits me lately. But I think I can help that now.
And so you know, I'm not quite gonna turn this into a "Will you swing the bat?" LJ. Life's a lot more complex than that. The range of shades between black and white is a good similarity.
But I think, rather than live within my limits.. I'll try swinging it sometimes. It is my own life to lead, and my decision to make the choices I want to make. I won't like everything. But...some of it I might. Can I develop? I can...but I have to desire it. And then...reach out and grasp for it with my own hands. To grow beyond myself. But why? To live my life and make the most of the time and blessings I was given. To be perhaps happier living and doing things a little differently than what I do now. For instance, imagining life in Massachusetts rather than Louisiana.
I guess we'll see what happens. =)
(Also, as a side note...something I realized recently that made sense. Being humble doesn't mean putting yourself down. It simply means admitting your shortcomings and being open to things beyond your own understanding. No one knows everything there is to know about everything. Science and research shows that to us. So why close our minds to possibilities that might exist, even though it might be easier to do so?)
But, for those who haven't seen it, FLCL is pretty much a short anime that, while in the background, the main character deals with things that come out of his head thanks to a bump from a motorcycle, has to deal with growing up and maturing in a world he shuns off in many ways. But towards the latter part of the series, the above line comes in. And what I love is that this series reminds me of one of the times I went to go see my baby in Massachusetts. (Well, babies now, but... *chuckle* Anywho..)
The jist of why it's poignant to me right now is because I have a fear of...swinging the bat. Doing things that..*gasp*..might be interesting or beneficial to me. I don't do it because I fear change, and what that decision will cause...particularly in dealings I'm not all that familiar with. Taking that initial leap of faith and trying something new. All things considered, I live a pretty simple life here in Louisiana. I surround myself with what I enjoy, and if I wanna do something, I do it...if I can. Money limits me.. Energy limits me.. My knee limits me lately. But I think I can help that now.
And so you know, I'm not quite gonna turn this into a "Will you swing the bat?" LJ. Life's a lot more complex than that. The range of shades between black and white is a good similarity.
But I think, rather than live within my limits.. I'll try swinging it sometimes. It is my own life to lead, and my decision to make the choices I want to make. I won't like everything. But...some of it I might. Can I develop? I can...but I have to desire it. And then...reach out and grasp for it with my own hands. To grow beyond myself. But why? To live my life and make the most of the time and blessings I was given. To be perhaps happier living and doing things a little differently than what I do now. For instance, imagining life in Massachusetts rather than Louisiana.
I guess we'll see what happens. =)
(Also, as a side note...something I realized recently that made sense. Being humble doesn't mean putting yourself down. It simply means admitting your shortcomings and being open to things beyond your own understanding. No one knows everything there is to know about everything. Science and research shows that to us. So why close our minds to possibilities that might exist, even though it might be easier to do so?)
