Something Interesting

The cardinal rule for any creator is to be interesting. For the chase for readers or viewers it critical to capture interest. That is the one common thing about media, (whether its books, articles, documentaries, videos on YouTube or blog posts like this one), it needs to be something interesting.

In many ways, my history, family and interests are interesting. But I find myself a quiet observer when I’m with a group of people. I could be with my Geek friends on Friday night or at an SCA event, I just sometimes don’t say much. One factor is I’m hard of hearing and if its a crowd, its hard to chat. But usually I wait for an invitation to chat. Sometimes I initiate the chat myself. If I’m a quiet interesting person, maybe others are too.

My mind usually blanks when I am among people. Most people like to talk about themselves. Sometimes they are reluctant to do so. There’s a social dynamic of surface level chit chat. A safe friendly way to chat without it getting too personal. Is it just me or do others long for deeper, more meaningful conversations.

There’s a hunger for discovering interesting things, people and entertainment. At least for me.

Some of this longing could be good, seeking to explore uncharted territory. But, some of it might be an escape from dealing with the mundane aspects of my life. I like to listen to music while putting away clothes or folding towels. I have numerous playlists in Spotify that I like to think or daydream to.

Is interesting good or bad? It depends.

For me, it usually is good. On the other hand, there’s a book, I’ve yet to read, “Amusing Ourselves to Death.” There might be a dynamic where we become trapped by our mundane life or painful situations in which we flee to escape into daydreams and entertainment. I think some and daydream more, hopeful stories and a future.

Is there something beyond the search to be or find something interesting?

The people of renown in the new heaven and new earth maybe interesting for all the right reasons. They will be the humble ones who loved well. Some of them might be the quiet listeners loving us today.

“The meek will inherit the earth.”

I look forward to learning their story. What lessons did you learn from suffering that shaped your character? What helps you transcend bitterness and resentment? What helps you to love others?