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February 10, 2006
OFF LEASH: On not thinking too much
"Off Leash" is an occasional column by Fiddler. Past columns can be found here.
Wordsworth warned us that, in our haste to figure out the world, we risk sapping the wonder and pleasure from everyday experience. Or, in his words, "We murder to dissect." Now I doubt someone as bright as Wordsworth literally wanted us to "quit our books," but I think his general point -- i.e., don't over-think -- is a solid one.
For instance, I love to take walks. Why? I don't know. I love to lick floors. I dig holes just because. I enjoy biting on a big, messy ball of yarn. In fact, I could bite on that ball of yarn for hours. And have.
If I were to start thinking about why I do what I do, it might diminish my enjoyment. Even this little essay of mine runs that risk. Which is why I'm going to stop here and go find that yarn.
Posted by teb at February 10, 2006 02:54 PM