objects in space

Firefly Marathon 2009: Objects In Space

This is the last episode of the series.  It is almost painful to watch because it deals with many different aspects of existence, relationships, and how people perceive their own reality.  I won't get into the details about the influence of Jean-Paul Sartre in the writing of this episode but, if you like, read about it here.

For me, this episode reminds me of the times I feel detached from the world around me.  I don't feel like I fit into the world much like a square peg trying to squeeze into a round hole.  I think everyone feels like this from time to time but, for me, it is all about the internal re-evaluation of the physical world.

Have you ever taken a close look at the objects, space, and people around you?  I mean really looked at them?  Ever mulled over a piece of wood, a marble, or your big toe?  Sometimes I am fascinated by such things.  I can stare at objects and see them in entirely new ways.  I remember a time when I was exploring a new part of my childhood neighbourhood.  I saw my street from a new direction.  When I came home everything looked different.  Lighting fixtures were glowly more brightly.  Surfaces felt different.  It was like I was seeing these common objects for the first time.

It was a powerful experience that I remember to this day.  Being able to see things all over again sounds quite simple but it isn't.

About Me

Shane Birley is a blogger, huge geeky nerd, web developer, poet, and creative writer based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He is a partner at Left Right Minds, a web development, arts management, business blogging and on line marketing company.

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