Excitement has left the building

Excitement has left the building

When was the last time you were excited? The last time you were truly heart pumping eager for something? I remember as a child being excited, so I know it is or at least was a real thing. But where is it now? I see it advertised, but I do not see it outside of theater.

Should I blame this lack on society? That seems like it would be the easiest. There is always something in our society that one can point a finger at and cry foul.  But would that be honest? Have I stopped being excited for another reason, something more real, more personal? People as a rule avoid such speculation. We don’t actually want to know if we have lost something valuable, something internal. It is so much easier to blame, so much easier to shift the topic and the potential pain. 

But excitement seems like an emotion that was a fun aspect of life, a piece that I would anticipate improving life. So why is it missing? I don’t hear people expressing excitement regardless of their lifestyle. They still go on trips to fun places. They still attend events similar to those in the past. But I no longer hear the emotional tones in their voices. Do you outgrow excitement? Do you just become too old for such an emotion? 

Worry exists, it seems to be doing just fine, perhaps growing in common use. Hope also seems to have lost its way. Perhaps it is taking a vacation along with excitement. That seems like a natural pairing. A vacation that I might even enjoy going on. 

Now I don’t desire to sound so negative, but I am curious and a little saddened by this emotional stunting. Because of its consistent lack of display. It is not that we are not enjoying life, but it does seem like we are missing an aspect of it that like a fine spice simply adds value to it. The thrill of anticipation seems to have lost its way. Regardless of why excitement is hiding I truly hope it finds its way home.

Blessings!