The past few years, I've had a very difficult time finding music to listen to or movies to watch. Artists I used to like seem off somehow. Either they have gone woke zombie or Covidian (I won't forgive any artist who required the vax to see them), or the vibe seems hopeless and twisted. It's a combination of ugliness, nihilism, militancy, and inversion that seeps into one's bones simply from contact. Sadly this is also in children's programming.
In the car, if I don't have a playlist downloaded, I listen to a Christian worship radio station. As a former music snob, I used to make fun of Christian rock but now I listen because there is too much darkness in the other music.
Yes!! Same. On a long car ride recently, my 23-year old daughter wanted to play stuff she thought I'd like. She's not a metal head or rap enthusiast, just likes poppy boppy music -- so I acquiesced. After 7 or 8 songs, I gave up. When she asked why, I struggled to articulate it... then it hit me: it has no SOUL. And not as in the "Soul Train" of yore. As in... the presence of something fully human and fully divine.
Yes there were a lot of musicians that required the Jab to go to their concerts...of my Generation of Music, James Taylor has become super liberal and woke, and he has toured the past two years and required proof of the Jab, as did others like him. Likely if Crosby Stills & Nash could have stood to be on the same stage with each other and ‘toured’, they too would have likely required POV (proof of Vax) to go to hear their music! What happened to these ‘rebel musician voices’ of my generation...they caved and fell big for the Propaganda! The only two ‘older rockers’ who ‘stood up’ and wrote songs about the BS of the past three years were Eric Clapton and Van Morrison!
Five times August! great protest song Dylanesque and against what has been going on. Also love Sahel bands, Mdou Moctar, Tenariwen, Tassuta N Imal, Ballake Sissoko and many others. Most of them even have translations of their songs online since their language is incomprehensible to most of us.
Me too.. in the gym I hear constant satanism in the 80s music I grew up. Guess ole Mom was 1/2 right about those lyrics played backwards 🤦🏻♀️
Not saying no programming in country music but I went to a concert last year and found the music and patrons full of life, masculine/ feminine and family affirming themes and values. Another instance of real life experience of people different than I, former NYC liberal, embarrassingly believed as they (becoming we) were portrayed by media..
Very true, I feel the same way about songs I've heard 1,000 times. i have heard the analogy of being awake, like being on the wagon at a night club, you look around the room, the people you care about slovenly oversharing meaningless but empassioned declararions of 'love', the slipping levers of self control, etc, etc if you're not wasted you take a hard pass on the whole thing. Once you're out looking in, you csm see the lyrics tell a story that an artist is only a bit player in. Music as an industry consumes the artist with the stage and production and projection and even their innermost art becomes a reflection of their condition, often spiritual imprisonment. This is the warning that mom gave. As kids we can write it off. But once you know, you know. In both cases, sober and awake, control is the superpower discernment bestows. Why trade it in? I worked in music for years. As a culture - it was only ever bareable (and equally seductive and titilating) under extreme influence, then everybody and everything made sense. In my mind that's why Sam Smith is 100 lbs overweight, there's a price to pay for glorification and adulation. You can get just about anyone to affirm whatever identity you project on stage, but the gap between that thing you masquerade as and who you really are is still the single greatest cost there is. It leaves a chasm indulgence never fills, but somehow depravity numbs it just enough to keep you sliding.
Agreed. It's as though our modern culture has sucked the life out of us, there isn't much left over to suspend disbelief or walk a mile in someone's shoes when they have cheapened that experience, no matter how 'catchy' a song or visually stunning a movie. When we grow, we look to art to move us more and stimulate us less. I have thousands of albums and movies, I just cant connect with anymore, and the mire I unddrstand the lyrics or the lack of order, I dont want to pass them on. Funny thing is, I'm not sad about it. I'm indifferent.
I believe as much as covid has stolen from us, it has also seperated the wheat from the chaff, in our lives and our hearts. Awake, we can see the spiritual narrative playing out around us in everything, every act, everyone, has a bigger role than what we see in the cultural vacuum of our youth, and that is a million times more interesting than the skin-deep values and titilating and depraved performance art being evacuated from Grammy's stage like poisonous vomit projecting stench and bile on anything good that's left. No thanks. When I saw the criticisms of Ben Afleck and his lack of enthusiams, I couldn't help but think, maybe he has some soul left we are seeing crushed.
Thanks for sharing. Karena, it's a good and thoughtful community here.
And re Ben Affleck’s soul being crushed, yes.. explains addiction and rehabs for several celebs. And they all have a chance to walk away, even if they risk livelihood and transgressions being aired. Choice to ask forgiveness
"we look to art to move us more and stimulate us less." So true. When I was in a Theatre and Performance Studies graduate program, I was left stone cold by the "art" they told us was worthwhile: anything that was "interesting" or "transgressive" or "pushed boundaries." Really? Is that why we've told stories for millenia? I doubt it. How about because human beings have a deep need for meaning and connection?
i've thought about that from many different lenses, and it bothers me. What is this force of terminal hypnosis? is it some sort of evolutionary adaptation that plays out as a social tug of war to keep us the middle? Destruction and rebirth to build a more resilient culture? But I dont think that's it, it has to be corruption. like your graduate program where you hope to encounter the height of culture, and find not only a cheap copy, but it's antithesis, when we undermine the archetype of truth and beauty in form, we are left wanting and vulnerable to decadence, self loathing and inevitable destruction. System wide self destruction, cant be an adaptation, As i get older I see, as Celia points out, the durability of tradition and classical values. i think to preseve the archetypes we need to return to valuing/preserving ritual. As rhe grammys show us, ritual is here, acted out all around as the destructive force or if we choose, the maintaining force. We have stopped maintaining. We can let the knawing forces of modernity or post-modernism feast on the fascimiles or iterations that will try on updates on the periphery, but we cannot cede the centre stage of the Grammy's or higher ed or especially politics, not even a little.
Ritual is a powerful force, indeed, no matter where it's enacted. Without the immediate ability to wrest center-stage from the depraved, I'm starting right where I am -- with myself, first, then inviting other like-hearted folk to join. I encourage anyone to Bring Ritual Back (take that, Timberlake!) in his or her own way.
I've returned to classical and jazz mostly for the same reason. I can't take the depressing, dark, or monotone weirdness of the new music. And I don't care for rap much either.
I’ve had the exact same experience when in the car listening to music. I always turn away from rap, heavy metal, Michael J. I say- Beyoncé is a satanist and my kids roll their eyes. I am hooked on Flowers at the moment though
It's sad. I do feel bad for the artists losing themselves on the low road, you know they had dreams of something more beautiful as young people arriving in hollywood. My mother, a singer, met Michael Jackson as boy performing with the Jackson Five when she mistook his dressing room for hers. She said he was as sweet as anyone she had ever met on the road. But without armour, the road and industry and culture destroys us like a contact sport taking pieces from us without mercy and replacing it with something unrecognizable - until you become the thing you hate. These artists have become the pied piper seducing our children to the low road, and just as they have been devoured and transformed, they rake the children in to feed the industry. It's never beem more plain than the Grammy's in 2023. Today, with hindsight, I see that any empathy for late MJ or late S.S. or Miley is misplaced. These rituals are deadly serious whether we recognize it or not.
Excellent article, Celia! I have known about the satanism and rituals for quite a few years now and I think they decided to gradually make it obvious and "come out" (lol) of the already partially-opened closet around the time of the last US presidential election. I knew they would at some point because they'd have to. Too many people in on it, too many people with stories, too many people outing them.
Like you, I refuse to show any outrage because of course that's what they want.
I also gradually figured out that even though I was on the party scene in Chicago in the 1980s & 1990s, I am deep down pretty conservative, morally, and even now I'd go so far to say I'm a Proud Prude. Of course, being a prude is THE most uncool thing one could be right now. That and older, what a combo. I don't care. I feel like a rebel, and I've also always been that, at least. I repudiate the grotesque objectivity of women called "feminism" (what a joke) above all.
Agree that these satanists aren't rebellious and nor were any of the US rockers or pop stars - that is a such an American myth. They are all massive conformists, even the punk rockers. I am always amazed that people imagine they are anti-establishment. They were all on board being paid by WHO to sell the public on lockdowns and vaccines - especially Madonna and those other ghouls.
Don't sell your prudishness short Vida. For most well adjusted men it's a lot sexier than acting the ho.
As for rockers and pop stars, I'd say many of them start out rebellious, but as soon as someone waves a buck under their noses conformance becomes a lot more attractive. Otherwise, as Billy Joel sang, they "end up in the back, in the discount rack, like another can of beans". The road to show biz stardom is paved with discarded principles. The only one of note that I know of who stayed pure was John Prine, and I never heard of him until he had one foot in the grave. Such is the price of staying true to self, unfortunately.
And really, it's not much different from most professions. C-suites are bursting at the seams with "yes" men and women.
I don’t in any way mean to imply that I have read more than possibly a small percentage of your writings, yet I must say that this piece may be one of the best articles of yours that I have ever read! Not only have you crystallized the very essence of the situation, you have zeroed in on the cause as well as its progression.
In a way, I am glad that I knew you as a friend before I appreciated you as the insightful and profound writer that you are. On behalf of the people of Earth, thank you so much for all you are doing!
Dale, you are so generous and kind. and funny. And every time I see your name I see that comedian in my mind's eye and I laugh. Did we agree his name was Michael? I have it in FB PM. WILL post it. Maybe even tonight.
You depth of experience, moral certitude, and kind heart make this essay the only thing anyone needs to know about the current state of popular culture. Thank you for knitting together this narrative on the sad state of those who wish to harvest unsuspecting souls.
I haven't watched the Grammy video - I've seen bits when scrolling through Twitter - but not stopping - just don't need that in my life. I do not understand the choice to walk in the land of the ugly and self centered. It must be a lonely place. Love is to will the good of the other, as other - not possible in a state of self "loving" adulation and narcissism.
I know to some extent there is a need to know what is going on in the world, so I watch a little news, follow a few Substacks but then it's time to walk the dogs or work in the garden, paint a picture or even clean house - simple tasks done with joy even in difficult times.
Catholic writer Anthony Esolen writes a Substack "devoted to reclaiming the good, the beautiful, and the true." He writes about old hymns, movies, poems etc. It's a palate cleanser from our current culture.
Celia, your background and history, your life experience, work experience... you bring such a unique perspective to this conversation. Thank you for writing this, your voice is authentic and powerful.
I’m also a believer and follower of Jesus and heading into my 60s in the not so distant future. I was never as hip as you clearly were (are ;) but I did have a good run and a lot of fun back in the day and I couldn’t agree with you more on the joys of being old and old-fashioned. I’m heartsick about what has become of this world for the sake of my children and everyone else’s. This is spiritual war plain and simple, there is no escaping it. I’m thankful that at least these disturbingly disgusting displays are waking more and more people up to this fact, like you say. Everyone must pick a side.
It’s hard to stay upbeat and hopeful in these dark times but as a Christian I know how this ends (even if I don’t know when that will happen or all the details between now and then ;). There’s no doubt in my mind who ultimately wins this one and that is what gives me peace and security. Prayer is powerful medicine and free to everyone, I can’t recommend it enough. Peace and blessings to you and to all, thank you for doing what you do, Celia! 🙏🏻♥️
"...self-worship, (and even self-marriage.) All chugging nicely along in the pre-ordained direction of automaton-ism, individualism, separation-ism, and narcissism." There it is. Thanks, Celia, for distilling the putridness it to its essence - for your piercing observations and refusing to play along. You are an inspiration to the rest of us.
I don't react either, or even watch. It's all coming down in my view, anyway.
I appreciate your take - and framing. Also, far as I can tell you are neither old nor old fashioned. Timeless and classic are adjectives better suited to you.
So very true. I acquiesced going to the movie with dear friends whose husband's are ill. I was insulted by the banal plot, lack of humor and pitiful acting. My movie review of "80 for Brady" is don't waste your mind.
What this makes me think of us Satanthony Fauci and his bro satanthony Blinken, and victrollia newland, and Gavin screwsome , oh and London Greed Breed
Agree it is an unutterably sad song across the board. Keep some flying shoes and a cape handy. And if you don’t know about these see Townes Van Zandt & Guy Clark. There’s much more to America and this world than meets the eye.
Exactly. They amplify the distortion they'd like us to think is ubiquitous. No, they merely showcase their own meaninglessness. I mean, does anyone even watch this shite? Think the ratings are pretty abysmal.
Hardly anyone watches (seriously) any more, but the producers and stars don't care because really now awards shows are just big narcissistic get-togethers for them all to show off to each other. I highly doubt they care about their fans much. Probably more about the lifestyle, $$ and fame.
I find the best music was in the 60's, 70's and into the 80's, my childhood, teen and 20something years. My kids' music is mostly crap as far as I'm concerned... don't like rap (escept for maybe Blondie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHCdS7O248g and Young MC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qixMmcXh0E) The degenerate narcissism on display in Hollywood gets worse very year. And so does the music. My husband told me the other day that the Eagles were going on tour again. They were one of my all time favourites... but at $800 a seat I think I'll throw on a cd (first time I heard them was on an 8track) and stay home.
Music as art is just about dead... The Grammy's show was bad pornography.
"Miley Cyrus and her new song and video: “Flowers.” I watched it a few times and discovered on the one had that she is much more “talented” than I realized- a great singer, dancer, and choreographer, yet there was that unmistakeable presence of death over the whole thing".
That "talent", the dance, the singing, the choreography, has a specific function: It is the beguiling movement of the serpent, luring untold millions into satan's den. Make no mistake about that.
I now return to my regularly scheduled program: Decades and Centuries ago music, which wasn't this banal pablum; and which did not so obviously seek to make women hate men, because that's satan's purpose for this "song".
Totally agree. I never did see much of anything she ever did until a few minutes ago. Her stomach as she lay one her side in her black panties with her gross tatted fingers ... blah... so snakey.
The past few years, I've had a very difficult time finding music to listen to or movies to watch. Artists I used to like seem off somehow. Either they have gone woke zombie or Covidian (I won't forgive any artist who required the vax to see them), or the vibe seems hopeless and twisted. It's a combination of ugliness, nihilism, militancy, and inversion that seeps into one's bones simply from contact. Sadly this is also in children's programming.
In the car, if I don't have a playlist downloaded, I listen to a Christian worship radio station. As a former music snob, I used to make fun of Christian rock but now I listen because there is too much darkness in the other music.
Yes!! Same. On a long car ride recently, my 23-year old daughter wanted to play stuff she thought I'd like. She's not a metal head or rap enthusiast, just likes poppy boppy music -- so I acquiesced. After 7 or 8 songs, I gave up. When she asked why, I struggled to articulate it... then it hit me: it has no SOUL. And not as in the "Soul Train" of yore. As in... the presence of something fully human and fully divine.
Yes there were a lot of musicians that required the Jab to go to their concerts...of my Generation of Music, James Taylor has become super liberal and woke, and he has toured the past two years and required proof of the Jab, as did others like him. Likely if Crosby Stills & Nash could have stood to be on the same stage with each other and ‘toured’, they too would have likely required POV (proof of Vax) to go to hear their music! What happened to these ‘rebel musician voices’ of my generation...they caved and fell big for the Propaganda! The only two ‘older rockers’ who ‘stood up’ and wrote songs about the BS of the past three years were Eric Clapton and Van Morrison!
CSNY defied The Man until they became The Man. Leftism + Old Age/Fear of Death made them Pfizer’s Best Friends.
Sad but true.
Five times August! great protest song Dylanesque and against what has been going on. Also love Sahel bands, Mdou Moctar, Tenariwen, Tassuta N Imal, Ballake Sissoko and many others. Most of them even have translations of their songs online since their language is incomprehensible to most of us.
They were never rebels. See Dave Mcgowans work.
These people have always been about pushing drugs, suicide, self harm and Satanism.
Yes, Dave McGowan. He really broke it. I've listened to interviews but not read his book. I will this year.
You should! Tbh most people prefer Weird Scenes but I liked Programmed to Kill, even if the book needed a better editor.
His work on the moon landing and 9/11 are also amazing. He was the first person I ever heard make the moon landing conspiracy in a logical manner.
RIP Dave!
They were never rebels. See Dave Mcgowans work.
These people have always been about pushing drugs, suicide, self harm and Satanism.
Me too.. in the gym I hear constant satanism in the 80s music I grew up. Guess ole Mom was 1/2 right about those lyrics played backwards 🤦🏻♀️
Not saying no programming in country music but I went to a concert last year and found the music and patrons full of life, masculine/ feminine and family affirming themes and values. Another instance of real life experience of people different than I, former NYC liberal, embarrassingly believed as they (becoming we) were portrayed by media..
Very true, I feel the same way about songs I've heard 1,000 times. i have heard the analogy of being awake, like being on the wagon at a night club, you look around the room, the people you care about slovenly oversharing meaningless but empassioned declararions of 'love', the slipping levers of self control, etc, etc if you're not wasted you take a hard pass on the whole thing. Once you're out looking in, you csm see the lyrics tell a story that an artist is only a bit player in. Music as an industry consumes the artist with the stage and production and projection and even their innermost art becomes a reflection of their condition, often spiritual imprisonment. This is the warning that mom gave. As kids we can write it off. But once you know, you know. In both cases, sober and awake, control is the superpower discernment bestows. Why trade it in? I worked in music for years. As a culture - it was only ever bareable (and equally seductive and titilating) under extreme influence, then everybody and everything made sense. In my mind that's why Sam Smith is 100 lbs overweight, there's a price to pay for glorification and adulation. You can get just about anyone to affirm whatever identity you project on stage, but the gap between that thing you masquerade as and who you really are is still the single greatest cost there is. It leaves a chasm indulgence never fills, but somehow depravity numbs it just enough to keep you sliding.
Wow. Beautifully articulated
Thank you for sharing and connecting here.
That's very interesting.
Agreed. It's as though our modern culture has sucked the life out of us, there isn't much left over to suspend disbelief or walk a mile in someone's shoes when they have cheapened that experience, no matter how 'catchy' a song or visually stunning a movie. When we grow, we look to art to move us more and stimulate us less. I have thousands of albums and movies, I just cant connect with anymore, and the mire I unddrstand the lyrics or the lack of order, I dont want to pass them on. Funny thing is, I'm not sad about it. I'm indifferent.
I believe as much as covid has stolen from us, it has also seperated the wheat from the chaff, in our lives and our hearts. Awake, we can see the spiritual narrative playing out around us in everything, every act, everyone, has a bigger role than what we see in the cultural vacuum of our youth, and that is a million times more interesting than the skin-deep values and titilating and depraved performance art being evacuated from Grammy's stage like poisonous vomit projecting stench and bile on anything good that's left. No thanks. When I saw the criticisms of Ben Afleck and his lack of enthusiams, I couldn't help but think, maybe he has some soul left we are seeing crushed.
Thanks for sharing. Karena, it's a good and thoughtful community here.
Amen
And re Ben Affleck’s soul being crushed, yes.. explains addiction and rehabs for several celebs. And they all have a chance to walk away, even if they risk livelihood and transgressions being aired. Choice to ask forgiveness
"we look to art to move us more and stimulate us less." So true. When I was in a Theatre and Performance Studies graduate program, I was left stone cold by the "art" they told us was worthwhile: anything that was "interesting" or "transgressive" or "pushed boundaries." Really? Is that why we've told stories for millenia? I doubt it. How about because human beings have a deep need for meaning and connection?
i've thought about that from many different lenses, and it bothers me. What is this force of terminal hypnosis? is it some sort of evolutionary adaptation that plays out as a social tug of war to keep us the middle? Destruction and rebirth to build a more resilient culture? But I dont think that's it, it has to be corruption. like your graduate program where you hope to encounter the height of culture, and find not only a cheap copy, but it's antithesis, when we undermine the archetype of truth and beauty in form, we are left wanting and vulnerable to decadence, self loathing and inevitable destruction. System wide self destruction, cant be an adaptation, As i get older I see, as Celia points out, the durability of tradition and classical values. i think to preseve the archetypes we need to return to valuing/preserving ritual. As rhe grammys show us, ritual is here, acted out all around as the destructive force or if we choose, the maintaining force. We have stopped maintaining. We can let the knawing forces of modernity or post-modernism feast on the fascimiles or iterations that will try on updates on the periphery, but we cannot cede the centre stage of the Grammy's or higher ed or especially politics, not even a little.
Ritual is a powerful force, indeed, no matter where it's enacted. Without the immediate ability to wrest center-stage from the depraved, I'm starting right where I am -- with myself, first, then inviting other like-hearted folk to join. I encourage anyone to Bring Ritual Back (take that, Timberlake!) in his or her own way.
Sign me up. That's is the right playbook I think.
I've returned to classical and jazz mostly for the same reason. I can't take the depressing, dark, or monotone weirdness of the new music. And I don't care for rap much either.
I’ve had the exact same experience when in the car listening to music. I always turn away from rap, heavy metal, Michael J. I say- Beyoncé is a satanist and my kids roll their eyes. I am hooked on Flowers at the moment though
It's sad. I do feel bad for the artists losing themselves on the low road, you know they had dreams of something more beautiful as young people arriving in hollywood. My mother, a singer, met Michael Jackson as boy performing with the Jackson Five when she mistook his dressing room for hers. She said he was as sweet as anyone she had ever met on the road. But without armour, the road and industry and culture destroys us like a contact sport taking pieces from us without mercy and replacing it with something unrecognizable - until you become the thing you hate. These artists have become the pied piper seducing our children to the low road, and just as they have been devoured and transformed, they rake the children in to feed the industry. It's never beem more plain than the Grammy's in 2023. Today, with hindsight, I see that any empathy for late MJ or late S.S. or Miley is misplaced. These rituals are deadly serious whether we recognize it or not.
Excellent article, Celia! I have known about the satanism and rituals for quite a few years now and I think they decided to gradually make it obvious and "come out" (lol) of the already partially-opened closet around the time of the last US presidential election. I knew they would at some point because they'd have to. Too many people in on it, too many people with stories, too many people outing them.
Like you, I refuse to show any outrage because of course that's what they want.
I also gradually figured out that even though I was on the party scene in Chicago in the 1980s & 1990s, I am deep down pretty conservative, morally, and even now I'd go so far to say I'm a Proud Prude. Of course, being a prude is THE most uncool thing one could be right now. That and older, what a combo. I don't care. I feel like a rebel, and I've also always been that, at least. I repudiate the grotesque objectivity of women called "feminism" (what a joke) above all.
Agree that these satanists aren't rebellious and nor were any of the US rockers or pop stars - that is a such an American myth. They are all massive conformists, even the punk rockers. I am always amazed that people imagine they are anti-establishment. They were all on board being paid by WHO to sell the public on lockdowns and vaccines - especially Madonna and those other ghouls.
Don't sell your prudishness short Vida. For most well adjusted men it's a lot sexier than acting the ho.
As for rockers and pop stars, I'd say many of them start out rebellious, but as soon as someone waves a buck under their noses conformance becomes a lot more attractive. Otherwise, as Billy Joel sang, they "end up in the back, in the discount rack, like another can of beans". The road to show biz stardom is paved with discarded principles. The only one of note that I know of who stayed pure was John Prine, and I never heard of him until he had one foot in the grave. Such is the price of staying true to self, unfortunately.
And really, it's not much different from most professions. C-suites are bursting at the seams with "yes" men and women.
Let's be Proud Prudes and stick together!
YES!!
Yes, I would like to join, too😃
I don’t in any way mean to imply that I have read more than possibly a small percentage of your writings, yet I must say that this piece may be one of the best articles of yours that I have ever read! Not only have you crystallized the very essence of the situation, you have zeroed in on the cause as well as its progression.
In a way, I am glad that I knew you as a friend before I appreciated you as the insightful and profound writer that you are. On behalf of the people of Earth, thank you so much for all you are doing!
Dale, you are so generous and kind. and funny. And every time I see your name I see that comedian in my mind's eye and I laugh. Did we agree his name was Michael? I have it in FB PM. WILL post it. Maybe even tonight.
Celia
You depth of experience, moral certitude, and kind heart make this essay the only thing anyone needs to know about the current state of popular culture. Thank you for knitting together this narrative on the sad state of those who wish to harvest unsuspecting souls.
I always find your work highly readable, thoroughly interesting and very thought provoking. This piece is one of your best. Thank you.
I haven't watched the Grammy video - I've seen bits when scrolling through Twitter - but not stopping - just don't need that in my life. I do not understand the choice to walk in the land of the ugly and self centered. It must be a lonely place. Love is to will the good of the other, as other - not possible in a state of self "loving" adulation and narcissism.
I know to some extent there is a need to know what is going on in the world, so I watch a little news, follow a few Substacks but then it's time to walk the dogs or work in the garden, paint a picture or even clean house - simple tasks done with joy even in difficult times.
Catholic writer Anthony Esolen writes a Substack "devoted to reclaiming the good, the beautiful, and the true." He writes about old hymns, movies, poems etc. It's a palate cleanser from our current culture.
I will check that out, thank you.
Here is the link:
https://anthonyesolen.substack.com/
By the look of the front page, very cultured. Coleridge? Any time. Brings back memories of winding walks in Highgate.
Celia, your background and history, your life experience, work experience... you bring such a unique perspective to this conversation. Thank you for writing this, your voice is authentic and powerful.
I’m also a believer and follower of Jesus and heading into my 60s in the not so distant future. I was never as hip as you clearly were (are ;) but I did have a good run and a lot of fun back in the day and I couldn’t agree with you more on the joys of being old and old-fashioned. I’m heartsick about what has become of this world for the sake of my children and everyone else’s. This is spiritual war plain and simple, there is no escaping it. I’m thankful that at least these disturbingly disgusting displays are waking more and more people up to this fact, like you say. Everyone must pick a side.
It’s hard to stay upbeat and hopeful in these dark times but as a Christian I know how this ends (even if I don’t know when that will happen or all the details between now and then ;). There’s no doubt in my mind who ultimately wins this one and that is what gives me peace and security. Prayer is powerful medicine and free to everyone, I can’t recommend it enough. Peace and blessings to you and to all, thank you for doing what you do, Celia! 🙏🏻♥️
"...self-worship, (and even self-marriage.) All chugging nicely along in the pre-ordained direction of automaton-ism, individualism, separation-ism, and narcissism." There it is. Thanks, Celia, for distilling the putridness it to its essence - for your piercing observations and refusing to play along. You are an inspiration to the rest of us.
I don't react either, or even watch. It's all coming down in my view, anyway.
I appreciate your take - and framing. Also, far as I can tell you are neither old nor old fashioned. Timeless and classic are adjectives better suited to you.
No words come to mind to express my disgust for how Satanism has taken over the entertainment industry... and more.
No one, but no one gets ahead in the mass Luciferian media unless they have "help." Talent is optional.
It is time to quit denying what is exposed before our very eyes.
So very true. I acquiesced going to the movie with dear friends whose husband's are ill. I was insulted by the banal plot, lack of humor and pitiful acting. My movie review of "80 for Brady" is don't waste your mind.
Indeed and absolutely.
Celia, I missed your writing these days. I am happy to read more from you and see that you are doing fine.
About this topic, I just want to say: Who is like God? Who can resist him?
Any fight against Jesus was already lost long ago. I see everything they do as whining.
What this makes me think of us Satanthony Fauci and his bro satanthony Blinken, and victrollia newland, and Gavin screwsome , oh and London Greed Breed
commendable monikers: Dickens coudl hardly have done better
Agree it is an unutterably sad song across the board. Keep some flying shoes and a cape handy. And if you don’t know about these see Townes Van Zandt & Guy Clark. There’s much more to America and this world than meets the eye.
Exactly. They amplify the distortion they'd like us to think is ubiquitous. No, they merely showcase their own meaninglessness. I mean, does anyone even watch this shite? Think the ratings are pretty abysmal.
Hardly anyone watches (seriously) any more, but the producers and stars don't care because really now awards shows are just big narcissistic get-togethers for them all to show off to each other. I highly doubt they care about their fans much. Probably more about the lifestyle, $$ and fame.
Why I wait for the vultures to do their job. Mainstream media = vulture’s
They turn off more people than they inspire for certain. Not exactly life affirmation.
To live is to fly, both low and high...
or Time among the pine trees, felt like breath of air...
I find the best music was in the 60's, 70's and into the 80's, my childhood, teen and 20something years. My kids' music is mostly crap as far as I'm concerned... don't like rap (escept for maybe Blondie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHCdS7O248g and Young MC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qixMmcXh0E) The degenerate narcissism on display in Hollywood gets worse very year. And so does the music. My husband told me the other day that the Eagles were going on tour again. They were one of my all time favourites... but at $800 a seat I think I'll throw on a cd (first time I heard them was on an 8track) and stay home.
Music as art is just about dead... The Grammy's show was bad pornography.
"Miley Cyrus and her new song and video: “Flowers.” I watched it a few times and discovered on the one had that she is much more “talented” than I realized- a great singer, dancer, and choreographer, yet there was that unmistakeable presence of death over the whole thing".
That "talent", the dance, the singing, the choreography, has a specific function: It is the beguiling movement of the serpent, luring untold millions into satan's den. Make no mistake about that.
I now return to my regularly scheduled program: Decades and Centuries ago music, which wasn't this banal pablum; and which did not so obviously seek to make women hate men, because that's satan's purpose for this "song".
Totally agree. I never did see much of anything she ever did until a few minutes ago. Her stomach as she lay one her side in her black panties with her gross tatted fingers ... blah... so snakey.