Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Context? II

A radio commercial fragment I heard during the '80s: "I want to make the most of me, whoever I am!"

That was the only portion of the commercial I heard.  The speaker sounded like she was in her late teens or early twenties.  I remember detecting an interesting mix of determination and futility in her voice.  Most likely, the ad was for a local college.  Maybe it was for a trade school.  Or, thinking outside the box, maybe it was for a meditation center.  Maybe she just wanted to feel at peace with the world before heading out into it.  That wouldn't be a bad tag line for a meditation center, when you think about it.  After all, if you're embarking on some life-changing venture, why not strive for an inner calmness, if it isn't there already?