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03 Jul 2009 I’ve found myself wondering lately what my beliefs are – what values I represent which distinguish me from anyone else. I’ve also been wondering whether we choose our beliefs - or whether the ones we really live by – chose us. Perhaps this introspection is an age thing. I’ve asked three different people – who’ve known me for 20 years – about my distinguishing characteristics. I must say the response was disappointing. One of them even suggested that the beliefs I profess depend on the latest book or film that impressed me. I think she was referring to the conversation I had with her son some time ago. He was slagging street beggars on telly as chancers – I thought 14 was too young to be a cynic. I urged him to respect qualities like compassion, honour and courage because they are positive – life enhancing. His parents looked at me a bit funny – I had tears in my eyes. I got the speech from Robert Duvall in ‘Secondhand Lions’. Great film. My wee cousin, who’s got a lot of grief in her life just now, phones for a moan. When she’s got it all out, she asks me if life gets any easier with age. “Yes”, I reply – “as you become clearer who you are – what you want – what you believe – you don’t let things bother you so much.” My reply impresses her. I got it from Bill Murray in ‘Lost in Translation’. Great film.-------------------------------------- A seminar I attended recently was addressed by Iain MacWhirter, the journalist, who spoke about his concern for the state of the Scottish media. Both the Scotsman and the Herald are dying – STV is giving up any pretence of public service broadcasting – the BBC has lost the will and the means to lead political debate...Read more |
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