Shep didn’t quite get it. America did NOT all go for self-denial, not for long. Here in 2024, everyone is either obese, on a diet, eating triple cheeseburgers, eating organic, on the couch, at the gym, or spiritualizing food, e.g. vegan, or all at the same time. Is this all contradictory ? Yes, but not really. Why ? Because we ALL care too much for the body and its pleasures, OR the denial thereof, not about the life of the mind or the soul. If you’re focused on the last two, you won’t feel entitled to overeat, nor will you make a religion of self-denial.
From thin people being the minority - to music declining significantly in the 90's... this guy could see the writing on the wall.
Thanks for sharing!
The Bonzos playing "Doctor Jazz" behind Shep's kazoo?! Shep is THE BOMB!
Shep didn’t quite get it. America did NOT all go for self-denial, not for long. Here in 2024, everyone is either obese, on a diet, eating triple cheeseburgers, eating organic, on the couch, at the gym, or spiritualizing food, e.g. vegan, or all at the same time.
Is this all contradictory ? Yes, but not really. Why ? Because we ALL care too much for the body and its pleasures, OR the denial thereof, not about the life of the mind or the soul.
If you’re focused on the last two, you won’t feel entitled to overeat, nor will you make a religion of self-denial.
Very insightful and perceptive.