Thursday, September 1, 2011

Plugged In


What is with the term “plugged in”?  I have been hearing it frequently.  People use it when they are talking about clubs, groups, and organizations.  For example: “I got plugged into choir” Or “You should get plugged into theater”.  
It makes me think of a lamp.  A lamp needs electricity to provide work.  It needs to be plugged in.  If I am the lamp then the activity/group is my electricity.  The problem I have with this is that a lamp doesn't give anything back to the electricity.  When we are a part of a group it is not just providing our needs but we are giving back to the group.  There is a give and take.  
If we go into a group setting expecting to have our needs met and not have to give anything back then we are doing a disfavor to both ourselves and to the group.  Instead of “plugged in” can we say “involved”?  I know it is a small thing but small things show a larger mindset.  
Let’s start to change it.      

4 comments:

  1. I've never heard it used in that manner, only when referring to websites, radio shows, or TV shows. Ex. Plug into this weeks podcast on the lifecycle of the moth. Perhaps only college people use it in that manner. :) Eve

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  2. Can I just say you remind me the teensiest bit of your mom?! But since I love your mom, that's okay by me.

    Mrs. Mueller :-)

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  3. Hi,
    I am visiting from Ordinary time and I am very glad to be able to read your thoughts about your college life!
    Warm greetings from Croatia
    Sana

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