It's very easy to get caught up in the world of Star Wars.
There is just so much. Videos. Comic books. Novels. Fan fiction. Fan clubs. Merchandise and collectibles.
But, it is important to step back once in a while and take a break. Remember the world that exists out of the Galaxy Far Far Away. Touch base with friends who are not Star Wars and did not have a countdown clock for "The Force Awakens."
I'm in a mixed-marriage.
No, I am not referring to the luscious brown color of my husband's skin. That's never been an issue between us. No, the problem is I married a non-Star Wars fan.
And, he fairly exploded this past weekend because he had too much Star Wars. So, it was a good reminder to me of the world out there that still exists regardless of whether Rey is a Skywalker or a Kenobi. Whether Han Solo is truly dead or can rise from the ashes like a Phoenix. Whether Kylo Ren can redeem himself or is damned for eternity.
Some people just don't give a Bantha's backside.
I'm grateful for that explosion because it is an important reality check. While this is something we do for fun, it has a very specialized place in our lives. And, the place is called fantasy. That fantasy world has to be forcibly shoved into the backseat sometimes lest it take control of our lives.
Thoughts?
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