The Madness of the Crowds

I appreciate things that break up my routine. Whether it be a vacation or emergency, I enjoy doing something new or unusual. I am sure, gentle reader, that you have heard of the newest HP book, and that it was released today, about three hours ago. Things like that always have acertain energy too them. Exciting sports games have the same sorta vibe running underneath, they have a current that slides under the skin of everyone participating. Sometims this is a bad thing. One young girl became so excited she wet herself.
I'm not saying HP isn't good, I think it's a wonderful set of books, but it leaves me cold to see people react like they do to such a fleeting thing. I rejoice with them to a certain point, but then it starts feeling an awful lot like worship, and not the good kind. It pains me to see people putting such hope into false things, whether it be some book or any number of things. Thinking of the adoration on some of the younger kids faces in the HP line I can't help but consider the Jr. Highers in my care. I see no spark in their eyes when they worship in church, they seem to be jaded and dead. There was more belief roiling around the bookstore then the belief that is supposed to be at church. I don't deign to know the intentions or emotions of the people around me, but that is what I feel. There's no undercurrent, or spark. I dunno, I may be way off base.......It just worries me, and makes me sad to see an absence of joy at my church....... It is very worrisome.
I need some sleep, been working all day.