Beware all who enter this dark hole
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1/25/2020
Indiana is a place where ideas go to die. The people here think creativity is a personality disorder. Yes, the cost of living is lower. Yes, there are material comforts such a numerous places to eat and drink--as confirmed by rampant obesity. Yes, people are polite in a superficial way. But...violent crime in Indy rivals the south side of Chicago and much larger metro shooting galleries. Racial divisions are reminiscent of the Jim Crow era. There is a strong sense of social hierarchy based on family and school ties. It should be noted there is a growing international population downtown thanks to companies like Salesforce, Rolls Royce and Cummins. But if you're not a Millennial IT guru or entrepreneurial wiz kid, you'll not fit in. The age divide mirrors the racial divide elsewhere in the city. In short, if you've lived in other parts of the U.S. where people are open to new ideas and supportive of unique personalities, your spirit will wither day by day. This is a culture that prides itself in being the last to try anything, that views nonconformity as a venal sin, that slowly beats you into submission. You know you've bottomed out when you find yourself saying "why bother."
Zen | Indianapolis, IN