You're basically damned when the river stops flowing, buddy. By the river, I mean...the juice of life, the inspiration, the zest, the drive to create and achieve, whatever it is that makes your life meaningful. That's why the word "damn" sounds exactly like the word "dam". Stagnant water ain't good to drink.

You wanna get un-damned? Clear the freakin' logjam.

Chongo