We humans are built to wonder of our own mortality, of our legacy that will be left behind when we shuffle off this mortal coil. We spend so much time looking and questioning what will come at the end, we miss all that explodes around us before it comes.
Two things come to mind....the Egyptian text "The Immortality of Writers" and the Beyonce song "I Was Here" https://youtu.be/i41qWJ6QjPI
Given that you've written published work, you've bought yourself some significant time beyond the years you might be granted. And even if you hadn't, the ripples made on the people you've touched keep going. Maybe our egos want validation....but I think our souls make the impression, even without it.
I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately. This idea of impermanence is part of the reason I write. Words and stories matter. When I share my words with the people I care about, it helps me build a deeper connection.
On an evening of some sad national new... I am trying to reaffirm my desire to lead my life with love and kindness. Thank you for the encouragement in this work to keep doing so.
This has been on my mind a lot lately. At first, it made me anxious. Now, it's only sparked my wonder and wander even more. Really makes me wonder what we'll look and feel like when we aren't in the bounds of these beautiful, wondrous bodies we live in.
I’ve felt this way for a long time and sometimes this anxiety builds within me, this fear of not having done what I feel I should have achieved, despite having achieved so much in my life.
Sometimes, though, I feel at total peace with endings and the knowledge that this world will continue without me one day and that is ok.
Until that day, however, I know I need to keep going, keep writing, keep singing, keep exploring and above all, feeling it all.
Two things come to mind....the Egyptian text "The Immortality of Writers" and the Beyonce song "I Was Here" https://youtu.be/i41qWJ6QjPI
Given that you've written published work, you've bought yourself some significant time beyond the years you might be granted. And even if you hadn't, the ripples made on the people you've touched keep going. Maybe our egos want validation....but I think our souls make the impression, even without it.
Enjoy the song. 😊
What a beautiful thought, a wonderful reminder to live presently and honestly. And the newsletter is gorgeous! So proud of you.
I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately. This idea of impermanence is part of the reason I write. Words and stories matter. When I share my words with the people I care about, it helps me build a deeper connection.
On an evening of some sad national new... I am trying to reaffirm my desire to lead my life with love and kindness. Thank you for the encouragement in this work to keep doing so.
This has been on my mind a lot lately. At first, it made me anxious. Now, it's only sparked my wonder and wander even more. Really makes me wonder what we'll look and feel like when we aren't in the bounds of these beautiful, wondrous bodies we live in.
I’ve felt this way for a long time and sometimes this anxiety builds within me, this fear of not having done what I feel I should have achieved, despite having achieved so much in my life.
Sometimes, though, I feel at total peace with endings and the knowledge that this world will continue without me one day and that is ok.
Until that day, however, I know I need to keep going, keep writing, keep singing, keep exploring and above all, feeling it all.