Wow! Thank you for sharing. I'll be turning 60 in August. I can truly relate. I was born and raised in southern California before my family relocated to Missouri. All of my friends were block kids. When those street lamps came on, we had better be in the house as soon as possible. I reminisce about photos of my father and me. In January of this year, I realized I had lived over half my life and knew it was now or never to complete my and my father's novels. As I age, I am becoming more reserved and not saying much to those I know don't respect me. The circle is shrinking. Now I understand why my father only spoke wisdom and not nonsense as he grew older, and he devoted more time to his writing than to idle chit-chat. Before I bounce, I want to leave you with one word of encouragement: Jesus.
"It’s easy to get lost in the past. In memories, the things that used to be, and what life was like. I get locked into these moments of deep introspection often. I think about the things I once had, and sometimes get caught wishing for stuff again. Stuff I don’t need. "
Im 15 years behind you, but I feel this. Its really easy to get lost in the sea of past wounds and mistakes. Happy Birrhday man. Hold your torch high that dark forest.
Wow! Thank you for sharing. I'll be turning 60 in August. I can truly relate. I was born and raised in southern California before my family relocated to Missouri. All of my friends were block kids. When those street lamps came on, we had better be in the house as soon as possible. I reminisce about photos of my father and me. In January of this year, I realized I had lived over half my life and knew it was now or never to complete my and my father's novels. As I age, I am becoming more reserved and not saying much to those I know don't respect me. The circle is shrinking. Now I understand why my father only spoke wisdom and not nonsense as he grew older, and he devoted more time to his writing than to idle chit-chat. Before I bounce, I want to leave you with one word of encouragement: Jesus.
...and Happy Belated Birthday.
Quite the post, David. More existential than I'd anticipated. But its all welcome advice to a young(ish) man finding his way in this funky niche
Happy early birthday
Appreciate you, young man! You’ve got a great head on your shoulders, and that inspires me!
"It’s easy to get lost in the past. In memories, the things that used to be, and what life was like. I get locked into these moments of deep introspection often. I think about the things I once had, and sometimes get caught wishing for stuff again. Stuff I don’t need. "
Im 15 years behind you, but I feel this. Its really easy to get lost in the sea of past wounds and mistakes. Happy Birrhday man. Hold your torch high that dark forest.
Appreciate it, brother!
"If I could go back, knowing what I know now? I don’t think I would."
I would; and I know it beyond any doubt. That was part of my motivation to write a Tolstoy-sized time travel novel.
Great post, David.