This is a continuation of my thoughts on the Universe Experiencing Itself. Death is inevitable, waiting like a patient golden retriever. To live is to die. More importantly, to live is to experience. The precious and unrepeatable passing moments are occasions to celebrate. I once thought that the Universe would find its own end oneContinueContinue reading “Mortality is Meaning”
Tag Archives: life
Spending Time Alone in Your Own Company
This essay’s foundation was a voice memo dictated on a five-mile walk. Green pines and firs. A quiet blue sky. Textured white from the birches or a cloud. The exertion in my feet midway through the walk. We live within ourselves throughout life. Be grateful for our bodies and minds, and use our faculties untilContinueContinue reading “Spending Time Alone in Your Own Company”
Shower Thoughts
The shower creates an intimate space for deep reflection on life and death. Contemplating existence, the writer grapples with beliefs shaped by a Catholic upbringing while embracing kindness over doctrine. They ponder the continuity of matter post-death and express a desire to live fully, prioritizing meaningful experiences before life’s inevitable end.
Why You Should Travel Now
After our first day back in classes, I had my first physical therapy appointment at Allied Health in Farmington. Shoutout to Steve! Great therapist! Since I’m unable to drive and can hardly even enter a vehicle, my friend, Kathy, offered to drive me, perhaps partially from guilt. I keep telling her not to worry thatContinueContinue reading “Why You Should Travel Now”
On Percocet
Yesterday, I felt the worst pain in my life after waking up from ACL surgery. The anesthesiologist said they put a nerve block in “to reduce the pain by 80%.” I call bullshit. I cried. I moaned and I swore. I wondered if the pain was similar to getting shot, and I understood why menContinueContinue reading “On Percocet”
From Freedom to Stability: A Journey’s Reflection
October 19th marks one year since I landed in Paris and began a three-month voyage across the continent. Looking back, I wonder how it was only just a year and not a decade. Those three months included a trek through Europe and also a transformational period for me. I developed a larger sense of whatContinueContinue reading “From Freedom to Stability: A Journey’s Reflection”
Reflection of Our Minds
9/18/24 I’m inspired to write this post based on my brother’s recent letter. He wrote, “This world we live in is but a reflection of our minds.” He went on to add that I should create a world I want. I liked his particular phrasing as it reminded me that the world is unique forContinueContinue reading “Reflection of Our Minds”
Celebrating Life: A Thoughtful Birthday Perspective
Subscriber Content I just got off the phone with my brother, who turns 28 today. Happy birthday, bro! We shared maybe two sentences on this subject. “Wow, dude. You’re old! Ain’t life short?” “Don’t fuckin’ talk about it.” We changed the subject to more happy topics: travel, hanging out, and his plans for the evening.ContinueContinue reading “Celebrating Life: A Thoughtful Birthday Perspective”
Moving in at CVA
I’m all moved into my new apartment at Carrabassett Valley Academy. I wasn’t 100% excited about living in the dorm building with students, but I’m growing comfortable with that concept. I prefer privacy and a clear conclusion of my duties once the workday is over. I’m not sure how some of my duties will lookContinueContinue reading “Moving in at CVA”
Character Building
Another post inspired by Will: How is life different from the high school years? I graduated high school in 2012. It’s 2024. That makes 12 years. There was an “attempt” at a high school reunion two years ago at Old Orchard Beach of all places. From what I saw on the Class Facebook group, fourContinueContinue reading “Character Building”