whether essay or opinion piece, this is outstanding. just when i think the entire world has gone mad, i read this and know that reality and truth still matter, at least to some of us. thank you for articulating what i feel and wish i had the wherewithal to express. this sums it all up so well, down to the advice i'd give my younger self :-)
Nice to know we’re not alone. Now, if only we had a time machine. Then again, I'm not sure I'd use it. The river’s course might wind here and twist there, but it always ends at the sea.
There's a lot of heavy stuff going on in this one. I am glad you were able to get that all out into the universe.
First off, i hope you are feeling better.
Secondly, i love the title "unreality". Reality is something that seems like it should be so simple. It is what it is. But it isn't. It's very complex, at least to me. I had a boss who had a saying (that i loathed, lol), "There's 3 sides to every story. Your side. Their side. And, what actually happened." In my 20's this drove me nuts! But it's true. With age I've learned that we all perceive reality differently. It is influenced by so many things.
I have, what they are guessing is permanent, lung damage from covid. Specialists have told me over and over that they don't understand how i survived it. It has been 17+ months, I'm still on oxygen, can only walk for 4 minutes before my oxygen levels drop. I use a walker with a seat on it. I am a fraction of who i used to be. And a much slower person now. My reality has changed drastically. What has been interesting is over hearing what other people think my reality is and how i came to be here with portable oxygen and an electric cart shopping for groceries. People don't seem to fear throwing out their opinion of my life choices that they think got me here. But it doesn't make my reality different, or theirs either. They will walk away believing what they want. I will roll away wondering why i didn't just do curbside pick up. Sorry, this is your blog, not mine.
My cousin has schizophrenia. If you remember that title I'd be interested. He developed his from severe abuse.
I completely agree with newer generations presenting themselves as being more special than the rest. Derserving more while wanting to experience less to get there. They don't want to see the path that got things to here. They just want to quickly change it enough to leave their mark so they can mark the next thing. Although i believe there is that belief in a certain amount of each generation. I wonder (after working in a high school) if their world has just become so much more fast paced that they don't drink it in to see the path. It's quick judgment, popular opinion, at the touch of a screen with little time to ponder. Older generations didn't have the electronic platform to be heard so quickly and loudly. What will so many do when they finally have something that makes them stop and look around long enough to consider their reality/unreality?
Sorry for my rambling response. It's been a rough day 😂
Thank you for being here. For being you and sharing your thoughts!
I can't imagine anyone blaming you for catching a virus. What a shabby world. I hope things improve for you. I am better, thank you. Perhaps feeling too well and a little spicy, as evidenced by this essay. ;) Yes, there are generally three sides to a story. But sometimes there is a cold hard reality waiting whether we like it or not. I think you're right about technology playing a role. I'm grateful to have grown up without it. The only problem with your comment is that you apologized for it. Sending good thoughts your way.
Actually people see me on oxygen and say "hope all those cigarettes were worth it!" I've never smoked. But even if i smoked 5 packs a day it's none of their business! Would their comment make a person feel better if it was self induced? I'm going with no.
whether essay or opinion piece, this is outstanding. just when i think the entire world has gone mad, i read this and know that reality and truth still matter, at least to some of us. thank you for articulating what i feel and wish i had the wherewithal to express. this sums it all up so well, down to the advice i'd give my younger self :-)
Nice to know we’re not alone. Now, if only we had a time machine. Then again, I'm not sure I'd use it. The river’s course might wind here and twist there, but it always ends at the sea.
There's a lot of heavy stuff going on in this one. I am glad you were able to get that all out into the universe.
First off, i hope you are feeling better.
Secondly, i love the title "unreality". Reality is something that seems like it should be so simple. It is what it is. But it isn't. It's very complex, at least to me. I had a boss who had a saying (that i loathed, lol), "There's 3 sides to every story. Your side. Their side. And, what actually happened." In my 20's this drove me nuts! But it's true. With age I've learned that we all perceive reality differently. It is influenced by so many things.
I have, what they are guessing is permanent, lung damage from covid. Specialists have told me over and over that they don't understand how i survived it. It has been 17+ months, I'm still on oxygen, can only walk for 4 minutes before my oxygen levels drop. I use a walker with a seat on it. I am a fraction of who i used to be. And a much slower person now. My reality has changed drastically. What has been interesting is over hearing what other people think my reality is and how i came to be here with portable oxygen and an electric cart shopping for groceries. People don't seem to fear throwing out their opinion of my life choices that they think got me here. But it doesn't make my reality different, or theirs either. They will walk away believing what they want. I will roll away wondering why i didn't just do curbside pick up. Sorry, this is your blog, not mine.
My cousin has schizophrenia. If you remember that title I'd be interested. He developed his from severe abuse.
I completely agree with newer generations presenting themselves as being more special than the rest. Derserving more while wanting to experience less to get there. They don't want to see the path that got things to here. They just want to quickly change it enough to leave their mark so they can mark the next thing. Although i believe there is that belief in a certain amount of each generation. I wonder (after working in a high school) if their world has just become so much more fast paced that they don't drink it in to see the path. It's quick judgment, popular opinion, at the touch of a screen with little time to ponder. Older generations didn't have the electronic platform to be heard so quickly and loudly. What will so many do when they finally have something that makes them stop and look around long enough to consider their reality/unreality?
Sorry for my rambling response. It's been a rough day 😂
Thank you for being here. For being you and sharing your thoughts!
Love the fawn!! So sweet.
I can't imagine anyone blaming you for catching a virus. What a shabby world. I hope things improve for you. I am better, thank you. Perhaps feeling too well and a little spicy, as evidenced by this essay. ;) Yes, there are generally three sides to a story. But sometimes there is a cold hard reality waiting whether we like it or not. I think you're right about technology playing a role. I'm grateful to have grown up without it. The only problem with your comment is that you apologized for it. Sending good thoughts your way.
Actually people see me on oxygen and say "hope all those cigarettes were worth it!" I've never smoked. But even if i smoked 5 packs a day it's none of their business! Would their comment make a person feel better if it was self induced? I'm going with no.
Thank you for the good vibes .
It makes me very sad to think that people could be so terrible. Know there is someone on an island in Washington who loves and respects you.