Such an interesting piece, thank you. I’m fairly new to this writing game, and while I haven’t experienced fame (thank goodness) or fortune (my writing is free, so not much chance of that!) I have experienced connection, and that has come with a healthy dose of satisfaction. It seems that, for me, writing is a way of sharing something which feels very important to me, and when it feels as though there are hands receiving it, and even resonating with it, there’s an inherent satisfaction at having made even a brief connection. A quick smile, returned by a stranger, across the planet. Magic.
Your words and writings are Magic Chloe. If there can empower and inspire someone like me from the sunny and distant land to even write more. That I call fame. The words we share here are not just a fleeting candle, but a magnificent torch that we have been entrusted with. So, resume making it shine as brightly as you can before passing it on to future generations.
This is a great post-Marcus, I recall that movie like it was yesterday. This sentence resonated with me a lot "My value as a writer doesn’t transcend mere numbers and metrics." A reminder to keep going because you can still have an impact.
I am convinced that my writing carries a significant amount of life and embodies the message I long to convey. You see, there are numerous ways in which God can capture our attention, and for me, it was through my writing that He made Himself known.
Great post Marcus. It has taken me a lifetime to learn to agree with you when you write '...the fundamental element in everything we do is paying attention to our intentions...' Wise words I wish I'd learned as a child...
As much as I wish to stay current, and sail with the wind. My brains don't let me. Our brains have evolved to detect patterns (a useful trick for keeping us alive long enough to reproduce), we ignore a mystifying fact: that our world and our lives are swayed considerably by chance, contingency, and chaos.
Good reflection on a number of important questions. I loved this one: "What meaning does success hold without my contribution?" My answer is ... nothing. Success is in the participation, involvement and contribution. Regarding fate and destiny, there are obviously things we cannot control. However, life is in the ones we can, and thus life is our responsibility. Thanks for an enriching piece, Marcus.
I recently read, "Setting Boundaries with Negative Thoughts and Painful Memories" by Allison Bottke. What a book, it gave me a different view to life and the-how to embrace the richer life I crave.
I found that question a bit offensive… ‘Do you consider yourself a writer or more of a content consumer?’ A bit rude? But I also see it out if context. Life is not black and white as the fairytales and disney junk we’re fed with have us believe. It takes a little longer work to disentangle the manufactured truths that hold value for the manufacturing body but not the consumer. As a writer you have to read… as a reader you don’t have to write but it’s good if you did. Lots of ideas here woven into the film. I got a little lost but got to the end realising life’s what you make it. Fate plays role, and your own beliefs play an even bigger role.
Thanks for walking with me in my every day life of negative-voices. As a writer, and still finding my feet in philosophy, I discovered that the best qualities one can have these days, and one that’s highly desirable, is to be able to disconnect from the world around you.
Well, you may want to stay connected but eliminate the negative voice/s. Writing will help you connect and disconnect. Thank you for sharing this. Keep your spirits up.
What we believe and how we act according to those beliefs will, in large measure, determine who we are and who we will become. How we respond internally to what is happening externally sets the stage for our health (physical, mental, spiritual) and our relationships with others. Extrovert or introvert doesn't matter to our humanity. What matters is how we treat each other and the planet which is why, in the beginning and at the end, love is what matters most. In between beginning and end, what we make of a life well-lived is up to us to choose what we do with this moment, and the next. Begin and end each day with gratitude for being here and you have the bookends for how you live. Choose wisely, my friends.
Such an interesting piece, thank you. I’m fairly new to this writing game, and while I haven’t experienced fame (thank goodness) or fortune (my writing is free, so not much chance of that!) I have experienced connection, and that has come with a healthy dose of satisfaction. It seems that, for me, writing is a way of sharing something which feels very important to me, and when it feels as though there are hands receiving it, and even resonating with it, there’s an inherent satisfaction at having made even a brief connection. A quick smile, returned by a stranger, across the planet. Magic.
Your words and writings are Magic Chloe. If there can empower and inspire someone like me from the sunny and distant land to even write more. That I call fame. The words we share here are not just a fleeting candle, but a magnificent torch that we have been entrusted with. So, resume making it shine as brightly as you can before passing it on to future generations.
That’s such a beautiful thought, beautiful image. I’ll treasure it. Thank you, Marcus
This is a great post-Marcus, I recall that movie like it was yesterday. This sentence resonated with me a lot "My value as a writer doesn’t transcend mere numbers and metrics." A reminder to keep going because you can still have an impact.
I am convinced that my writing carries a significant amount of life and embodies the message I long to convey. You see, there are numerous ways in which God can capture our attention, and for me, it was through my writing that He made Himself known.
Great post Marcus. It has taken me a lifetime to learn to agree with you when you write '...the fundamental element in everything we do is paying attention to our intentions...' Wise words I wish I'd learned as a child...
As much as I wish to stay current, and sail with the wind. My brains don't let me. Our brains have evolved to detect patterns (a useful trick for keeping us alive long enough to reproduce), we ignore a mystifying fact: that our world and our lives are swayed considerably by chance, contingency, and chaos.
'...chance, contingency, and chaos...' - and especially the latter - have certainly swayed my life!
Good reflection on a number of important questions. I loved this one: "What meaning does success hold without my contribution?" My answer is ... nothing. Success is in the participation, involvement and contribution. Regarding fate and destiny, there are obviously things we cannot control. However, life is in the ones we can, and thus life is our responsibility. Thanks for an enriching piece, Marcus.
I recently read, "Setting Boundaries with Negative Thoughts and Painful Memories" by Allison Bottke. What a book, it gave me a different view to life and the-how to embrace the richer life I crave.
I found that question a bit offensive… ‘Do you consider yourself a writer or more of a content consumer?’ A bit rude? But I also see it out if context. Life is not black and white as the fairytales and disney junk we’re fed with have us believe. It takes a little longer work to disentangle the manufactured truths that hold value for the manufacturing body but not the consumer. As a writer you have to read… as a reader you don’t have to write but it’s good if you did. Lots of ideas here woven into the film. I got a little lost but got to the end realising life’s what you make it. Fate plays role, and your own beliefs play an even bigger role.
Thanks for walking with me in my every day life of negative-voices. As a writer, and still finding my feet in philosophy, I discovered that the best qualities one can have these days, and one that’s highly desirable, is to be able to disconnect from the world around you.
Well, you may want to stay connected but eliminate the negative voice/s. Writing will help you connect and disconnect. Thank you for sharing this. Keep your spirits up.
What we believe and how we act according to those beliefs will, in large measure, determine who we are and who we will become. How we respond internally to what is happening externally sets the stage for our health (physical, mental, spiritual) and our relationships with others. Extrovert or introvert doesn't matter to our humanity. What matters is how we treat each other and the planet which is why, in the beginning and at the end, love is what matters most. In between beginning and end, what we make of a life well-lived is up to us to choose what we do with this moment, and the next. Begin and end each day with gratitude for being here and you have the bookends for how you live. Choose wisely, my friends.
Thanks for your wisdom @Gary 🙏