A man never forgets

If a man forgets a once loved woman, then he never really loved her. Authentic love leaves enduring footprints on a man’s heart and mind, where nothing is left unchanged for him, including the meaning of life itself.

Invisible forces

The force of gravity “appears” to exist. However, like the wind, we infer that gravity exists by observing visible things and how they interact. We cannot directly observe gravity, just as we cannot see the wind.

Human nature is more of the same. We infer what people are thinking and feeling through their words, behavior, and physical manifestations. However, our naked motivations are invisible to both ourselves and others, limiting us to best guesses as to what is really happening.

Seasoning the truth

Most people despise the uncooked truth and its messengers. Complete frauds are a turn-off too. People who know how to season the truth just right, with a pinch of “positivity” here and “negativity” there, make out the best on the social scene.

Hacking away

In all honesty, I’ve been somewhat of a hack at everything I’ve pursued, maybe an unintentional impostor at times. A possible case of Impostor Syndrome?

Nevertheless, I’ve been good enough to impress a few people, supporting my illusion that I have the talent or wisdom to pull off whatever I am doing or being. Illusions can become powerful motivators, pushing us forward and sustaining our efforts over time, despite our perceived limitations.

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Detours to joy

There are moments of intense joy, when I experience something incompatible with perpetual sadness; a happy place older than the oldest pain. This is what makes life worth living, those beautiful detours into the light of sacred presence.