Well, since I am time, I’m going to take my time to digest this piece. I would also like to echo what you are saying by asking the question, “What if there were no goal?” We could feel our feelings!
Kate, I came back to re-read this since this morning and the more I pay attention to your words in an intentional, slow way (not how I do most of my reading in a quick scan manner), the more I am able to appreciate the depth of what you’re saying.
Just because everyone’s life is chaotic doesn’t mean that it’s ok for mine to be, too! As you aptly say: “Turns out the carrot is made of plastic and carcinogens with no actual nutritional content or value. And we are left, heart-racing, panting, plagued with anxiety, dread, depression and heart disease, unable to enjoy doing anything or being anywhere.” We are putting things off for later while being aware that the future holds no guarantees. How messed up is that?
I fear a life where my mind is sharp as a tack but my body’s given up on me … what kind of “living” would that be? But that is the path I’m hurtling down if I continue with this nonsensical mirage-chase of society-induced accomplishment badges to put under my belt.
For what?
I appreciate your making the time to write this and, more important, to share the reminder that NOW is passing us by if we don’t stop and take notice.
Well, since I am time, I’m going to take my time to digest this piece. I would also like to echo what you are saying by asking the question, “What if there were no goal?” We could feel our feelings!
Kate, I came back to re-read this since this morning and the more I pay attention to your words in an intentional, slow way (not how I do most of my reading in a quick scan manner), the more I am able to appreciate the depth of what you’re saying.
Just because everyone’s life is chaotic doesn’t mean that it’s ok for mine to be, too! As you aptly say: “Turns out the carrot is made of plastic and carcinogens with no actual nutritional content or value. And we are left, heart-racing, panting, plagued with anxiety, dread, depression and heart disease, unable to enjoy doing anything or being anywhere.” We are putting things off for later while being aware that the future holds no guarantees. How messed up is that?
I fear a life where my mind is sharp as a tack but my body’s given up on me … what kind of “living” would that be? But that is the path I’m hurtling down if I continue with this nonsensical mirage-chase of society-induced accomplishment badges to put under my belt.
For what?
I appreciate your making the time to write this and, more important, to share the reminder that NOW is passing us by if we don’t stop and take notice.
Thank you, Mansi, for your thoughtful reply. It’s hard not to get caught up. I wrote it because I need the reminder myself.