A welcome reminder to feel gratitude in any and every circumstance--not always an easy state to achieve, as your piece demonstrates--while modeling the way to do it!
Your post reminds me of what Paul writes in the fourth chapter of his letter to the Philippians: “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
This makes me want to go rotate my tires and leave the lug-nut grease under my fingernails as a reminder that perspective is a tool I should pull out of my trunk more often. : )
+1 to publishing lightly edited streams of consciousness, especially when they are peppered with such gems: "In 2013, I was friends with a girl who had previously dated (and allegedly was still dating) Drake."
You could create a polished gem out of this experience, but it is so vulnerable in its natural flowing state.
“This is how I’ll wash my hands every time I don’t feel good from now on,” I say, sprinting straight to my car outside so they don’t see the soap dripping down my leg. Just kidding. I leave the soap where it is. On the drive home I realize that everyone’s life has problems and everyone’s life has pleasure, and the wedge between these two things is perspective." -- Exactly. This is precious. Glad you wrote about this, Charlie. Loved it.
A welcome reminder to feel gratitude in any and every circumstance--not always an easy state to achieve, as your piece demonstrates--while modeling the way to do it!
Your post reminds me of what Paul writes in the fourth chapter of his letter to the Philippians: “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
Nothing Was the Same will always be my favorite Drake album. I wrote a piece about Drake and AI music if you feel inclined to check it out: https://rachtiss.substack.com/p/the-ai-drake-effect
I'd love to know more of your your thoughts on his new album, and tell you why I've been avoiding it, perhaps in our next meeting!
Also, I thought you might find this recent interview amusing: https://youtu.be/-MlDq-BgY7s?si=lQ37-ybVWl7JwtWi
This makes me want to go rotate my tires and leave the lug-nut grease under my fingernails as a reminder that perspective is a tool I should pull out of my trunk more often. : )
+1 to publishing lightly edited streams of consciousness, especially when they are peppered with such gems: "In 2013, I was friends with a girl who had previously dated (and allegedly was still dating) Drake."
You could create a polished gem out of this experience, but it is so vulnerable in its natural flowing state.
“This is how I’ll wash my hands every time I don’t feel good from now on,” I say, sprinting straight to my car outside so they don’t see the soap dripping down my leg. Just kidding. I leave the soap where it is. On the drive home I realize that everyone’s life has problems and everyone’s life has pleasure, and the wedge between these two things is perspective." -- Exactly. This is precious. Glad you wrote about this, Charlie. Loved it.