They luxuriated in the feeling of deep and all pervading satisfaction, a feeling of knowing absolutely that all was well with the world and them and that the world was not only their oyster it was also their linguine with clam sauce. Not only were all things possible, but all things were theirs.
Hubert Selby Jr.
I was sitting at home and had a profound experience. I experienced, in all of my Being, that someday I was going to die, and it wouldn't be like it had been happening, almost dying but somehow staying alive, but I would just die! And two things would happen right before I died: I would regret my entire life; I would want to live it over again. This terrified me. The thought that I would live my entire life, look at it and realize I blew it forced me to do something with my life.
life motivation death home live experience thought regret profound alive things die dying realize
But to believe that getting stuff is the purpose and aim of life is madness.
life work goals
satisfaction happiness
The voice so filled with nostalgia that you could almost see the memories floating through the blue smoke, memories not only of music and joy and youth, but perhaps, of dreams. They listened to the music, each hearing it in his own way, feeling relaxed and a part of the music, a part of each other, and almost a part of the world.
youth music belonging comfort joy
Life was not longer something to endure, but to live.
life endurance
But you cant shut everyone out. I mean you have to have someone to love... Someone to hold on to... Someone--
fear trying
There was a sky somewhere above the tops of the buildings, with stars and a moon and all the things there are in a sky, but they were content to think of the distant street lights as planets and stars. If the lights prevented you from seeing the heavens, then preform a little magic and change reality to fit the need. The street lights were now planets and stars and moon.
change city reality night stars
For weeks Tyrone thought he was going to die any minute, and there were also times when he was afraid he wasnt going to die.
depression suicide desperation
All the energy of their frustration and fear going into their laughter.
fear laughter frustration
Eventually we all have to accept full and total responsibility for our actions, everything we have done, and have not done.
responsibility
He didnt know what was defeating him, but he sensed it was something he could not cope with, something that was far beyond his power to control or even at this point in time comprehend.
confusion defeat tiredness
.. And he just sat back and stared at the tube, almost interested in what was happening, trying to find the ability to believe in that lie so he could believe the one within.
television denial
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