There is Only Now, and Moving Forward

Posted: November 29, 2009 | Author: Gillies | Filed under: Deep | Tags: deep thoughts, See Emily Play |3 Comments »

I’ve got not much in the hopper this evening, except for Emily’s thoughtful Thanksgiving post at See Emily Play. One line in particular jumped out at me:

I am skeptical of this notion of “getting back to normal,” or having my life revert to the way it “used to be.” Because for me, there is no such thing. That version of me, that life, does not exist any more. There is only now, and moving forward.

Emily’s observation comes in a particular context, which the post details. But I think that idea – there is only now, and moving forward – is one that everyone has to grapple with from time to time.

3 Comments on “There is Only Now, and Moving Forward”

Emily says:

November 29, 2009 at 21:14

Hey, Gills:

thanks so much for checking out my blog. hope you had a great thanksgiving, too! i really appreciate the shout-out.

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fretbuzzdotnet says:

November 30, 2009 at 21:08

Sure thing, Em – thanks for stopping by and for the excellent post. Look forward to reading more.

Our Thanksgiving was cool. Mellow.

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Shortness « MPomy.com says:

December 1, 2009 at 22:39

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