Endings and what lies beyond has been a lot on my mind recently. And I have been struggling with a particular line, by the famous poet, the one about not going 'gently into the night, raging against the dying light.'
On the one hand, it feels right, this sort of heroic approach, not giving up and all that. But in the other, I guess it all depends on one's personality. If one is gentle and accepting, not prone to raging, need they change? If there is an ever after, such heroics are unnecessary. One needs to stay true to self: doing what feels familiar, be it being creative, or sharing one's experience and knowledge with others. Or just enjoying what life still has to offer to the last moment: love first and foremost.
Absolutely! I hope I live just as I am living now right up to the last minute, though I cannot be sure that I won’t be struck by fear. Meanwhile I hope I won’t be, but will accept that the end must come and be grateful for the life I have had. I hope the same goes for you. I’m enjoying your book!
Endings and what lies beyond has been a lot on my mind recently. And I have been struggling with a particular line, by the famous poet, the one about not going 'gently into the night, raging against the dying light.'
On the one hand, it feels right, this sort of heroic approach, not giving up and all that. But in the other, I guess it all depends on one's personality. If one is gentle and accepting, not prone to raging, need they change? If there is an ever after, such heroics are unnecessary. One needs to stay true to self: doing what feels familiar, be it being creative, or sharing one's experience and knowledge with others. Or just enjoying what life still has to offer to the last moment: love first and foremost.
Absolutely! I hope I live just as I am living now right up to the last minute, though I cannot be sure that I won’t be struck by fear. Meanwhile I hope I won’t be, but will accept that the end must come and be grateful for the life I have had. I hope the same goes for you. I’m enjoying your book!
Thank you so much, I agree with that! And the fact that you enjoy the novel is so good to hear!🌲