“It is forgetfulness that is the fundamental problem, not memory.” — Patrick Modiano
And yet: "The past is gone, the future is not yet here, and if we do not go back to ourselves in the present moment, we cannot be in touch with life." — Thich Nhat Hanh
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"How many of your dreams are represented in the romance of his obituary? How many of those dreams have you projected back onto your father?"
The Joy Menu #69: Unknowability
And yet: "The past is gone, the future is not yet here, and if we do not go back to ourselves in the present moment, we cannot be in touch with life." — Thich Nhat Hanh
Thank you for your writing!
"How many of your dreams are represented in the romance of his obituary? How many of those dreams have you projected back onto your father?"