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Yeah, it's true, the last five months have been a more intense sensation of living than I've ever known.

• dredmorbius 10y ago
  There's nothing quite like facing one's imminent dissolution to focus the mind. Some years back, after watching someone very near and close go through and eventually succumb to a situation similar to yours, I used travel as one of my coping and recovery mechanisms. Came a point on the trip where I found a very high and sheer promintory. I took the opportunity to consider just what it was that made staying alive worthwhile. Few if any religious or philosophical justifications do much for me. The Talking Heads lyric, "heaven is a place where nothing ever happens" came to mind. And with it the realisation that there's only one sure-fire way to find out what comes next, and that's to be there for it. Regardless of whether that's good, bad, or indifferent. I've found the argument convincing to date. I'm also loving your posts and engagement. I've thanked you for them before, but here it is again: thanks.
  • PieterH 10y ago
    My pleasure... :) I've really enjoyed this trip, the last five months.
    • dredmorbius 10y ago
      It's a hell of a ride. That said, I'm not entirely sure I'd accept your travel recommendations, at least not uncritically.