On The Horizon
I felt the quote for October’s tiny blog post was more than appropriate after contemplating how 2024 has both challenged and changed me in ways I never expected. Although this will not be my standard end of year article detailing what truly is on the horizon for 2025, I cannot help but wonder what is waiting around the corner to peel away another layer and expose hidden facets of who I knew I already was. How is that for a deep introductory paragraph?
The original post for this month was going to be a review of The Last of Us Part 1 and The Last of Us Part 2 video games, both of which I finished in separate intervals some time ago. After setting up all my supporting articles, links to prior blog posts, and writing almost two pages of content, I realized the essential elements I wanted to cover regarding these wonderfully crafted, open world, first person games had already been adequately covered in prior content. So, rather than scrambling and putting something hastily together before my end of month timeline, I opted for a much smaller and, hopefully, informative piece of content.
I have faced a number of challenges this year ranging from the end of a 24-year marriage to my husband, going through three separate moves, learning how to live again as a lone individual, and finally accepting I am in the asexual and aromantic spectrums. If you are unsure about those terms, take a moment to look them up and educate yourself. I also recommend the book, Ace Voices: What It Means To Be Asexual, Aromantic, Demi or Grey-Ace by Eris Young, which you can find by clicking on the link in the references section.
Currently, our world is rife with unspeakable suffering, largely due to small minded and insecure megalomaniacs wielding unchecked power. I certainly keep all this in mind when looking at my own struggles, but I also know marginalizing them due to acknowledging a much larger picture, serves no discernable purpose and only creates more suffering. In the end, it is truly about how each individual handles the self and develops an awareness of the current moment. If you were to multiple this by the number of people on the planet, just think of all the good we could be doing, rather than worrying about what others may think of you or casting judgement based on who you are voting for.
In my November post, I will be speaking candidly and acknowledging my own hypocrisy in how I have conveyed my struggles to getting back on track with my writing. Based on some recent decisions I have made and finally feeling I am discovering my true self; I believe it is both timely and long overdue.
Until next time, your moment of Zen is to talk less, do more and be humble. This will allow wisdom to take hold and give you the ability to help yourself, while being effective in helping guide others to take their journey towards living in the moment.
Be safe, be well and let us get back to honing the fine art of creative writing.
References
Ace Voices: What It Means To Be Asexual, Aromantic, Demi or Grey-Ace
https://www.amazon.com/Ace-Voices-Asexual-Aromantic-Grey-Ace-ebook/dp/B0BKBY6R7M
