“to see clearly is to stop pretending”—that line struck a quiet chord. Not just because it’s true, but because it names what so few dare to admit: that most of our “knowing” is really just scaffolding to hold the self together.
Your reflection reminds me of what we see in the field every day. People aren’t resisting change because they don’t care. They’re protecting the meaning that’s held their identity in place. Even when that meaning quietly costs them their joy.
What you’ve written here isn’t just beautiful—it’s brave. Because unknowing doesn’t feel safe at first. But it’s the only place where something real can begin.
'you can't fail at a test that has no answers' - beautiful. -- reminds me of being 12 years old and hearing Roddy Piper exclaim "just when they thought they had the answers, i changed the questions" :)
Pure wisdom Tom, simply said. I commend you for coming to this realization through your experiences. The world would be a better place if more people could think as clearly and positively as you do.
"You can’t fail at a test that doesn’t have answers." Brilliant!
“to see clearly is to stop pretending”—that line struck a quiet chord. Not just because it’s true, but because it names what so few dare to admit: that most of our “knowing” is really just scaffolding to hold the self together.
Your reflection reminds me of what we see in the field every day. People aren’t resisting change because they don’t care. They’re protecting the meaning that’s held their identity in place. Even when that meaning quietly costs them their joy.
What you’ve written here isn’t just beautiful—it’s brave. Because unknowing doesn’t feel safe at first. But it’s the only place where something real can begin.
Thank you for helping us all remember that.
Thank you, Tyler.
'you can't fail at a test that has no answers' - beautiful. -- reminds me of being 12 years old and hearing Roddy Piper exclaim "just when they thought they had the answers, i changed the questions" :)
Nice! :)
Participate in what is—the flow and the chaos within it.
Exactly!
Me!
Enjoy!
Pure wisdom Tom, simply said. I commend you for coming to this realization through your experiences. The world would be a better place if more people could think as clearly and positively as you do.
Thank you very much, Dan. Let’s plan to get together soon.