Many times we learn through the mistakes or failures we suffered through our lives. I used to think how useless I am to have failed miserably in life, but when I took a step back I realised almost everyone around me has failed in one way or another. No one is a winner. I have learnt not to worry about failures, but to focus on learning the lessons, the more you have, the wiser you become. We won't learn from successes, we can only learn from failures. Take SBF for example, clearly he didn't learn anything rising to success at such a young age. But I am sure he is now the wisest guy to know what could have been done better should he have the opportunity to start over again. We should not fear falling down, we should fear not getting up.
Thank you Martin. I am here in Sydney for holidays and I just went to a Christmas market and I just recalled you did a walkabout in London's Christmas Market. Was thinking of writing one in Sydney to experience the joyful moment with words. But as in all holidays I got so tired each day to have any energy left to write. :p
Yeah! I feel extremely energised every time I finish a writing session, even if I don’t manage to complete an article by the end of it. Wonderful mindful habit.
I’m glad I took my time and read these words. I once found joy in writing, lately I’ve been too busy. These words make so much sense to me and I found them to be true. You’re right, writing has been helpful to me in finding inner peace. I’ll start back to doing what made me feel, happy. Thank You immensely for this insightful post.
Thank you Charles. Often times it is good to be busy, but there are times we do have to slow down to find our inner peace and realign with our purpose. Life is a struggle but that does not mean we should forget about investing in ourselves. The time we spend to reflect, to think and to relax are also investment we must make every now and then. :)
I returned to writing once I had retired from accounting almost seven years ago. Returning to words from numbers, to ideas from costs, was a slow process at first since I had to retrain my skills to emphasize concepts instead of nuts and bolts but it happened and somewhat faster than I thought it would.
Writing brings out not just a sense of peace coupled with focus but it reconnects me with my imagination, my powers of observation as well as my ability to speak what I think on paper. It helps to reintegrate me with the natural world around me as well as what goes on inside of me.
I’ve become a much more mellow guy who tries his best to understand others, wary of making snap judgments.
Writing is the launching of my own canoe on the stream of life, paddling softly through quiet currents and steering deftly through sudden rapids. I can pull my boat ashore anywhere and anytime I want, observing life around me and basking in the warmth of life all the while it slowly prepares me for sunset.
Thank you Thomas for the comment. We have a lot in common though I have not retired, I see writing to be my focus in preparation for my retirement. Not only will it make my retirement more meaningful but it would also help develop my mind and stay true to the continuous learning attitude that we must all have even into our retirement.
Also, writing is a wonderful way to connect with people. Especially here on Substack.
Readers’ comments on my articles are making me feel less alone, and more alive.
Personal stories like this wonderful one narrated by Ed is what is making me feel part of something greater, learn from others and open my heart.
https://livmkk.substack.com/p/dont-work-more-than-your-client/comment/11281228
Thanks for sharing, Winston and Ed.
Many times we learn through the mistakes or failures we suffered through our lives. I used to think how useless I am to have failed miserably in life, but when I took a step back I realised almost everyone around me has failed in one way or another. No one is a winner. I have learnt not to worry about failures, but to focus on learning the lessons, the more you have, the wiser you become. We won't learn from successes, we can only learn from failures. Take SBF for example, clearly he didn't learn anything rising to success at such a young age. But I am sure he is now the wisest guy to know what could have been done better should he have the opportunity to start over again. We should not fear falling down, we should fear not getting up.
True. I was recently surprised since, after a mistake, I felt relieved.
There was no discouragement, as I would have expected. But rather the opposite.
Since I was still "Alive and breathing". And aware I could fail more.
I'll do my best to remember that "We should not fear falling down, we should fear not getting up."
Yes!
This is so accurate!!! Thank you for writing and sharing this. I would like to start my 30 day writing self challenge.
Thank you Alisha. I appreciate your comment.
I’m not sure what it is but I just get a really lovely feeling when I’m in a writing session and feel bouncy after.
Thank you Martin. I am here in Sydney for holidays and I just went to a Christmas market and I just recalled you did a walkabout in London's Christmas Market. Was thinking of writing one in Sydney to experience the joyful moment with words. But as in all holidays I got so tired each day to have any energy left to write. :p
Yeah! I feel extremely energised every time I finish a writing session, even if I don’t manage to complete an article by the end of it. Wonderful mindful habit.
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I’m glad I took my time and read these words. I once found joy in writing, lately I’ve been too busy. These words make so much sense to me and I found them to be true. You’re right, writing has been helpful to me in finding inner peace. I’ll start back to doing what made me feel, happy. Thank You immensely for this insightful post.
Thank you Charles. Often times it is good to be busy, but there are times we do have to slow down to find our inner peace and realign with our purpose. Life is a struggle but that does not mean we should forget about investing in ourselves. The time we spend to reflect, to think and to relax are also investment we must make every now and then. :)
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Winston, I think your take on writing is spot on. D
Thank you Dave. I appreciate your feedback.
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Thank you for writing and also the Vonnegut quote!
Thank you Tammy. I am glad you like Vonnegut's quote as well.
Writing definitely gets me into The Zone. I see it as being closer to a mix of work, fun, and total expression. A spiritual necessity.
Michael Mohr
‘Sincere American Writing’
https://michaelmohr.substack.com/
I returned to writing once I had retired from accounting almost seven years ago. Returning to words from numbers, to ideas from costs, was a slow process at first since I had to retrain my skills to emphasize concepts instead of nuts and bolts but it happened and somewhat faster than I thought it would.
Writing brings out not just a sense of peace coupled with focus but it reconnects me with my imagination, my powers of observation as well as my ability to speak what I think on paper. It helps to reintegrate me with the natural world around me as well as what goes on inside of me.
I’ve become a much more mellow guy who tries his best to understand others, wary of making snap judgments.
Writing is the launching of my own canoe on the stream of life, paddling softly through quiet currents and steering deftly through sudden rapids. I can pull my boat ashore anywhere and anytime I want, observing life around me and basking in the warmth of life all the while it slowly prepares me for sunset.
Thomas, I too am a retired accountant and could not agree with you more. D
Thank you Thomas for the comment. We have a lot in common though I have not retired, I see writing to be my focus in preparation for my retirement. Not only will it make my retirement more meaningful but it would also help develop my mind and stay true to the continuous learning attitude that we must all have even into our retirement.
Nice!!
Merry Christmas and happy holidays.
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