Living In Our Own Context
Clearly as I write my third post about it, I really love Matt Haig’s great novel The Life Impossible. There is so much in there to unpack. In the book there are so many things happening in Grace Winters’ life to make us reflect on our own. As it says in the book, “Every single person on this planet is a context and the circumstances of that context can never be seen fully. We are all mysteries, even to ourselves.” This is really one of the reasons I love reading fiction; we are able to see all the circumstances and contexts when we need to for full understanding. We rarely get that in real life real time. But that’s what makes it life. We need to embrace the mystery. This great novel has caused me to reflect deeply on this.
The Life Impossible does such an incredible job exploring the complexities of existence and the human experience. Another quote in my reading yesterday, “The willingness to be confused is a prerequisite to a good life” spoke to the idea that embracing uncertainty and confusion can lead to personal growth and fulfillment. Throughout this entire book, Haig dove into themes such as the nature of reality, the importance of vulnerability, and the journey of self-discovery. He emphasized that life is often messy and chaotic, and instead of seeking absolute clarity, it’s more beneficial to accept that confusion can coexist with joy and meaning. This perspective encourages readers to navigate life’s challenges with an open mind and heart, fostering resilience and deeper understanding.
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[…] I love days like yesterday! As a curious learner and person who believes that relationships trump all – yesterday was truly was, as I said earlier, glorious. I have had the opportunity to visit several of the Teacher Ambassadors on their home turf or in their schools. This is important to me and one of my core values, “Listen, Hear, Learn, & strive to be better.” This is part of what I call “loving” those we serve. To be loved we must be understood and appreciated. I blogged about the line, “There is no point in being loved if you are not understood…And once loved and understood to be appreciated.” in The Life Impossible by Matt Haig in Living In Our Own Context. […]
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