By the way: It is really difficult to read because of the Substack method of handling line-breaks. I copied it into Word and took out all the extraneous space, before I could really digest it. Then it is not only beautiful, but extremely insightful. One suggestion: you could take a screen shot of each section, more compressed, and then post it as a series of graphic files. I do it on some of my sites.
(And I don't understand Substack formatting. I see some lists that are more tight packed??)
Hi Fred, I did figure out the spacing format. When you are making a new post, the last icon on the top to the right is called "more". In there is "poetry block" . Whatever you put into a poetry block keeps its original spacing. I tried it, it works slick. Thanks
Fred-Poem beautifully written. If only people would behave as you describe centenarians seem to be as you describe them.....if only everyone lived their lives with those wonderful behaviors.....
By the way: It is really difficult to read because of the Substack method of handling line-breaks. I copied it into Word and took out all the extraneous space, before I could really digest it. Then it is not only beautiful, but extremely insightful. One suggestion: you could take a screen shot of each section, more compressed, and then post it as a series of graphic files. I do it on some of my sites.
(And I don't understand Substack formatting. I see some lists that are more tight packed??)
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Hi Fred, I did figure out the spacing format. When you are making a new post, the last icon on the top to the right is called "more". In there is "poetry block" . Whatever you put into a poetry block keeps its original spacing. I tried it, it works slick. Thanks
I. Survive in the face of fragility
Actually transcending fragility
You can accept loss
Interested in the present
No resignation
II. Relate to people naturally
People are worthy of trust
Your love is like the earth
III. Ego evaporates
Without regret
IV. You know engagement, (work)
Slow to anger quick to forgive
V. Drama is not fulfilling
"Why" is conceptual, "made-up" meaning
VI. Time is the gift of perspective
The life you had was the only one you could have had
VII. Statistics are not a reality
The journey is ongoing
Thanks
Fred-Poem beautifully written. If only people would behave as you describe centenarians seem to be as you describe them.....if only everyone lived their lives with those wonderful behaviors.....