Life is entirely about jumping into the black void of the unknown and confronting it head on. I love how you put it (and that JWST image!). I think we do young people a disservice when we urge them to stick to the safe trodden road and to maximize their security when we live in an inherently uncertain world that is becoming more volatile by the second.
I also didn’t love my high school experience and didn’t really fit into any social group and couldn’t wait to get out to go to college. I’d definitely suggest watching the movie My Old Ass. It explores that weird liminal space in the summer after high school but before you go to college, which you mentioned here.
Hope your retreat in Oregon goes well! I’d love to go back to the Pacific Northwest someday. I specifically want to take the Amtrak Pacific Coast starlight up to Seattle.
Even though I miss you I'm proud of you for going on your trip! 🥰
Life is entirely about jumping into the black void of the unknown and confronting it head on. I love how you put it (and that JWST image!). I think we do young people a disservice when we urge them to stick to the safe trodden road and to maximize their security when we live in an inherently uncertain world that is becoming more volatile by the second.
I also didn’t love my high school experience and didn’t really fit into any social group and couldn’t wait to get out to go to college. I’d definitely suggest watching the movie My Old Ass. It explores that weird liminal space in the summer after high school but before you go to college, which you mentioned here.
Hope your retreat in Oregon goes well! I’d love to go back to the Pacific Northwest someday. I specifically want to take the Amtrak Pacific Coast starlight up to Seattle.