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Life of the party April 5, 2009

Posted by Erik Tomblin in Emotion, Life, Relationships, Writing.
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It occurred to me earlier this year that, in less than two years time, I will be twice the age I was when my mother passed away. I get curious about what she would have thought about my writing. Sure, she read what little I had written back then, some of which was decent for the age I was when it was written. I can only hope she never found any of my terribly bad, love-sick poems from high school — I can’t even stand to read those now. I’m just curious if she would have enjoyed what I’ve written in the past few years. (more…)

Take a picture January 20, 2009

Posted by Erik Tomblin in Life, Politics, Reality.
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Because this is probably the only time you’ll see me posting about politics, albeit loosely. And if fish start falling from the sky then I won’t have to buy groceries next week. (more…)

Your ball… January 9, 2009

Posted by Erik Tomblin in Choices, Emotion, Life, Psychology, Relationships.
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Remember that scene in The Crying Game when Fergus finally realizes Tinker’s big secret? He has that short daydream where Jody (Forest Whitaker) is standing there and gives a sly grin before sauntering off into the light? Well, Fergus is to me as Jody is to Karma.  Then again, maybe Karma isn’t right, but I’m not sure there is a catchy, well-known term for “a life lesson you’re meant to learn.” I’ll call her Epiphany for now. And she’s always coming around with that sly grin, as if announcing “Think you got it figured out? Try this on for size.”

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January 8, 2009

Posted by Erik Tomblin in Choices, Life, Psychology.
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I’ve let so many minutes drift in and out of my life with very little to show for them. More accurately, I should have much more to show for the time I’ve had, especially considering my interests and inspirations.

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Focus! August 10, 2008

Posted by Erik Tomblin in Choices, Emotion, Life, Psychology, Uncategorized.
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“For the sake of argument, let’s say all your choices and all your effort are destined to be a waste. You’re still very much yourself and nobody else. And you’re forging ahead, as yourself. So relax.”

- from Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami

I’m about halfway through this book (really enjoying it so far) and this statement by one of the characters reminded me of another favorite quote by Joseph Campbell.

“We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.”

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