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In Thornton Wilder’s play Our Town, the central character dies an early death. Emily is given the chance to revisit a day of her life and is advised by those in the afterlife to pick an ordinary day, warning her that she might be overcome otherwise. Still, Emily is overwhelmed with emotion as she recognizes how wonderful the everyday details of her existence were. Her daily routine takes on new significance now that it is gone. Through her tears, she asks:
Do any human beings ever realize life while they live it– every, every minute?
With this blog, I am trying to fully “realize” my life by documenting the things that I love. I want to appreciate and examine my past and present, as well as plan actively for the future.
I hope to accentuate the positive in my life and in the world around me, with the hope that by focusing on the positive, I will draw more positive elements into my life. Or, at least, realize all of the blessings that I do have.
Bob, the author of this blog, is a 33 year old husband, father, son, teacher, Christian, and liberal.
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About This Blog
In Thornton Wilder’s play Our Town, the central character dies an early death. Emily is given the chance to revisit a day of her life and is advised by those in the afterlife to pick an ordinary day, warning her that she might be overcome otherwise. Still, Emily is overwhelmed with emotion as she recognizes how wonderful the everyday details of her existence were. Her daily routine takes on new significance now that it is gone. Through her tears, she asks:
Do any human beings ever realize life while they live it– every, every minute?
With this blog, I am trying to fully “realize” my life by documenting the things that I love. I want to appreciate and examine my past and present, as well as plan actively for the future.
I hope to accentuate the positive in my life and in the world around me, with the hope that by focusing on the positive, I will draw more positive elements into my life. Or, at least, realize all of the blessings that I do have.
Bob, the author of this blog, is a 33 year old husband, father, son, teacher, Christian, and liberal.
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quoting a play! a man after my own heart. haha.
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I posted mine over on my blog
http://laurawilliamsmusings.blogspot.com/2007/09/myturnyour-turn.html
I very much appreciate your attitude, Bob. I try to make myself aware daily of just how fortunate I am to be living, and to have such a relatively easy life (not the case for much of the planet, or for much of our species’ tenure). I’m not religious, but being grateful is central to my trying to live fully and love those around me.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Oh, Bob, I just found this new blog and I’m so excited to come back and share it more often.
Namaste!
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I love “our town” and was really touched when I first read this play. Realizing each moment of life is one of the most crucial steps towards happiness..its such a beneficial habit most of us are so clueless about. great blog!
I’m not sure what circuitous blog trail led me here, but Emily’s speech in Our Town is what began my own personal spiritual journey. I’ll be looking around to see what you’ve written.
Blessings,
Sharry
Have a nice day !