Very interesting. I too am an INFP. As that movie definitely resonated with me.
As for favorite moments.- our wedding. The births my two daughters. Coaching My Daughter Lauren‘s basketball team to a championship. Watching my daughter, Emily’s performances in plays the musicals, Her recital in her senior year of high school. And last, but at least, seeing my granddaughter for the first time.
As for being a star versus a supporting player, I can’t really understand my life like that. I’m just here. who I am.
Trying to do what I can to make the world a better place.
Thank you for this important reminder, Jane. The photos are lovely and we can see how you treasure your life and each moment. Even though I consciously try to embrace this sentiment, and am usually quite good at it, it is amazing how once in a while, there I go, into being worried about the future and missing the moments right in front of me.
You have fueled me to be even more steadfast in my noticing and savouring.
I love this post Jane! It's so interesting what our mind will hold on to. I remember this story, or maybe the movie about the story? I've been thinking more about my own mortality too. I am scared sometimes, and I'm not religious. Lately I've been thinking about heaven, or the idea of heaven. I wonder if I will see Steven again, or reunite with his soul? I suppose I carry him with me every day, so I do want to remember how he lived, and how he loved me. I felt safer with him. Sorry, I'm rambling. You've got me thinking about a lot of things - that's what good writing does. Thank you for the inspiration Jane. XO 🥰❤️
Thanks for sharing your experience with Steven. We carry them with us every day. I'm glad my writing spoke to you. You are not rambling at all. I appreciate you stopping by and commenting. I am thinking so much about my own mortality. It's like I reached a certain age and a switch came on.
Thank you for sharing. I think about death a lot. Anyone who knows me would describe me as an extrovert.
I am an extrovert in search of my people. While I am looking, I write down what I am learning.
The most interesting thing I figured out is how hard life is every day. I'd just like to relax one day - just one day. But it turns out, the only way to live life is to show up every single day.
Thanks so much for commenting. It is hard to slow down and relax even as as an introverted/extravert if that's possible. All we can do is show up every day.
Interesting!I'm also an INFP (I had to go and Google it) I remember being very upset by Into the Wild, too, and I didn't know he died at the end and how he died horrified me. I won't watch violent series because they upset me too much, and even those documentaries about animals stress me out because I know they won't help any animal that is harmed.
Favorite moments: My wedding, the birth of my children, riding my horses, writing my romcom, and writing in general. Also, my daughter's wedding last year in Cornwall was just heavenly.
I don't need to be a star, I just enjoy being with people I love.
Thanks so much for commenting. I didn't know he died either or how. I couldn't look away. I forgot about the story in the news. I can't watch anything violent anymore which is weird because I used to watch every slasher movie out there. It changed after my dad dies. It's like has enough horror if that makes sense.
I don't know the movie , Yet find all the pics of you and family truly joyful . Mus of been great to grow up in a loving family . As for the man that movie was about , boiling his death to just he must of been crazy doesn't work . He might of had problems , or just loved nature more than people , Nothing wrong with that . Great story and pics Jane . hugs to you and family
I think if people say "he's crazy" maybe they think it wouldn't happen to someone they know. If that makes sense. I think he loved nature, and to explore. He got in over his head which is so sad
If you are going to re-read the book, listen to the audio version read by the author. So powerful! I, too, was touched by the story. His was not too different than many people who disappear into their worlds, separate from the rest. It's a mystery for sure. But then again, we keep so much from others that it would be odd for someone to truly know us other than ourselves!
The audio might be good. I am drive all of the time anyway. He's not much different. I see him as a young guy that got in over his head and he couldn't get out. He seems so young now that I am more than twice his age.
Very interesting. I too am an INFP. As that movie definitely resonated with me.
As for favorite moments.- our wedding. The births my two daughters. Coaching My Daughter Lauren‘s basketball team to a championship. Watching my daughter, Emily’s performances in plays the musicals, Her recital in her senior year of high school. And last, but at least, seeing my granddaughter for the first time.
As for being a star versus a supporting player, I can’t really understand my life like that. I’m just here. who I am.
Trying to do what I can to make the world a better place.
It's interesting how many writers have the INFP/J aspect. I saw a post with @Tom Kuegler about this a week ago.
Thanks for sharing the beautiful highlights of your life
I don't think of my role either. Just here. I'm a little bit of both
Thank you for this important reminder, Jane. The photos are lovely and we can see how you treasure your life and each moment. Even though I consciously try to embrace this sentiment, and am usually quite good at it, it is amazing how once in a while, there I go, into being worried about the future and missing the moments right in front of me.
You have fueled me to be even more steadfast in my noticing and savouring.
Thanks so much for commenting. Life is a gift. It's so hard not to worry about the future and live in the now. I'm working on it
I love this post Jane! It's so interesting what our mind will hold on to. I remember this story, or maybe the movie about the story? I've been thinking more about my own mortality too. I am scared sometimes, and I'm not religious. Lately I've been thinking about heaven, or the idea of heaven. I wonder if I will see Steven again, or reunite with his soul? I suppose I carry him with me every day, so I do want to remember how he lived, and how he loved me. I felt safer with him. Sorry, I'm rambling. You've got me thinking about a lot of things - that's what good writing does. Thank you for the inspiration Jane. XO 🥰❤️
Thanks for sharing your experience with Steven. We carry them with us every day. I'm glad my writing spoke to you. You are not rambling at all. I appreciate you stopping by and commenting. I am thinking so much about my own mortality. It's like I reached a certain age and a switch came on.
This is so beautiful. Life is an adventurous movie, isn’t it?
It really is or can be lol
Thank you for sharing. I think about death a lot. Anyone who knows me would describe me as an extrovert.
I am an extrovert in search of my people. While I am looking, I write down what I am learning.
The most interesting thing I figured out is how hard life is every day. I'd just like to relax one day - just one day. But it turns out, the only way to live life is to show up every single day.
Thanks so much for commenting. It is hard to slow down and relax even as as an introverted/extravert if that's possible. All we can do is show up every day.
Interesting!I'm also an INFP (I had to go and Google it) I remember being very upset by Into the Wild, too, and I didn't know he died at the end and how he died horrified me. I won't watch violent series because they upset me too much, and even those documentaries about animals stress me out because I know they won't help any animal that is harmed.
Favorite moments: My wedding, the birth of my children, riding my horses, writing my romcom, and writing in general. Also, my daughter's wedding last year in Cornwall was just heavenly.
I don't need to be a star, I just enjoy being with people I love.
Thanks for this! xx
Oh and I'm like you. Don't get me started with anything with an animal being harmed
Thanks so much for commenting. I didn't know he died either or how. I couldn't look away. I forgot about the story in the news. I can't watch anything violent anymore which is weird because I used to watch every slasher movie out there. It changed after my dad dies. It's like has enough horror if that makes sense.
Thanks for sharing your blessings in life. 🐎 🐴 ❤️
I don't know the movie , Yet find all the pics of you and family truly joyful . Mus of been great to grow up in a loving family . As for the man that movie was about , boiling his death to just he must of been crazy doesn't work . He might of had problems , or just loved nature more than people , Nothing wrong with that . Great story and pics Jane . hugs to you and family
Thanks so much for the kind words Mitch. Trying to count my blessings in life
I think if people say "he's crazy" maybe they think it wouldn't happen to someone they know. If that makes sense. I think he loved nature, and to explore. He got in over his head which is so sad
That could very well be it , Sad he died .At least he died doing what he loved
If you are going to re-read the book, listen to the audio version read by the author. So powerful! I, too, was touched by the story. His was not too different than many people who disappear into their worlds, separate from the rest. It's a mystery for sure. But then again, we keep so much from others that it would be odd for someone to truly know us other than ourselves!
The audio might be good. I am drive all of the time anyway. He's not much different. I see him as a young guy that got in over his head and he couldn't get out. He seems so young now that I am more than twice his age.
Jane; Find peace with yourself, because I know you can do it....💚
Thanks Karl. Writing an article like this has helped me understand my self and it brings me peace. It's a journey
Beautiful and vulnerable share Jane! Loved all the photos too ✨
Thanks so much Hege. I put it together yesterday, almost didn't post. My husband encouraged me to and helped editing 😉