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nature's avatar

oh, this fills me with so much hope and joy. thank you for putting this out there!

Aaron's avatar

Thank you Nature! You’re too kind 🫶

M. Metzler's avatar

this piece aaron!!! so incredibly profound, i can see myself revisiting this as a reminder to live to the fullest

Aaron's avatar

I’m glad you liked it! Thank you as always for reading 🫶

Chafic LaRochelle's avatar

This really hit me. I don’t know whether this has been your experience, but becoming a parent put a lot of shit into perspective.

Aaron's avatar

100%! So many things that used to worry me now seem so insignificant since my wee boys come on the scene

steph m. anders's avatar

perspective really is everything! when i started to reframe things in a positive way, my life really changed which sounds super corny but it’s true — if murphy’s law is a thing, then the opposite must also be a thing!

i used to strictly operate from murphy’s law and i absolutely do not recommend it LOL.

and this is totally no shade at all but learning that you have a son is jarring for me simply because i envision literally everyone as the same age as me, which is an adult teenager lmao how darling he is waving at you! 😭😭

Aaron's avatar

It really is! If you can mentally turn negatives into positives, your life will change dramatically! I also find it wild I have a son, so don’t worry 😂

Teodora's avatar

This was great, and something I need to remind myself of more often. Your writing is so easy to read in the best way possible, I loved reading this! Your son is so sweet

Aaron's avatar

Thank you! I’m really glad you found something in this piece 🫶

Rion Ashley's avatar

I absolutely adore all of this! It’s a thought I revisit often, presence in your life, living it as only you can. Wonderful essay 👏🏻

Aaron's avatar

Thank you so much! It’s a grounding topic that I enjoy going over 😁

ananya ☆'s avatar

i really love the vibe of this post, more people should definitely read this

also your son seems so cutee :DD

Aaron's avatar

Thank you! Here’s hoping! 😂

Grant David Crawford, PhD's avatar

Great sentiments here, friend.

Aaron's avatar

I appreciate that mate! Much love 🫡

Stone Wolf's avatar

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 well done my friend

Aaron's avatar

You’re way too kind wolfdawggg 🫶

Fiona🌻's avatar

this is so beautifully written i feel like crying, also the part about your son waving at you is so sweet :(

Aaron's avatar

Thank you Fiona! He’s a wee munchkin 😂🫶