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Originally Posted by BirdDancer
I think a lot of people are happy, and should be, about leaving behind children and grandchildren, and beyond. I totally get what you're talking about, though.
I am happy about a lot of what I've done, but likely no one will remember my name after I'm gone and those that love me are gone.
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In a sense I think it's a flaw of character that I can't just be content with living my life. It certainly causes me a lot of stress and grief. I've tried to change and just be happy in the moment but it seems that that's just not how I'm wired. I try to do the best research I can and write the best books I can and make something meaningful in that way. The irony is that I've done some of my best work in those rare moments when I've let go and stopped trying to force it so much.