It strikes me that the writer’s function is uniquely human. The job of the writer is to communicate something inside their head to the heads of others using symbols. No other animal does this. At its best it allows us to remind, encourage, inspire, move, and galvanise one another. It allows us to live better I have spoken to several of your friends who read this, George, I hope you know you are doing that for all of us and in so doing we feel closer to you and our beautiful, beautiful Imogen as you take this astonishing, sad journey. We’re here, mate.
Amen, Simon. George, your impossibly beautiful words have helped me access my own feelings, in the wee hours of this morning when I read every post, and my heart is bursting with love and compassion for you and your wonderful family. It’s near impossible for me imagine what you’re all going through, but your words, your openness, allow us all, in our own small way, to share some of the pain. There are many hearts pointing their love in your direction as a result, and like the man says, we’re here for you, mate.
It strikes me that the writer’s function is uniquely human. The job of the writer is to communicate something inside their head to the heads of others using symbols. No other animal does this. At its best it allows us to remind, encourage, inspire, move, and galvanise one another. It allows us to live better I have spoken to several of your friends who read this, George, I hope you know you are doing that for all of us and in so doing we feel closer to you and our beautiful, beautiful Imogen as you take this astonishing, sad journey. We’re here, mate.
Thank you Simon, for your eloquent encouragement and for sharing the impact of these words. It gives me great comfort to know that.
Amen, Simon. George, your impossibly beautiful words have helped me access my own feelings, in the wee hours of this morning when I read every post, and my heart is bursting with love and compassion for you and your wonderful family. It’s near impossible for me imagine what you’re all going through, but your words, your openness, allow us all, in our own small way, to share some of the pain. There are many hearts pointing their love in your direction as a result, and like the man says, we’re here for you, mate.
Thank you Steve. I feel the burden somewhat lightened when I know it is shared through its communication.