The idea of "nothing new" can be countered by the fact that every individual occupied a unique place in the world, even in all creation. No one else can see the world as you do in this moment because no one else can occupy that same place. And when you bring the sum total of all the spaces you've uniquely occupied, all the uniqueness of experience, then every moment is an opportunity for discovery and newness.
My wife often reminds me of this quote (not sure who said it first, which is guess sort of plays into this topic itself) which for me brings together both of the truths mentioned; "Sure, it's been done. But not by you"
The lyrics serve as a poignant reminder that while the world may seem unchanging, we have the power to shift our perspective and break free from complacency. Embracing curiosity and allowing ourselves to explore new experiences can illuminate hidden parts of our identity and reignite our passions. Life is a dynamic game, and we have the agency to choose how we play it. It’s a call to step away from the routine and seek the extraordinary in the ordinary!
This piece reminded me of my poem "The Abstracts of Life", Check it out might be of you're interest!
https://wordsurfing.substack.com/p/the-abstracts-of-life
The idea of "nothing new" can be countered by the fact that every individual occupied a unique place in the world, even in all creation. No one else can see the world as you do in this moment because no one else can occupy that same place. And when you bring the sum total of all the spaces you've uniquely occupied, all the uniqueness of experience, then every moment is an opportunity for discovery and newness.
Nicely put!! Every moment is new.
My wife often reminds me of this quote (not sure who said it first, which is guess sort of plays into this topic itself) which for me brings together both of the truths mentioned; "Sure, it's been done. But not by you"
Or as I've also heard, to be original, work from your origin (i.e. your center), then it cannot but be new.
Wise words. Everyone brings their own uniqueness to the table even if it has been done previously.
Thanks for sharing this thoughtful post. Hope the marathon went okay!
Cheers, Rian! Had a great day :)
The lyrics serve as a poignant reminder that while the world may seem unchanging, we have the power to shift our perspective and break free from complacency. Embracing curiosity and allowing ourselves to explore new experiences can illuminate hidden parts of our identity and reignite our passions. Life is a dynamic game, and we have the agency to choose how we play it. It’s a call to step away from the routine and seek the extraordinary in the ordinary!
Monika, you've perfectly summarised what I was aiming to communicate through this post!