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Seven Years of Lovely LaJuan

Glenn Loury • 2579 implied HN points • 09 Oct 24
🎭️ Culture Life reflections
  1. Marriage can grow and deepen over time, just like how the love shared between partners can become stronger with each passing year.
  2. It's important to cherish and appreciate your partner, recognizing the unique qualities that make them special.
  3. Commitment in a relationship means treating each other as equals and always showing love and respect.

Bright Death

The Soup • 2692 implied HN points • 28 Oct 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Life reflections
  1. The world is filled with both terror and beauty, and it's okay to hope for better.
  2. Acknowledge the perpetual grief of being alive and be honest about it.
  3. Embrace the wild too-muchness of life, showing empathy and reaching out to others.

Thank You

QTR’s Fringe Finance • 70 implied HN points • 27 Nov 25
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Life reflections
  1. The writer is really grateful for their subscribers. They understand that without the support of their readers, the blog wouldn't exist.
  2. This year has been full of amazing friendships and connections. The writer feels lucky to have met so many great people and built meaningful relationships.
  3. They have also deepened their spiritual practice, which has brought them a sense of wholeness and gratitude. This spiritual growth has made their year feel more profound.

Mike Perry RIP

Sour Milk • 294 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Life reflections
  1. Mike Perry was a respected surfboard shaper, writer, and meteorologist who passed away after battling cancer
  2. Perry was remembered as a loyal friend who taught important life lessons by example
  3. He had a profound impact on those around him and left a lasting legacy in the surfing community
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The Court, The Retweat, and The Bear: Giving AF is the Common Thread

The Chancery Daily • 379 implied HN points • 31 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Life reflections
  1. The common thread in the post is the importance of giving a fuck about the work you do and the people around you.
  2. The show "The Bear" exemplifies the idea of moving purposefully and fixing things, rather than moving fast and breaking things.
  3. The story shared reflects on personal mortality consciousness, a deep work ethic, and the value of caring deeply about work and people.

A Year of Ordinary Time

Justin E. H. Smith's Hinternet • 794 implied HN points • 18 Dec 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Life reflections
  1. The author will be moving to a paid subscription model in 2024 to maintain quality content.
  2. The author expresses concerns about the direction Substack is taking, especially with a focus on non-fiction over fiction.
  3. 2023 was a year of significant personal developments for the author, including finding faith, appreciating art, and changing his name.

On Turning 30

From the Desk • 45 implied HN points • 04 Feb 25
🎭️ Culture Life reflections
  1. Cynicism is easy but it doesn't help. It's better to look for the good in people and situations, even when things are tough.
  2. Taking care of your body helps your mind stay healthy too. Regular exercise can really boost your mood and confidence.
  3. Friendships take real effort to maintain as adults. It's important to reach out and keep in touch, even if you're busy or far apart.

Notes on Succession

The Ruffian • 227 implied HN points • 10 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Life reflections
  1. Succession was good at knowing what to leave out, creating intrigue.
  2. The characters in Succession do not have arcs but loops, moving in circles.
  3. Succession cultivates moral intelligence by portraying amoral characters in a compelling way.

Redemption

Skunk Ledger • 184 implied HN points • 11 Sep 23
📚 Literature Life reflections
  1. Limiting storytelling structures can restrict your understanding of the world.
  2. Being too focused on intellectual pursuits can lead to missing out on life's richness.
  3. In the end, simple stories may be all that matter.