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Bright Death

The Soup • 2692 implied HN points • 28 Oct 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Life reflections Inspiration
  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.

A Year of Ordinary Time

Justin E. H. Smith's Hinternet • 794 implied HN points • 18 Dec 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Life reflections Personal Growth Community Building
  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.

Mike Perry RIP

Sour Milk • 294 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Friendship Travel Life reflections Loss
  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 • 373 implied HN points • 31 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture TV shows Life reflections Work ethic Artistic expression Human connection
  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.