And I wonder, is this what growing up means? Not just recognizing death as something that happens to living things, but acknowledging it as something that shapes the face of your world all the time, even when it happens to people whose lives don't intersect yours directly?
It's one aspect of growing up, sure, but it's not the whole shebang. Realizing that you're ready to build a life with that one person is another aspect, as is learning that there are trustworthy people in the world who will do everything they can to make the world better for you. Taking on the responsibility of a job is another. Knowing when to stop doing something bad for you or others is another. Learning to appreciate the goodness in people, rather than deciding they're good or bad based on how pretty they are . . . Growing up is a long process that people our grandparents' age are still sorting out.
Congratulations on making your next step. Sorry it has to be such a crappy one.
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Date: 2005-03-18 10:02 am (UTC)It's one aspect of growing up, sure, but it's not the whole shebang. Realizing that you're ready to build a life with that one person is another aspect, as is learning that there are trustworthy people in the world who will do everything they can to make the world better for you. Taking on the responsibility of a job is another. Knowing when to stop doing something bad for you or others is another. Learning to appreciate the goodness in people, rather than deciding they're good or bad based on how pretty they are . . . Growing up is a long process that people our grandparents' age are still sorting out.
Congratulations on making your next step. Sorry it has to be such a crappy one.