Another immutable truth from Bukowski...
“If you're going to try, go all the way. Otherwise, don't even start.
This could mean losing girlfriends, wives, relatives and maybe even your
mind. It could mean not eating for three or four days. It could mean
freezing on a park bench. It could mean jail. It could mean derision. It
could mean mockery--isolation. Isolation is the gift. All the others
are a test of your endurance, of how much you really want to do it. And,
you'll do it, despite rejection and the worst odds. And it will be
better than anything else you can imagine. If you're going to try, go
all the way. There is no other feeling like that. You will be alone with
the gods, and the nights will flame with fire. You will ride life
straight to perfect laughter. It's the only good fight there is.”
―
Charles Bukowski,
Factotum
4 comments:
Fasting is good. Good for the soul, body and spirit.
The Cleansing Process can be very difficult, though. Expect the unexpected. All discipline is difficult, but it's worth it.
Fasting is good. Good for the soul, body and spirit.
The Cleansing Process can be very difficult, though. Expect the unexpected. All discipline is difficult, but it's worth it.
I'm no stranger to self discipline. My former profession demanded it. Loose cannons do not fly heavy aircraft.
Now, in the summer of 2019, a date that I had never believed that I would see, I have followed his advice, but the rewards were worth it. I have vicious, psychopathic enemies who hunt me 24/7/365, but they're pitifully sick little creatures and I pity them.
Against all odds, I am still standing.
Never quit! Never, EVER quit!!
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