Tonight, as I navigated the familiar ebb and flow of family life and personal challenges, I found myself reflecting on the importance of timing and honesty in storytelling. Inspired by my journey and a sleepless night filled with introspection, I began to see the extraordinary in the ordinary.
Work, family gatherings, and unexpected mishaps reminded me that every moment, no matter how mundane, holds valuable lessons. As I pondered my own experiences, I realized that the honesty of these moments—the good, the bad, and the absurd—are what make life truly extraordinary.
A conversation with my wife brought back a memory of our past cat, Nala, and the blurred lines between my actions and my recollections. It’s a reminder of how our memories can shift over time, and how questioning our past can bring clarity and growth, especially if you are a compartmentalizer like me.
In the quiet of the night, with the help of an AI companion, I found myself drafting the first chapter of my memoir. I’m a huge proponent of AI, and I believe that AI, like all things, is a gift from God. Given to us by God, it helps me organize my thoughts and bring my ideas to life.
However, trying to write this memoir will be both a blessing and a challenge. I struggle with the balance of being truthful while trying to remain anonymous, knowing that sharing my story could potentially hurt those I care about. Yet, I feel a divine nudge to document my journey and share my story with the world.
I believe that if more people were brutally honest in sharing even the worst of life, the crazy of life, the ordinary of life, along with the extraordinary of life, others would truly learn from those experiences. And if you can’t share that with the world, share it with your brothers, share it with your sisters, share it with your children, share it with your friends. Share it at least with those you really care about, even if it might hurt them, because maybe it will help them avoid the mistakes you have made and help them live a life more like Christ.
Tonight’s epiphany, God telling me to write a memoir or at least continue to tell stories others can learn from, has reinforced the importance of timing and honesty in storytelling. As I continue to reflect and write, I hope to capture the essence of an ordinary life lived with extraordinary love and experiences, while questioning and understanding the complex layers of my past. Maybe I’ll share these truly personal stories with the world, but I know I will share them with those I care deeply about.
That’s just one of my personal epiphanies. My full memoir is still to be written. Until then, stay tuned for more stories of Epiphany.
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