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Inside, by Don Tassone

10/7/2020

 
He was never a big man, but he was strong in every way. Physically, he never needed anyone’s help. Mentally, he was always the sharpest guy around. Others depended on him. He was a rock.

But now there is less of him. Life has worn him away. His body has withered, and his mind is feeble. He is weak and slow. No one depends on him now.

Yet deep inside there is something which has not only survived but grown. It is stronger than ever. He is shedding his cracked and fragile shell to make way for his inmost self.

Paritosh Chandra Dugar
10/7/2020 09:18:18 am

A great story with a philosophical touch. Well done, Don.

Mary Wallace
10/7/2020 09:46:01 am

Beautiful Don.

peppermint
10/7/2020 12:05:07 pm

Beautiful, yes.
Philosophical, yea.
Personal, yes.
A life journey account well done.

Bobby Warner
10/7/2020 02:04:37 pm

Wow, Don! This one works on several different levels. Sounds like this fellow is coming to the end of his road yet more able to continue on than ever! Achieved enlightenment? or getting ready to pass over into Eternity? Or simply at last realized his true self? Whatever, I HUGELY liked this one.

marjan sierhuis
10/7/2020 03:24:24 pm

Inner strength and the right attitude may just be the perfect panacea as we face our golden years. Nicely done, Don.

Kathy K
10/7/2020 03:34:53 pm

Wow is right! The real strength comes from the real self.

Gordon Lawrie
10/7/2020 04:25:29 pm

Wonderful, Don. This could bring solace to so many.

Swapan k Banerjee
10/7/2020 05:40:42 pm

There're unmistakable stirrings of life in solar plexus and the pineal eye, before one gets established in the undying self. You remind me of Rumi, Don.

David link
10/7/2020 10:01:59 pm

Powerful and thought provoking. Free from the society's constraints, he can now discover his true self.

Kelley Tassone Barmet
10/7/2020 10:35:06 pm

Absolutely beautiful.

Sue Clayton
11/7/2020 03:44:10 am

Uplifting Don, especially as my body creaked and groaned as I read your story.

Don Tassone link
11/7/2020 01:07:25 pm

Thank you all for your thoughtful comments. I had my father in mind when I wrote this, but I suppose it could be about any of us. There is something abiding deep inside us.


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