The Postponed Self, Fear of Failure and Letting Life pass
Why do so many of us feel stuck between who we are and who we could become? In this video essay, I explore the cost of unlived potential. How fear of failure, choice paralysis, and waiting for certainty can quietly postpone our lives. Simone de Beauvoir — The Ethics of Ambiguity Leo Tolstoy — The Death of Ivan Ilyich Emily Dickinson — There’s a certain Slant of light Lee Ufan — Relatum–Stage and writings on presence, relation, and accepting the exterior 💌 Stay Connected My Instagram – @josephinewritess Personal essays on Substack – https://writesjosephine.substack.com 💌 Josephine Podcast (Spotify only) – https://open.spotify.com/episode/6h2C... 00:00 There's a Certain Slant of Light - Poem 01:35 Emily Dickinson 06:54 The Ethics of Ambiguity 18:09 the Ambiguity of Love and Beauty 20:20 Responsibility and Agency 25:39 The Death of Ivan Ilyich 28:30 Lee Ufan presence vs Projection 34:25 Practical take aways
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The Day You Stop Romanticizing People — Carl Jung
stop being an audience member of your own life
