But seriously, how could you tell someone, in good conscience, to “have a nice day” while knowing that all their thoughts and motivations stem from a never-ending need to avoid the inherent meaninglessness of human existence?
“I don’t know. I mean, it’s not all beautifully harmonic, this world we find ourselves in. Clearly. There’s shit music, and sometimes the melody goes away completely. There’s silence and dissonant chords that cringe your ears. But the synchronicity of a perfectly created chorus? And the fact that you never know when one is coming? And that amazing feeling, the first time you hear a song and you know it’s going to be with you forever? I have to think that’s worth everything.”
― The Music of What Happens
― The Music of What Happens
“The world will make you vulnerable. If you’re acting like you’re not, that’s what you’re doing. Acting.”
― The Music of What Happens
― The Music of What Happens
“Embedded in the mind of each person who has ADHD, or depression, or bipolar disorder, or an anxiety disorder, one can find talents and strengths.”
― Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder
― Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder
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