Jessica Thien’s Reviews > Muse > Status Update

I loved and I lost love; I found new creativity and a sense of belonging. And something deeper happened, something darker, which we have all gone through – and if we have not, it is waiting for us – the indelible moment when we realize we are alone.

Why are we so trapped by the hours, the minutes of every day? Why can’t we live the life that’s always out of reach?

When you saw a person every day – a person you liked, a person who lifted you up – you thought you were your best self, without trying very hard.