Never real
Tags: Self Improvement · Mindset · Identity
A line from Thomas Bernhard stopped me cold. In this piece I wrestle with "never real", the second person narrator in Woodcutters and the tricks of second person narration. I admit my own self editing, discuss authenticity vs pretense and ask if a simulated existence can feel truer than real life.
Rolly's Take
For the soul who feels the weight of masks worn in life’s performance, this blog whispers truths about the fragility of authenticity. It invites you to explore the shadows of self-editing, where doubt and pretense dance in a delicate balance, and questions whether the lines we draw between real and simulated can ever truly define us. Here, the journey isn’t about finding answers, but embracing the beautiful mess of our contradictions.