Sunday, August 31, 2008

How do we know who we are?

What does it mean to take care of ourselves? What is the difference of doing something I think I need to do and doing something that is my morning ritual? There are many directions to be pulled in the city—I am pulled in many directions on the city. To be with friends, to go to museums, to make art. I see from my own behavior that I am still largely social-centric. I make my decisions on being with people that I love. But who is Noah? What is Noah?
As Michelle says “Noah is finding out who Noah is right now.”
It’s nice to hear that. Soothing to know I have a friend who understands the process I am in and does not get frustrated with me about it—passively watching me I think would be relatively entertaining—running here, running there. Doing this and that and shooting for the moon. It’s hilarious. All while balancing these family dramas that I have given meaning to but otherwise without my attention would not exist. Why do I feel the need to see my father? For resolution? Of what? No, I want to see him just to see him. I want to witness him.

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