bye Dolly!
August 24 — 25, 2026
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August 24th
I was recently in conversation with someone, and they opined that humans have been given absolutely everything they need. Everyone’s born with something; some idea or sense of wonder; some perspective that would lead them to contribute uniquely to mankind. Only if this innate wonder is followed would we be able to truly contribute our quota as God has set it out. An example of Sir Isaac Newton was made, following genuine curiosity resulting in many beneficial discoveries. They also said that the cures to many illnesses and solutions to mankind’s problems have been passed over many times because their carriers outgrew the curiosity that would’ve led to their discovery. While there was much more this person said that I didn’t fully agree with, this much I agree to be true. We all have to return to our childhood wonder and dreams. More often than not, that’s the key to making impact that feels less like hard labour and more like satisfying childish curiosity. You get to make your inner child happy, and that’s probably one of the most satisfying feelings ever. There’s something you probably used to do when you were much younger that you dropped. You could just pick it up for a bit, and see where the tide carries you to. Well, that’s what was on my mind today! I didn’t do much. I just ticked a few things off my to-do, and I’ll continue tomorrow. It feels good to enjoy the calm before the storm. Something huge is coming, and I have to be prepared for it.
August 25th
Dolly Parton’s The Glory Forever has been coming to mind. It used to be my 6am alarm song back in uni, and all these years after, it just surged up in my subconscious. Much later this evening when I heard the news of her passing, I knew that my intuition must have caught some kind of signal. I remember the first time I heard the song. I had been listening to Aretha Franklin’s version of The Lord’s Prayer, and she so blew me away that I wanted to listen to as many reinterpretations of the song as possible. I found Dolly’s version, and it was haunting; fully acapella with male backing vocals. That very day, it became my alarm song. I consciously wanted it to be the first thing I heard every morning. It was on there for a few years till my then phone was stolen. There was just something about the tone of her voice that was soothing beyond measure. Her songwriting too was legendary. With her skill, she birthed elite songs like I Will Always Love You, Coat Of Many Colours and Jolene; songs that pulled their listeners in. Perhaps the facet that got me the most was her relevance well into her old age. Up until today, she was still singing, making business moves, promoting upcoming shows and events, singing duets and looking fabulous! Wishing her Peace Like A River as she ascends!
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