I chuckled quite a few times as I read this. As they say, age is wisdom, and being an elder, there is much truth in what you said. Those scars are reminders of lessons learned. But perseverance is also a characteristic of our ability to get back up again after repeatedly falling down. Loved this, Egy. ❤
Your wit slices clean through the chaos, Egy and leaves us laughing while nursing our own scars! I couldn’t agree more: there’s a vast difference between knowing and knowing. Theoretical knowledge sits politely in books, but lived experience? That one tattoos its lessons on our knees, hearts, and empty wallets.
I love how you captured this with humour and honesty, especially the final words: “Pain is the teacher, scars are the receipts, and life—life is just one big slapstick comedy with no refunds.” That line deserves its own frame.
We don’t listen to the elders, we dismiss the warnings, we speed headlong, and only after stumbling (again) do we sigh, nod, and say, “Ah, yes, now I understand.” It’s madness, but perhaps it’s also how we become fully human.
Thank you for this wise and hilarious reminder. May we keep falling and rising with grace (and just enough sarcasm to stay sane).
And isn’t it all about the way we get up again? And again and again? Fixing crowns, place bandages and patches,minimize Mountains of tissues and pad shoulders and give comforting hugs? Pain is a teacher for sure buts in the way we get that we build character
"Did I forget to use mosquito nets, or did the mosquitoes simply subscribe to premium access?" That's a hilarious and scary proposition but then mutating germs are essentially are doing that. 🙂
Hi Edgy, your writing feels like company when I need it most. I love making a cup of tea, finding a quiet spot away from my screen, and just sinking into your words. I catch myself smiling at the bits of humor, and I soak in every expression you use. You’re brilliant—thank you for giving me these little moments of light in my hardest times.🙏
I chuckled quite a few times as I read this. As they say, age is wisdom, and being an elder, there is much truth in what you said. Those scars are reminders of lessons learned. But perseverance is also a characteristic of our ability to get back up again after repeatedly falling down. Loved this, Egy. ❤
Agreed Deborah❤️
Your wit slices clean through the chaos, Egy and leaves us laughing while nursing our own scars! I couldn’t agree more: there’s a vast difference between knowing and knowing. Theoretical knowledge sits politely in books, but lived experience? That one tattoos its lessons on our knees, hearts, and empty wallets.
I love how you captured this with humour and honesty, especially the final words: “Pain is the teacher, scars are the receipts, and life—life is just one big slapstick comedy with no refunds.” That line deserves its own frame.
We don’t listen to the elders, we dismiss the warnings, we speed headlong, and only after stumbling (again) do we sigh, nod, and say, “Ah, yes, now I understand.” It’s madness, but perhaps it’s also how we become fully human.
Thank you for this wise and hilarious reminder. May we keep falling and rising with grace (and just enough sarcasm to stay sane).
Agreed Liliane ❤️ point taken.
Yeah, I love that part too.
And isn’t it all about the way we get up again? And again and again? Fixing crowns, place bandages and patches,minimize Mountains of tissues and pad shoulders and give comforting hugs? Pain is a teacher for sure buts in the way we get that we build character
Agreed Zoe ❤️
Well done, Egy. “life is just one big slapstick comedy with no refunds.” Great landing.
"Did I forget to use mosquito nets, or did the mosquitoes simply subscribe to premium access?" That's a hilarious and scary proposition but then mutating germs are essentially are doing that. 🙂
Thank you Elizabeth for giving it a read ❤️
Original and funny, I especially liked "pain is apparently life’s user manual". You made me smile!
Thank you so much Karin for stopping by and giving it a read ❤️
Hi Edgy, your writing feels like company when I need it most. I love making a cup of tea, finding a quiet spot away from my screen, and just sinking into your words. I catch myself smiling at the bits of humor, and I soak in every expression you use. You’re brilliant—thank you for giving me these little moments of light in my hardest times.🙏
Thank you so much Danget❤️
Feeling our own experience Issa stronger teacher I guess
Agreed ❤️