“Living — even when there’s nothing but misery
— is so much better than being numb.”
It felt like floating in space, somewhere between awake and dreaming. It was an infinite oblivion of nothing. There was no pain. No suffering. No love. And no joy. It invited me in with a warm embrace, and for an instant I wanted to get lost there. In that place of nothingness. But then something warned me in the back of my mind that I shouldn’t give in. Living — even when there’s pain, misery, and heartache — is so much better than being numb and unplugged from reality. I gave myself a moment to bask in that space, and then opened my eyes to face a new day.
© Sarah Doughty
Sarah Doughty 
Courage and bravery!
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Yes indeed! Thank you!
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Makes me wonder what it would be like to exist simultaneously in both realities. Like daydreaming in the middle of some mindless, boring task.
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Oh yes, I know exactly what you mean!
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Eloquently and succinctly put, as I am intimately aware of how this feels.
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I figured you might. Thank you, love.
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You are so beautiful, on so many levels
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So much truth in this, Sarah. Brilliantly done.
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Aww thank you, love!
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You’re very much welcome. 😊
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Nice!
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Thank you!
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I remember when I was posting everyday. It was such a challenge.
Then I watch you do it, and you make it look so easy. You never post a clunker. Every post is just as good as the one before it.
You are truly amazing.
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Oh that’s quite the compliment! It’s not easy keeping up with a new post every day, let alone improving at the same time. Thank you so much!
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