There were long passages here that made me feel this letter was addressed to me. I struggle with expectations and fantasies a lot. This was a good nudge to knock myself into the beauty and awe of the present; it's worth it.
I loved the intimacy of peeking in on a personal letter. Maybe you'll do more of these. Like "letters from Rilke." This resonates very much with me "we become cheerful because we have less future, and therefore less hope." but I think it would be impossible to convey this natural drifting off of hope to a younger person. And I've also always felt a bit the same that the moment I step in the direction of an argument that I am leaving the path of my way. There is definitely something of a distraction about an argument.
Thank you so much, Rick. I'm glad you like this new format. I do plan on publishing Unsent Letters every other week. And yes, somewhat akin to letters from Rilke -- with the due proportions, of course. That thought is by Pasolini. Not sure you know him. If not, I'd recommend his books and movies. He was a controversial yet interesting figure in the 60s and 70s in Italy.
Great non-advice here, Silvio. It's like that "formula": reality - expectations = happiness. But yes, easy to say, hard to execute. Still loving this unsent letters, expecting the next one :)
And I've seen you mention Pasolini a few times, do you like his movies? Read anything by him that you recommend? I've seen a few of his movies, and he's someone on my list to do a deep dive on.
Thank you, Oscar. I am indeed planning on publishing Unsent Letters every other week.
As for Pasolini, he was a complex figure who had a complex life. He wrote about society, culture, philosophy, and common, regular people. And politics, of course. One of his most interesting books, I think, is "Il Fascismo degli Antifascisti". Also, "Ragazzi di vita" is excellent. Pasolini is often not an easy read, and of course I read him in Italian. I have no idea what his books are titled in English. I'm not as cognizant about his movies, though.
I reread this a few times and I keep coming back to this question: Did Silvio write this to himself?
Who knows. You do have a few hints in there, and your astounding powers of observation do the rest. :)
There were long passages here that made me feel this letter was addressed to me. I struggle with expectations and fantasies a lot. This was a good nudge to knock myself into the beauty and awe of the present; it's worth it.
Thank you, Camilo. From your comments I sometimes reflect upon how in sync we are emotions-wise. But then again I'm not surprised!
I loved the intimacy of peeking in on a personal letter. Maybe you'll do more of these. Like "letters from Rilke." This resonates very much with me "we become cheerful because we have less future, and therefore less hope." but I think it would be impossible to convey this natural drifting off of hope to a younger person. And I've also always felt a bit the same that the moment I step in the direction of an argument that I am leaving the path of my way. There is definitely something of a distraction about an argument.
Thank you so much, Rick. I'm glad you like this new format. I do plan on publishing Unsent Letters every other week. And yes, somewhat akin to letters from Rilke -- with the due proportions, of course. That thought is by Pasolini. Not sure you know him. If not, I'd recommend his books and movies. He was a controversial yet interesting figure in the 60s and 70s in Italy.
Thanks. Hadn't heard of Pasolini, which doesn't mean anything since I don't consider myself a well-read person, but I'll look him up.
Great non-advice here, Silvio. It's like that "formula": reality - expectations = happiness. But yes, easy to say, hard to execute. Still loving this unsent letters, expecting the next one :)
And I've seen you mention Pasolini a few times, do you like his movies? Read anything by him that you recommend? I've seen a few of his movies, and he's someone on my list to do a deep dive on.
Thank you, Oscar. I am indeed planning on publishing Unsent Letters every other week.
As for Pasolini, he was a complex figure who had a complex life. He wrote about society, culture, philosophy, and common, regular people. And politics, of course. One of his most interesting books, I think, is "Il Fascismo degli Antifascisti". Also, "Ragazzi di vita" is excellent. Pasolini is often not an easy read, and of course I read him in Italian. I have no idea what his books are titled in English. I'm not as cognizant about his movies, though.
Added them to my list! Thank you, and will try to read them in Italian.
Excited about receiving those unsent letters in weeks to come!
Beautiful!
Thank you!
I love you, Silvio