Timely post, @chbartist! ⏰ heehee :-)

I've been inactive on Steemit for a month or so, and have now revived myself with your inspiring thoughts about time! THANK YOU.

Death is an industry. Not just war and weapons, but less obvious paths like caskets, cemeteries, funeral direction, and spiritual care. I was in that last category... as a former end-of-life chaplain.

It was my job to journey with people from this reality we know as "life," on to the next one. Witnessing death, up close and personally, day after day... helps you KNOW the preciousness of a minute.

That work 'ruined' me. I lost all ability to pretend, chit chat about nonsense, repress my feelings, and live without meaning. <--- Those things make up most of modern life, so for a very long time now, I have been "at odds" with dominant reality.

I am mortal, and I know it. So I say "no" to people and projects that don't affirm life. And I say "yes" to people and projects that DO affirm life. The community that you and your readers are building seems to be a place I would enjoy contributing to!

As an independent and conscious creator, I share the values and goals you expressed in this post. I'd be honored to be included in your community. I hope my previous posts speak for themselves, and reveal the nature and intent of my heart.