FYI with Chris Martin

FYI with Chris Martin

On Fearing the Silent Places

It's okay to mourn in the cemeteries of the past.

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Chris Martin
May 10, 2022
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Lately I’ve been working on a new writing project that has led to me thinking a lot about the past, nostalgia, and my problem with silence. I tend to always be charging ahead, always engulfed in the present and interested in the future—often years down the road. This is definitely a strength, but it can present some weaknesses to be sure.

I think the Lo…

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