The Inevitable Transformation

A View From my Window
The View From My Window
1 min readMar 1, 2024

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One of my favorite quotes of all time, by Margaret Atwood

Moral Disorder and Other Stories” by Margaret Atwood is a captivating collection that delves into the intricacies of life, love, and the shifting sands of time. Through a series of interconnected stories, Atwood masterfully explores the lives of her characters, weaving a tapestry rich with emotion and the complexities of human relationships. It’s like she’s holding up a mirror to the chaos and beauty of everyday life, inviting us to peer into the depths of our own experiences.

Now, about that quote, “In the end, we’ll all become stories. Or else we’ll become entities. Maybe it’s the same.” It’s like Atwood is whispering a profound truth about our existence. To me, it feels like a reminder that we’re all part of this grand narrative, each of us playing our part, leaving our mark in the world. Whether we become stories remembered by others or transform into something beyond, it’s about the essence we leave behind. It’s a favorite because it nudges us to live fully, to embrace the messiness and beauty of life, and to make our presence so vibrant that it transcends the ordinary. It’s about making our story, our entity, something truly unforgettable, blending into the fabric of the universe in a way that’s uniquely ours.

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