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“This might be my only time being human”

Daily writing prompt
What was the last live performance you saw?

I guess the last live performance I saw…

is every day I wake up.


This is the performance.


Most of the time…

I move like I already know everything.


Like I know where I came from.

Where I’m going.

What this all means.


But the truth is…

I don’t.


And I heard something yesterday that stuck with me.


Someone said:

“I need to enjoy this ride.”


Another person asked why.


And they said:

“Because I’ve never been human before…

and I might never be human again.”


That hit me.


Because it’s true.


This is my first time being this.

This version.


And once it’s over…

it’s over.


So maybe this isn’t just routine.


Maybe this is the show.


💬 Reader question

Do you ever stop and think… this might be your only time being you?


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If this made you pause… I write moments like this.



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