Passion of the Possible

Were I to wish for anything I would not wish for wealth and power, but for the passion of the possible, that eye which everywhere, ever young, ever burning, sees possibility. — Kierkegaard.

Kierkegaard’s insight into the enduring power of possibility wakes me this morning. Possibility is a flame that, once ignited, can flicker but never truly dies. While youth may be its ideal kindling, experience can be its fuel.

The Olympic stage, a grand theater of human potential, serves as a reminder of possibilities past. Yet, even as the physical body ages and limitations become more apparent, the mind retains an uncanny ability to dream. The allure of the “Great American Novel” persists in me, a testament to the spirit’s refusal to be confined by circumstance.

As we navigate the complexities of aging and health, new horizons often emerge. Challenges can be catalysts for innovation, adversity a crucible for resilience. The human capacity to adapt and overcome is itself a possibility worth celebrating.

Faith, in whatever form it takes, offers a unique lens through which to view the world. It posits the existence of infinite possibilities beyond the mortal coil, a concept both comforting and inspiring. Kierkegaard’s philosophy complements this spiritual perspective by urging us to embrace possibility in our earthly existence as well.

To live with a passion for the possible is to live fully, to engage with life with a sense of wonder and anticipation. It is to age gracefully, not with resignation, but with curiosity. It is to find joy in the journey, not just the destination. And it is to inspire others to do the same. May we all carry this spirit with us, a beacon of hope in a world often shrouded in doubt.

About the author

Webb Hubbell is the former Associate Attorney General of The United States. His novels, When Men Betray, Ginger Snaps, A Game of Inches, The Eighteenth Green, and The East End are published by Beaufort Books and are available online or at your local bookstore. When Men Betray won one of the IndieFab awards for best novel in 2014. Ginger Snaps and The Eighteenth Green won the IPPY Awards Gold Medal for best suspense/thriller. His latest, “Light of Day” will be on the bookstands soon.

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