I think you'd enjoy the song Liberty by Switchfoot. The whole analogy in the song is riffing off that Farragut moment and similar to the feelings you mentioned:
You've talked about being a little hesitant to write about your experience of military life, but damn, this is SO good! And you do such a great job of highlighting human truths from the foundation of your rich personal experience. Your essay is a testimony to the value of penning our own mythology. I'm inspired, and am also slow to publish the most personal stuff. It's funny that we all hesitate to share our most compelling human selves when it's the most enriching thing we have to offer.
I think you'd enjoy the song Liberty by Switchfoot. The whole analogy in the song is riffing off that Farragut moment and similar to the feelings you mentioned:
I tie myself up to the mast
and give up the semblance of control
the sirens sing but I let them pass
because only you can free my soul
Check it out. I think it'd resonate for you.
This is a beautiful account of a change in world view. Also super curious to know more about this kairos mindset.
You've talked about being a little hesitant to write about your experience of military life, but damn, this is SO good! And you do such a great job of highlighting human truths from the foundation of your rich personal experience. Your essay is a testimony to the value of penning our own mythology. I'm inspired, and am also slow to publish the most personal stuff. It's funny that we all hesitate to share our most compelling human selves when it's the most enriching thing we have to offer.