Thank you for sharing this, Ross. I can relate in my own way. In my mind I'm often reminded of The Never Ending Story and how the Nothing comes and destroys what was once so fantastical and amazing, sending it into isolated chunks floating through space. When I find myself at the other end of the journey, I focus on that single grain remaining and eventually I find I'm flying on the back of a luck dragon. What a strange world full of strange journeys, each one uniquely valuable for the insights made available.
I appreciate your having writteng this, as I find myself confronted by the growing Nothing. It is reassuring and uplifting to know I am not alone, and genuinely pleasurable to read such well-articulated thoughts. Thank you.