Sometimes I heard voices muttering in my head, and a lot of the time the world seemed to smolder around its edges. but I was in a little better physical shape every day, I was getting my looks back, and my spirits were rising, and this was all in all a happy time for me. All these weirdos, and me getting a little better right in the midst of them. I had never known, never even imagined for a heartbeat, that there might be a place for people like us.
In Denis Johnson's "Jesus' Son," the narrator reflects on a time when he experienced internal turmoil, hearing voices and perceiving the world as smoldering. Despite these unsettling sensations, he notes a gradual improvement in his physical health, which leads to a boost in his self-esteem and overall mood. This juxtaposition of chaos in his mind with a newfound sense of well-being highlights the complexity of his emotional journey.
He finds himself...
