What's the word for the realization that history--if it remembers me at all--will do so only in the context of being the father of my children? I'm fairly certain, even at this early date, that in adulthood my children will eclipse whatever modest accomplishments I've made. It's not an unpleasant mindset, but it does leave me feeling somewhat inadequate.
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Um, is the word 'insignificance'?
ReplyDelete(Heh, heh...)
"Insignificance" describes the general overall mood, sure. But I was wondering if there was a specific phrase that addressed this particular epiphany.
ReplyDeleteThere are words for everything else, I figured someone might've coined one for this. I ought to coin one myself, but I suspect I'm not that clever. Maybe my kids will do so...