I Knew the Meaning of Life… But Forgot
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Free Preview from I Knew the Meaning of Life... But Forgot by Ed Suttles I used to know. Not in the way you memorize facts or carry around clever sayings, but deep in my bones—I knew. What mattered. Why we’re here. Where peace waits. But life has a way of covering things over. Little by little, what was once clear becomes clouded. You wake up one day and realize you're surrounded by things, plans, expectations—and yet your soul feels like it’s standing in an empty room. I didn’t lose the meaning of life all at once. I forgot it the way you forget a dream the moment after waking up. You know it was beautiful… but you can’t quite reach it anymore. This book isn’t about finding something new. It’s about turning down the volume long enough to hear what never stopped speaking. It’s about trusting that your soul still remembers—even when your mind has forgotten. And if you’re here now, reading these words, maybe you remember it too. Just faintly. Like a song from your childhood. Like a scent carried on warm wind. Like a whisper from a God who never left.
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Knew the Meaning of Life, But Forgot is a thoughtprovoking, surreal journey into memory, purpose, and the fragile grasp we have on truth. In this mind-bending tale, Ed Suttles delivers a unique blend of introspective fiction, philosophical musings, and emotional depth. The story follows a character who once held the ultimate answer— life’s true meaning—but lost it somewhere along the way. As they retrace forgotten moments and confront strange, dreamlike realities, the reader is pulled into a layered narrative that challenges perception, time, and identity. With a mix of dark humor, existential questions, and a touch of absurdity, Suttles crafts a novel that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. This book is for anyone who’s ever felt like they were on the edge of something profound—only to have it slip through their fingers.
About the Author
About the Author Ed Suttles is a writer, minimalist, and spiritual storyteller whose work explores the beauty of living simply, vulnerably, and with deep intention. His book I Knew the Meaning of Life... But Forgot is the fruit of years spent listening for quiet truths in a noisy world—truths about memory, identity, grace, and the fragile journey of coming home to oneself. Ed believes that life becomes clearer when we slow down, strip away the excess, and sit with the questions we’re usually too busy to ask. His writing reflects this approach: honest, unhurried, and deeply human. Rather than offering answers or formulas, he shares stories and insights that invite readers into reflection—on their own lives, their faith, and the mysterious beauty of not having it all figured out. He is not a pastor or a public speaker. He doesn’t write to be followed—he writes to connect. His journey has included seasons of forgetting what mattered most, and seasons of rediscovering it in unexpected places: in solitude, in nature, in stillness, and in the presence of God. Those seasons now shape his voice—gentle, raw, and hopeful. Rooted in spiritual tradition but unafraid of doubt, Ed writes for those who have struggled to believe, those who have felt lost or tired, and those who are ready to begin again. His work doesn’t point upward or outward—it points inward, toward the sacred space within each of us where truth often whispers. When he isn’t writing, Ed lives quietly, enjoying unhurried mornings, deep conversations, and the healing rhythm of ordinary life. He believes in grace over striving, listening over noise, and the idea that a meaningful life doesn’t have to be grand—it just has to be real. Through his writing, Ed hopes to remind readers of something they may have forgotten: that life was never about achieving perfection, but about becoming more fully and honestly themselves. That sometimes, losing the path is part of finding it. And that the meaning of life may not be far away at all—it may already be written on your heart.