Yes, I am. I listen to a couple of his songs everyday, mostly from the 1986-1993 era. They bring a smile to my face. "Good times" I murmur to myself and then tune out to a chillout radio. (I'm 48, so. )

[Edited 12/27/16 11:50am]

yes I am

Yes. In a way, it's worse now than before. I can't listen to his music now. I guess it will take a long time for this one.

rogifan said:

Yep. This is a loss I don't think I'll ever get over.

bsprout said:

I also find comfort watching his movies knowing they will always be there to view helps somehow

Yes, sometimes.

What really gets me worked up is seeing/hearing others talk about him as they articulate similar feelings. Knowing he was so loved helps and hurts at the sametime.

I suppose that will never go away.

i am still sad of thought of him being gone....

gollygirl said:

udo said:

No.

Grieving won't help Prince.

Prince is gone. His body incinerated.

Grieving won't help me.

Once in a while we play his music.

Wow - wish I could be that black and white -

but for me I am still crying Purple Tears -

I think I will always have that sadness in the corner of my heart.

Its my nature.

I cant be that clinical to think of the ashes even.

.
Well, I might relapse into some mourning or melancholia.

But that changes nothing in the situation.

At this time, f my mind needs it, I still have them b00tz.

And hopes for similar stuff from the Estate sometime.

Yes...can't shake it...I feel it is my responsbkuty as a fam to spread the good news of prince and his lagacy of excellence and to not accept mediocracy.

i'm in denial mode... it might be lame, but it is what it is... i just don't want to think about it... it's why i can't listen to his music... there's a whole shitload of angry and sad just under the surface that i'm keeping at bay

rogifan said:

Yep. This is a loss I don't think I'll ever get over.

BillieBalloon said:

The depth and breadth of his career is mind boggling. Each album, with a new look, a new attitude, the songs, the clothes, the message, there was just so much. He didnt just release an album of songs, he reinvented himself time and time again. From the small details in his clothing to the beautiful lyrics, you felt like you were a part of something special. Theres a lot i will miss about him.

His absense just makes ever other artist look lazy and inept in comparison. He was about as complete and fearless an artist as you could find in any medium. I've come to accept that he is gone, but the hard part is knowing there will never be another like him in this world or at least in our lifetime.

Not thatlater in life Prince belived in reincarnation, but, I'm listening to "The Gold Experience, Dolphin." Play it please. Think about it. I skip "Shy".

Yes still grieving & especially today for some reason. Maybe because it's the end of the year & I'm still hoping that this is a dream! Miss you so much PRINCE!!

Happy New Year Everyone!

lrn36 said:

BillieBalloon said:

The depth and breadth of his career is mind boggling. Each album, with a new look, a new attitude, the songs, the clothes, the message, there was just so much. He didnt just release an album of songs, he reinvented himself time and time again. From the small details in his clothing to the beautiful lyrics, you felt like you were a part of something special. Theres a lot i will miss about him.

His absense just makes ever other artist look lazy and inept in comparison. He was about as complete and fearless an artist as you could find in any medium. I've come to accept that he is gone, but the hard part is knowing there will never be another like him in this world or at least in our lifetime.

AMEN!! Hard to watch other artists perform. So many that don't have an ounce of his talent...........

Mjzangel said:

I also find comfort watching his movies knowing they will always be there to view helps somehow

Me too, and I also find comfort in the memories. I'm so grateful we had him and that I got to spend some time with him in this life.

I had my ups & downs, there are days where i am ok with it and continue to live life....then there are those days where i am still in disbelief and sadden what happened on 4/21 and post 4/21.

With the holiday season, I literally experienced Another Lonely Christmas. Before meeting up for a gathering, I went to a local cinema solo and saw Office Christmas Party. There was a scene where one of the main characters was having a conversation with himself and then talking to his dead dad, suddenly he goes on to mention Bowie & Prince

[Edited 12/31/16 20:10pm]

yes! i've wept all day knowing that i'm about to begin the first yr of many without him.

i'm choked up as i type, listening to the fireworks. same with bowie.

can u believe it's been a yr already?

my heart feels sick all over again.

no more shows, no more popping in at awards shows,no more random, delicious prince-ness anymore.

i'm going to bed now just make it stop.

Tears of sadness became tears of joy, 8/21.

I was good, but the end of the year brought back a new feeling of loss and clarity to the situation.

Perhaps when the Estate finally starts properly releasing stuff from the vaults: unreleased songs, alternate versions, live shows, etc the greatness will make me weep.