Most of the time, I don't mentally respond to your writing until a few hours or even days after I read what you've posted. Small things stay with me. Exploring. The deep dives into what we see and feel. The self.
After reading one of your posts, I asked a friend if she knows who she is... really knows. She hesitated but said yes. I knew she understood the question, but until recently I didn't understand the question. Now, I understand the question, and that's huge. Thank you.
The more I can be me, the more you can be you. It's contagious. And radical. I want to create a space where authenticity matters. I'm glad you're here with me! Sadness is a great way for me to release and let go of what needs to be released. Frees me up for spaciousness or peace or even joy.
I admire the bravery in asking for feedback. As a reader, I find it interesting when the author, (I have been trained not to refer directly to the author) tells a personal story of healing, then Zooms out to a larger commentary and zooms in to end with a prompt. I appreciate trigger warnings and prefer not to read about trauma in detail. I also learn from what the author has learned from their health journey. Maybe some craft posts in there sometimes would be edifying, but I seem to be drawn to the personal and I find the narrator's voice and cadence to be engaging and thought-provoking.
I am always blown away by your honesty.
Most of the time, I don't mentally respond to your writing until a few hours or even days after I read what you've posted. Small things stay with me. Exploring. The deep dives into what we see and feel. The self.
After reading one of your posts, I asked a friend if she knows who she is... really knows. She hesitated but said yes. I knew she understood the question, but until recently I didn't understand the question. Now, I understand the question, and that's huge. Thank you.
I'm going to think about this and post again.
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Thank you, Sheila! I am going to try to keep writing honestly. xo
Going back to my question... who I am, the self. I'm much closer than I was.
I know that I'm compassionate toward animals. I like that about myself, but I wish I could do more to help animals in need.
I've learned this about myself thanks to you and your writing.
Reading your posts makes me think, sometimes cry but less out of sadness and more out of feeling.
The more I can be me, the more you can be you. It's contagious. And radical. I want to create a space where authenticity matters. I'm glad you're here with me! Sadness is a great way for me to release and let go of what needs to be released. Frees me up for spaciousness or peace or even joy.
I admire the bravery in asking for feedback. As a reader, I find it interesting when the author, (I have been trained not to refer directly to the author) tells a personal story of healing, then Zooms out to a larger commentary and zooms in to end with a prompt. I appreciate trigger warnings and prefer not to read about trauma in detail. I also learn from what the author has learned from their health journey. Maybe some craft posts in there sometimes would be edifying, but I seem to be drawn to the personal and I find the narrator's voice and cadence to be engaging and thought-provoking.
Thank you for sharing the work!
Jen (she/her)
Thanks, Jen! It's always so nice to hear from you. I think I'll have to add permanent content warnings, but I will try to keep it personal.