... and in the end “Be You” ... all of what you are, were taught, experienced and want to be ... but Be You ... not your version of someone else, your attempt at pretending, acting out, or a false interpretation of what you think you are or becoming ... BE YOU in the entire authenticity of your “being”, core, soul, energy, love and pain, sadness and trauma but just BeYou ... all else aligns when being you is your center line, your North and what you not only allow but also follow ... and perhaps a bit bold to say so ... but I find when you do ... there is a contentedness and fulfillment in doing just that ... “Being You”
I like the way you put this, because each of us is always growing and changing. But “being you” (the way you framed it) doesn’t mean being static, but fully embracing all of what you’re experiencing!
Thank you so much for these newsletters! My in-box is full of so much rubble, I usually just mass-erase the whole thing. But first I check for Making Time and read every word.
Your upcoming ramble really stirred my soul. How much fun it sounds on the front end. The word that came to mind when I read about your preparations is, “adventure”. You will have such an adventure on your trek!
I think when we hear the word, “adventure”, we put a positive spin on the word and equate it with fun. But an adventure can be frightening or boring or dangerous but it is still an adventure. Here's hoping yours is exhilarating (in a great way!).
Thanks for sharing this, lots to think about—I resonated in particular with the point about how this self-critical part of us can drag us down, but it's also what motivates us. I think I'm the same way, where my drive comes from a strong desire to do better, more... and I do have to curb it, and work to make sure it doesn't overtake me. But it's what got me to do so many of the things I wanted to do, and that gave me a lot of happiness. Ultimately, I think of the duality (yin yang), how it is our nature to push ourselves too hard, but find joy in it... to have weeks of hyper surge, and then down weeks of recovery from overwhelm.
What a bunch of great reading, Sarai. "To break open and never close. " is what our human souls need. It makes us alive and individual, and makes the world a better place. Mary Oliver is such a poet. I love her deep connection to the natural world.
Have a great adventure with your brother! Into the mountains, I am guessing.
... and in the end “Be You” ... all of what you are, were taught, experienced and want to be ... but Be You ... not your version of someone else, your attempt at pretending, acting out, or a false interpretation of what you think you are or becoming ... BE YOU in the entire authenticity of your “being”, core, soul, energy, love and pain, sadness and trauma but just BeYou ... all else aligns when being you is your center line, your North and what you not only allow but also follow ... and perhaps a bit bold to say so ... but I find when you do ... there is a contentedness and fulfillment in doing just that ... “Being You”
I like the way you put this, because each of us is always growing and changing. But “being you” (the way you framed it) doesn’t mean being static, but fully embracing all of what you’re experiencing!
Thank you so much for these newsletters! My in-box is full of so much rubble, I usually just mass-erase the whole thing. But first I check for Making Time and read every word.
Oh wow, that is really cool to hear!
Your upcoming ramble really stirred my soul. How much fun it sounds on the front end. The word that came to mind when I read about your preparations is, “adventure”. You will have such an adventure on your trek!
I think when we hear the word, “adventure”, we put a positive spin on the word and equate it with fun. But an adventure can be frightening or boring or dangerous but it is still an adventure. Here's hoping yours is exhilarating (in a great way!).
That’s a great insight, and a helpful way to look at life too!
Thanks for sharing this, lots to think about—I resonated in particular with the point about how this self-critical part of us can drag us down, but it's also what motivates us. I think I'm the same way, where my drive comes from a strong desire to do better, more... and I do have to curb it, and work to make sure it doesn't overtake me. But it's what got me to do so many of the things I wanted to do, and that gave me a lot of happiness. Ultimately, I think of the duality (yin yang), how it is our nature to push ourselves too hard, but find joy in it... to have weeks of hyper surge, and then down weeks of recovery from overwhelm.
What a bunch of great reading, Sarai. "To break open and never close. " is what our human souls need. It makes us alive and individual, and makes the world a better place. Mary Oliver is such a poet. I love her deep connection to the natural world.
Have a great adventure with your brother! Into the mountains, I am guessing.