SO powerful. I’ve always felt uncomfortable with gratitude stuff. It has never made me feel good. It seemed to be something that others have set out for me. I am grateful for the life I have built. I forget the ‘I’ sometimes
I am so sorry for your loss, Sandra. I'm sure this is inadequate in light of it, but I just want you to know that there are people, mothers out here thinking of you...
spot on, babes. after a dozen rejections, what you have beautifully articulated is what my inner struggle is. anywho, im still going. still fighting for the tenderness i yearn for.
My problem is I never know if what I long for is out of envy and comparison to someone else (or because society tells me I should want it) or because I really deeply want it. I never trust my inner self.
Thank you so much for sharing, I will come back to this in the future.
Same exact problem haha. So much of what I want is because of my lack of confidence telling me I’m not enough myself. Or a deep need of validation from society and others.
A few months ago I felt drawn to write something long from like this about want and wanting, and I never hashed it out fully myself. I feel like this is what I was wanting to write. Thank you for writing this - I feel seen and understood and I cried. ✨
Ambivalence. The black slopes of emotions. It doesn’t have to be either/or. It’s about embracing both/and. Gratitude is the highest of vibrational planes. It’s a healthy practice. But. While I’m grateful to have a job that pays the bills I can desire something way more fulfilling and less stressful. Doesn’t mean I’m not still grateful. I love the beautiful way you’ve navigated the gray areas. Still feels like you’re living in my head.
This masterpiece is something that I have been waiting to hear for a long time. Thank you so much for putting it into words in such a beautiful and understandable way.
SO powerful. I’ve always felt uncomfortable with gratitude stuff. It has never made me feel good. It seemed to be something that others have set out for me. I am grateful for the life I have built. I forget the ‘I’ sometimes
I am so sorry for your loss, Sandra. I'm sure this is inadequate in light of it, but I just want you to know that there are people, mothers out here thinking of you...
I wonder if we’re starting to experience “toxic gratitude.” With all the messaging around being grateful, it can start to feel performative.
spot on, babes. after a dozen rejections, what you have beautifully articulated is what my inner struggle is. anywho, im still going. still fighting for the tenderness i yearn for.
That is so accuate!
My problem is I never know if what I long for is out of envy and comparison to someone else (or because society tells me I should want it) or because I really deeply want it. I never trust my inner self.
Thank you so much for sharing, I will come back to this in the future.
Same exact problem haha. So much of what I want is because of my lack of confidence telling me I’m not enough myself. Or a deep need of validation from society and others.
Hey! Why don’t you share your love for writing with others through a workshop? I’d love to be part of this. 🤍
A few months ago I felt drawn to write something long from like this about want and wanting, and I never hashed it out fully myself. I feel like this is what I was wanting to write. Thank you for writing this - I feel seen and understood and I cried. ✨
So we'll described ! The dichotomy of values and the hidden polarities .
Ambivalence. The black slopes of emotions. It doesn’t have to be either/or. It’s about embracing both/and. Gratitude is the highest of vibrational planes. It’s a healthy practice. But. While I’m grateful to have a job that pays the bills I can desire something way more fulfilling and less stressful. Doesn’t mean I’m not still grateful. I love the beautiful way you’ve navigated the gray areas. Still feels like you’re living in my head.
This masterpiece is something that I have been waiting to hear for a long time. Thank you so much for putting it into words in such a beautiful and understandable way.
Love this.
Yes I relate to always comparing myself to others.
It has made me question ... is it the loud voice or the little quiet voice inside me that desires more?
Mostly comparing myself in terms of career. I'm always saying these "should" statements.. I "should be higher up in my career by now.
How to quiet that voice?
May I ask why you don't use capital letters in your text?
This spoke to me so deeply…thank you ❤️
this is so beautiful. it was like reading about my own life. i absolutely loved it.
This is a great topic.
Really really inspiring. Thank you so much♥️
that last paragraph had me in tears. thank you for your kind words.