Briefly: Why despair is the way forward | Essential reading | US workshop & reading dates! | On a more cheerful note | Join my Patreon Community ✓ Hello, Friends, I know that so many of you are hurting as you read this. I know that you’re afraid for yourself or others, that you’ve sometimes found yourself in tears at unexpected moments, that you’re sometimes numb and silent. I know that you’re clicking obsessively through news sites and social media feeds, trying to find the dopamine hit that might make it all feel better. You know, already, that it isn’t there, but you can’t stop trying anyway. I know you’re making plans for what you’d do
Thank you for the inspiring words about the renewing potential of despair. I will reread & reread them. I have reached that wall—it is terrifying every single day—I hope & pray that after a long, long, seemingly fallow (though I bear in mind your words about winterings as preparations for the next you (yes, you said that—or something very close to it!)) “wintering” I may be finally on the brink of massive, badly needed, disruption . . . I dream, I hope, I fight to find faith in myself, and I draw inspiration from your example. I’m grateful that you learned that people—some of them—really do want to hear what you have to say, many thanks from one of them 🙏
Despair IS the word but I hadn't thought of how it can lead to a new place, and that it's a necessary part of the process. I think as I grow older, and see a wider sweep of time, I'm understanding that you can't force time/events to move faster. Like in nature, there's an order and a process. Some times are bad, some are good. I've lived through both. It's hard but as you say, there are ways to keep the flame burning and they are all valuable, no matter how small.
They *are* impossibly hard. I think that understanding is necessary for the work that has to be done. People have to stop saying, 'Oh, it'll be fine...' Sending all my love x
I’m learning the hard lesson of putting my faith in despair right now. It’s such a balm to have you name it, and to feel your faith in it too. Thank you for these encouraging words.
Sitting in my porch watching the Coloradan sun rise and these words are giving me a much needed break from the relentless, “ice age,” as you aptly name it. Thank you for this break and the reminders you offer. They are a breath in this moment. 🙏🏻
Thank you for the inspiring words about the renewing potential of despair. I will reread & reread them. I have reached that wall—it is terrifying every single day—I hope & pray that after a long, long, seemingly fallow (though I bear in mind your words about winterings as preparations for the next you (yes, you said that—or something very close to it!)) “wintering” I may be finally on the brink of massive, badly needed, disruption . . . I dream, I hope, I fight to find faith in myself, and I draw inspiration from your example. I’m grateful that you learned that people—some of them—really do want to hear what you have to say, many thanks from one of them 🙏
I feel like I’ve been in this process too - I’ve felt almost stagnant. Now, the despair has lit me up again. I needed it!
Such wise words on the power we can find in despair! Thank you!
PS: Donovan...still works for me!
Donovan fans unite!!
Despair IS the word but I hadn't thought of how it can lead to a new place, and that it's a necessary part of the process. I think as I grow older, and see a wider sweep of time, I'm understanding that you can't force time/events to move faster. Like in nature, there's an order and a process. Some times are bad, some are good. I've lived through both. It's hard but as you say, there are ways to keep the flame burning and they are all valuable, no matter how small.
Such an interesting way to see it!
Thank you so much for your words
Oh Katherine, you nailed it. This is absolutely what I needed to hear right now. Thank you so very much.
Thank you x
Thank you for this, I really needed to hear it. We need to take care of ourselves if we’re going to do the work that needs to be done 💛
It’s a long game!
Thank you for this. The absolute perfect words for this week. x
Thank you for this. ♥️
Thank you. Things feel impossibly hard. 🙏🏻
They *are* impossibly hard. I think that understanding is necessary for the work that has to be done. People have to stop saying, 'Oh, it'll be fine...' Sending all my love x
Tears. This is a beautiful blessing in these dark times. Thank you.
I’m learning the hard lesson of putting my faith in despair right now. It’s such a balm to have you name it, and to feel your faith in it too. Thank you for these encouraging words.
Sitting in my porch watching the Coloradan sun rise and these words are giving me a much needed break from the relentless, “ice age,” as you aptly name it. Thank you for this break and the reminders you offer. They are a breath in this moment. 🙏🏻
We need every breath we can get :)
Yaaaaayyy!! Love to see this!
I think despair is exactly what we should be feeling right now!
I had a goal of learning Lizzo's Tiktok dance and posting it on instagram this summer. I have not yet posted, but it's about damn time I do!
I cannot get all the moves in one go. I can maybe do them individually on a good day. But put them together? No.
I searched YouTube for tutorials. Then on Instagram I used the 2x feature to slow it down 😂 so I could do it at half speed.
Okay did it! https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cfv-lRCF-Zg/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link