I feel so seen by this, so thank you for sharing 💖 I'm at a weird in between stage where I feel like I'm absolutely getting in my own way, that my perfectionism is holding me back from getting messy, from taking risk, from being publicly vulnerable, and it's a whole thing I'm working through. Reading your words made me feel hopeful.
This is so beautiful and it resonated so deeply! So often I am afraid of taking the first step, but I try to remind myself how necessary it is sometimes to just… jump and do the thing I‘m longing to do. It‘s all a practice, but I am working on trusting more, taking the first step more. Sending you so much love🫶🏻✨
Thank you for this, I was in tears by the end. I have spent my life being afraid to start things for fear of failing. Time to work towards changing, slow small steps.Thank you again, you are an inspiration.
"life is short and long" - isn't this the truth? It seems long when we want it to be short and short when we want the time to slow down. Thank you so much for sharing. I too feel really empowered to try new things, but it's the starting that is so hard-- it's like, I don't want to be met with this reality that I actually can't. Which I know isn't true, but feels like the truth some days.
I’m in the foothills of old age and your writing resonates with this side of life. I also want to run and jump and to stretch- open, curious and connected. I want to do more open water swims; I want to do more overland self drive trips into Africa; I want to feed my passion for social science and I want to make a difference! And then there is the inner voices crying what’s the point; why push; it’s already passed you by. Your article is an inspiration to push through. It’s meaning enough to just keep wanting the stuff that fires me up. Today I’m going to start therapy for my first time. Because I can!! And now I’m so excited.
The sparks of interest links this week are incredible. Thank you for fostering such a thoughtful-curious-compassionate-ethereal space. I'm glad to hear you're coming back to yourself
I love this so much and I felt every word of it, especially the part about life being short and long, about there being time and not being time. I feel this all the time. I'm still figuring out who I am after having my son 7 years ago and how I can be that person within the demands of parenting. Thank you so much for this post.
The postpartum working on it hill is a mountain to climb. I’m in it right there with you, step by tiny step. Sending you love and support from the Midwest 💜
The part about starting over so many times for fear of the outcome... I can't tell you how much that resonated. So many new jobs, blogs, and projects all in hopes that one will stick. When all along, I was just afraid. Your words inspire me.
I have been struggling a lot these days with the physical limitations on my body as I go through fertility treatments. I’m used to climbing mountains, but my doctors say that now I have to rest. It’s so difficult losing strength and at the same time losing the freedom to run around in the woods. I can only imagine how this compounds when the body has been through pregnancy and childbirth and has an infant to nurture. I’m happy for you that you’ve taken the first steps to reclaim your body and hike again. Thank you for reminding me that I am not alone. I would be interested to read what other women have written about this theme; do you know of anything good?
I feel so seen by this, so thank you for sharing 💖 I'm at a weird in between stage where I feel like I'm absolutely getting in my own way, that my perfectionism is holding me back from getting messy, from taking risk, from being publicly vulnerable, and it's a whole thing I'm working through. Reading your words made me feel hopeful.
Lisa, Getting older, letting go, holding on, and trying new - are all parts of growth. You are on the right path. Your tears testify to the change. D
This is so beautiful and it resonated so deeply! So often I am afraid of taking the first step, but I try to remind myself how necessary it is sometimes to just… jump and do the thing I‘m longing to do. It‘s all a practice, but I am working on trusting more, taking the first step more. Sending you so much love🫶🏻✨
So much gratitude for you, Lisa. 🙏
You are such amazing Lisa! I love you!
Thank you for this, I was in tears by the end. I have spent my life being afraid to start things for fear of failing. Time to work towards changing, slow small steps.Thank you again, you are an inspiration.
"life is short and long" - isn't this the truth? It seems long when we want it to be short and short when we want the time to slow down. Thank you so much for sharing. I too feel really empowered to try new things, but it's the starting that is so hard-- it's like, I don't want to be met with this reality that I actually can't. Which I know isn't true, but feels like the truth some days.
I’m in the foothills of old age and your writing resonates with this side of life. I also want to run and jump and to stretch- open, curious and connected. I want to do more open water swims; I want to do more overland self drive trips into Africa; I want to feed my passion for social science and I want to make a difference! And then there is the inner voices crying what’s the point; why push; it’s already passed you by. Your article is an inspiration to push through. It’s meaning enough to just keep wanting the stuff that fires me up. Today I’m going to start therapy for my first time. Because I can!! And now I’m so excited.
Thank you Lisa.
I really really can't say how perfectly aligned this is with where I am in my life right now. It's so good.
The sparks of interest links this week are incredible. Thank you for fostering such a thoughtful-curious-compassionate-ethereal space. I'm glad to hear you're coming back to yourself
I love this so much and I felt every word of it, especially the part about life being short and long, about there being time and not being time. I feel this all the time. I'm still figuring out who I am after having my son 7 years ago and how I can be that person within the demands of parenting. Thank you so much for this post.
The postpartum working on it hill is a mountain to climb. I’m in it right there with you, step by tiny step. Sending you love and support from the Midwest 💜
such an incredible piece, thank you so much for writing it and sharing it ❤️
How profound and encouraging! Here’s to breaking the patterns of Fear& insecurity that Enhances stagnation in my life. Thanks Lisa🫶
The part about starting over so many times for fear of the outcome... I can't tell you how much that resonated. So many new jobs, blogs, and projects all in hopes that one will stick. When all along, I was just afraid. Your words inspire me.
I have been struggling a lot these days with the physical limitations on my body as I go through fertility treatments. I’m used to climbing mountains, but my doctors say that now I have to rest. It’s so difficult losing strength and at the same time losing the freedom to run around in the woods. I can only imagine how this compounds when the body has been through pregnancy and childbirth and has an infant to nurture. I’m happy for you that you’ve taken the first steps to reclaim your body and hike again. Thank you for reminding me that I am not alone. I would be interested to read what other women have written about this theme; do you know of anything good?