I am crying so much right now. I'm having such a hard time this January. Thank you for keeping this space on the internet. I sent myself a few lines on whatsapp so that I can read them later this week when I need to.
Lisa, your writing gets me every time I read it. I am listening to it as I try to rush through the making of pumpkin muffins. And it’s a huge reminder to not rush through. My day is not a to-do list. It’s an invitation to the party. Thank you!!
Noticing the anger. Today’s my birthday. I always say it’s no big deal and not to worry so nobody does. And then I feel unloved and spiral. It’s that I think it’s burdensome for people to love me and try to make it easy for them at my own expense.
This. I'm going to print it and hang it on my wall. It feels like a prayer or a letter from something other worldly reminding me to keep putting one foot down and then the other. I'm struggling and needed this today. Thank you.
How do I keep going? Stop believing your thoughts. Don't argue with what is because when you do, you only suffer. Years ago, I thought I needed my spouse when he wanted to go. I fought reality, thinking my happiness evolved around him. I was only creating pain for myself. Now I know better. Accept things as they come with an open heart. Yes, it hurts like hell, but if I hadn't believed the thought that "I needed him," I would have suffered far less.
A workable, revolving document that you (we) can pull out as needed. This is brilliant and lovely. I love the range from more energetic to specific, like chop the veggies ahead of time and smile at strangers. Also, I'm a lover of lists...so there's that!
This line really jumped out at me: "Notice how un-alone you really are while you make soup."
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I am crying so much right now. I'm having such a hard time this January. Thank you for keeping this space on the internet. I sent myself a few lines on whatsapp so that I can read them later this week when I need to.
“See what changes when you stop thinking about yourself so much. I SAY THIS SO LOVINGLY.”
“Trust nothing will fall apart if you stop taking it all so seriously. Let it be looser.”
(my two takeaways on first read)
Beautiful. I keep going:
- by remembering to pause for breath
- by trying to remember the big picture or reason for doing what am doing, and forgiving myself when I forget this
- by recognising what I have taken on that isn't actually mine to take on, and giving it back!
- by reading brilliantly written pieces such as Lisa's.
Not a complete list, but it is a start!
Lisa, your writing gets me every time I read it. I am listening to it as I try to rush through the making of pumpkin muffins. And it’s a huge reminder to not rush through. My day is not a to-do list. It’s an invitation to the party. Thank you!!
Gorgeous, moving words. So important in these dark and cold days.
Noticing the anger. Today’s my birthday. I always say it’s no big deal and not to worry so nobody does. And then I feel unloved and spiral. It’s that I think it’s burdensome for people to love me and try to make it easy for them at my own expense.
This. I'm going to print it and hang it on my wall. It feels like a prayer or a letter from something other worldly reminding me to keep putting one foot down and then the other. I'm struggling and needed this today. Thank you.
How do I keep going? Stop believing your thoughts. Don't argue with what is because when you do, you only suffer. Years ago, I thought I needed my spouse when he wanted to go. I fought reality, thinking my happiness evolved around him. I was only creating pain for myself. Now I know better. Accept things as they come with an open heart. Yes, it hurts like hell, but if I hadn't believed the thought that "I needed him," I would have suffered far less.
Every time I read your beautiful words, my heart opens more and more just where I need it. Thank you so much, Lisa. ♥️
So much wisdom here, I will come back to it again and again. Thank you. This is everything:
"Stop striving for extraordinary. Let ordinary move you." What a mantra to live by.
A beautiful read. So many moments to savor. Thabk you.
Wow. My heart swelled reading this. Thank you ♥️
I’ve been snowed in for the week and spending too much time alone. This was a perfect read.
Beautiful, and exactly what I needed to read right now. Thanks for sharing!
A workable, revolving document that you (we) can pull out as needed. This is brilliant and lovely. I love the range from more energetic to specific, like chop the veggies ahead of time and smile at strangers. Also, I'm a lover of lists...so there's that!
Thanks Lisa.