I just ordered a necklace with the word HERE engraved on it. This newsletter captured the thoughts and ideas I have forming around this idea of HERE. Thank you, as always, for this beautiful newsletter being part of my Sunday ritual practice. 🤍
Thank you for being such a gift! I appreciate your way with words, they have helped me to soften and to be kinder to myself. As much as we try to flee the current moment, it's freeing to be fully present, to be here.
These words are so timely for me. So much of what I write about involves living in the present moment, but it’s so hard to do with a toddler. I’m learning to live more presently instead of feeling nostalgia for the past or longing for more. “I’d rather be here now” is true wisdom and a great reminder.
I hear you -- I have an 11 month old, which makes a lot of these practices challenging in their own ways. And it's always that -- a practice to return to, over and over, imperfectly and messily and letting it be enough. Thanks for sharing <3
Really loved the "Face that look back at us..." It resonates deeply. I'm just getting more comfortable with telling people I'm ace, I usually go to my default of queer. But, not being able to share that I'm ace out of fear of misunderstanding and/or having to explain myself always feels like I have to hide a part of myself. But, it's true, you just never know how a person is going to react and it is a lifetime of coming out.
Another great reflection. Being here now is hard for me, not just betI want to escape some aspects of my current reality but also because my mind works overtime thinking about the next thing I need to do. Among your list of ways to be here now, these are the ones I do regularly and find most helpful:
“Spending time connecting with people who can show up for me
Turning to nature as a reminder of presence
Honoring what’s true, what’s real, what’s here… even when it hurts”
Thanks again for your wise words. They always give me food for thought!
I've been struggling with this lately. This newsletter reminds me of the idea that you shared a few months ago: I will never get this version of myself back. Even if I'm longing for more, I can choose to remain present to what I have in front of me.
I am so grateful to hear this -- it feels like a gift to get to share, and I'm always so glad when it resonates with anyone at all. Thank you for being here <3
Another beautiful reflection. And just in time for the rain that gives us the energy and space to ponder!
Someone once told me that the sweet spot in life is “to strive for more without losing an ounce of satisfaction in the now.” It stuck with me. Simple is easier to carry in my mind over time.
You wrote that, instead of waiting to be saved, we can take “responsibility into our current dry, brittle, tired hands, trusting they’ll soften.” The way you have colored this piece of wisdom is powerful. Thank you.
If you get a chance check out this beautiful interview. I cried, feeling her sensitivity and honesty. The whole title on YouTube is: “Victoria Pedretti Laughs and Cries Her Way to Accepting The Gift of Her Sensitivity” -StyleLikeU (YT channel)
Thanks so much for this comment -- I love that idea of the sweet spot. What a perfect practice of balance. And I will absolutely check out that interview -- it sounds beautiful. I appreciate you sharing!
Lisa! I am taking the ENTIRE afternoon to get through any unread newsletters, and when I got to this one I gasped to see my very own name. Thank you. Love,
I just ordered a necklace with the word HERE engraved on it. This newsletter captured the thoughts and ideas I have forming around this idea of HERE. Thank you, as always, for this beautiful newsletter being part of my Sunday ritual practice. 🤍
I love that ✨ what a sweet piece of jewelry to have. Thanks for being here 🤍
Thank you for being such a gift! I appreciate your way with words, they have helped me to soften and to be kinder to myself. As much as we try to flee the current moment, it's freeing to be fully present, to be here.
Thank you for being here and sharing this reflection <3
These words are so timely for me. So much of what I write about involves living in the present moment, but it’s so hard to do with a toddler. I’m learning to live more presently instead of feeling nostalgia for the past or longing for more. “I’d rather be here now” is true wisdom and a great reminder.
I hear you -- I have an 11 month old, which makes a lot of these practices challenging in their own ways. And it's always that -- a practice to return to, over and over, imperfectly and messily and letting it be enough. Thanks for sharing <3
Beautiful share, thank you.
Really loved the "Face that look back at us..." It resonates deeply. I'm just getting more comfortable with telling people I'm ace, I usually go to my default of queer. But, not being able to share that I'm ace out of fear of misunderstanding and/or having to explain myself always feels like I have to hide a part of myself. But, it's true, you just never know how a person is going to react and it is a lifetime of coming out.
Thank you for sharing this <3
Another great reflection. Being here now is hard for me, not just betI want to escape some aspects of my current reality but also because my mind works overtime thinking about the next thing I need to do. Among your list of ways to be here now, these are the ones I do regularly and find most helpful:
“Spending time connecting with people who can show up for me
Turning to nature as a reminder of presence
Honoring what’s true, what’s real, what’s here… even when it hurts”
Thanks again for your wise words. They always give me food for thought!
Thank you for sharing -- it isn't easy, that's for sure. But I like to remind myself practice doesn't need to be perfect to be meaningful. ✨
Yes, that’s another lesson I need to keep in mind. My perfectionist tendencies are definitely a problem at times!
I've been struggling with this lately. This newsletter reminds me of the idea that you shared a few months ago: I will never get this version of myself back. Even if I'm longing for more, I can choose to remain present to what I have in front of me.
You aren't alone! It's an ongoing practice. And goodness YES to that last sentence. So much.
Omg I love Zen & the art of motorcycle maintenance- read it when I was a teenager and it planted a seed
So, so good.
Lisa, your words are a nourishing balm to my soul. Thank you for sharing this with us. You are a gift. ❤️❤️
I am so grateful to hear this -- it feels like a gift to get to share, and I'm always so glad when it resonates with anyone at all. Thank you for being here <3
I was in tears reading this as it really touched a nerve. Thank you as always for your beautiful writing.
Thank you for being here <3
Another beautiful reflection. And just in time for the rain that gives us the energy and space to ponder!
Someone once told me that the sweet spot in life is “to strive for more without losing an ounce of satisfaction in the now.” It stuck with me. Simple is easier to carry in my mind over time.
You wrote that, instead of waiting to be saved, we can take “responsibility into our current dry, brittle, tired hands, trusting they’ll soften.” The way you have colored this piece of wisdom is powerful. Thank you.
If you get a chance check out this beautiful interview. I cried, feeling her sensitivity and honesty. The whole title on YouTube is: “Victoria Pedretti Laughs and Cries Her Way to Accepting The Gift of Her Sensitivity” -StyleLikeU (YT channel)
Thanks so much for this comment -- I love that idea of the sweet spot. What a perfect practice of balance. And I will absolutely check out that interview -- it sounds beautiful. I appreciate you sharing!
This is so beautiful and your words felt so deeply nourishing and also very much needed. Thank you so much! Sending lots of love🫶🏻✨
So glad it reached you 🤍
Lisa! I am taking the ENTIRE afternoon to get through any unread newsletters, and when I got to this one I gasped to see my very own name. Thank you. Love,
Anna
The but/and, the differences between. Thank you for this timely reminder and offering!