"What am I doing wrong? That question so quickly leads to what’s wrong with me?, doesn’t it?" Mmmmmm. Thank you for naming this. Here's to the beauty, even through thin gauze.
Thank you for this piece. It makes me feel less alone.
I have been walking with such sadness, unable to shake the fear of the immigrant, the hopelessness of the Palestinians, the anger at the greed and lies of our elected representatives.
I am trying to find a place where I see these things enough to want to take action, but where I can also let in enough light so I can move forward.
This is beautiful, thank you. I too always jump to the mindset of "I have to get up earlier, I haven't been taking good care of myself, what's wrong with me?" and in more recent days have been attempting to soften these parts of me that think I can only be connected to myself when my routine is done perfectly. We all need to soften so deeply during this time, it is what will give us strength to sit with the tenderness.
Beautifully said Lisa, your words resonate and relate deeply with me, thank you.
Interestingly and heartbreakingly ..the word gauze comes from Gaza. It was renown for its fine weavers and the craft of making dressings for wounds . Now it is a open wound of the world ❤️🩹
Thank you so much. This is so helpful when it feels like I can’t move forward. Your words help make it possible to feel the grief and sadness and somehow continue and hope that there are enough of us to fight back against these atrocities.
Don’t make an understandable response of grief a personal failure in need of fixing. I think this need to understand is futile ,of what is simply meant to be felt.
🙏 seeking the words to express my emotion of gratitude to you, for being there, for your own journey, for choosing to share, so thoughtfully & gently… brought tears. ‘Thank you’ from the depths of my heart 💐
Thank you so much for this beautiful article. I have been experiencing so much trauma for the last year, and am still in a very shaky place of uncertainty and confusion.
This was what I needed to read today. I have spent days trying not to cry, and you made me realize, it’s ok. ALL of your points were on target. I might print this out and frame it for when I need a reminder.
I am gentle with others, but maybe not so much myself
To put words to exactly how I’ve been feeling lately. And feeling more confident in recognizing what is actually happening and that it’s not a me problem. Your thoughts are always a guided roadmap for me in way to take action for myself 🤍
Thank you again, Lisa. Your words and wisdom, empathy and insight are a balm in these very troubling times. You are so appreciated. Take care of yourself and keep up the good work!!
Thanks Lisa. Support for ourselves and others is sometimes the exact medicine that we need to get thru life's obstacles. Hugs from family members, and should to lean and cry on, sometimes just to have someone have to listen to us and not say anything in return. Supports is what brings us up when we fall down, and heartache with support can help us get thru those tough times.
"What am I doing wrong? That question so quickly leads to what’s wrong with me?, doesn’t it?" Mmmmmm. Thank you for naming this. Here's to the beauty, even through thin gauze.
Even through 💛💛🙏🏻
Thank you for this piece. It makes me feel less alone.
I have been walking with such sadness, unable to shake the fear of the immigrant, the hopelessness of the Palestinians, the anger at the greed and lies of our elected representatives.
I am trying to find a place where I see these things enough to want to take action, but where I can also let in enough light so I can move forward.
Well written my friend.
You're not alone -- that balance of attention feels so vital. And so hard sometimes. Sending care 💛
This is beautiful, thank you. I too always jump to the mindset of "I have to get up earlier, I haven't been taking good care of myself, what's wrong with me?" and in more recent days have been attempting to soften these parts of me that think I can only be connected to myself when my routine is done perfectly. We all need to soften so deeply during this time, it is what will give us strength to sit with the tenderness.
So very much tenderness.
Beautifully said Lisa, your words resonate and relate deeply with me, thank you.
Interestingly and heartbreakingly ..the word gauze comes from Gaza. It was renown for its fine weavers and the craft of making dressings for wounds . Now it is a open wound of the world ❤️🩹
I second this comment. ❤️🩹 It also reminded me of this poem:
Because Of Us by Em Berry
This morning I learned
the English word gauze
(finely uwoven medical cloth)
comes from the Arabic word Ghazza
because Gazans have been skilled weavers for centuries
I wondered then
how many of our wounds
have been dressed
because of them
and how many of theirs
have been left open
because of us
So beyond beautiful, thank you for sharing 💛
Sil, thank you for elaborating and adding so gracefully to my comment. I am going to look up the Poem you mention 🙏🏻
Me too 💛
Oh this brings tears. Thank you.
"You do not need to fix your heartache" -- <3
Reminds me of... "You do not have to be good..." Mary Oliver's timeless balm for the discomfort of being human.
Thank you!
One of the greatest 💛
Thank you so much. This is so helpful when it feels like I can’t move forward. Your words help make it possible to feel the grief and sadness and somehow continue and hope that there are enough of us to fight back against these atrocities.
Grateful for the resonance 💛
Don’t make an understandable response of grief a personal failure in need of fixing. I think this need to understand is futile ,of what is simply meant to be felt.
🙏 seeking the words to express my emotion of gratitude to you, for being there, for your own journey, for choosing to share, so thoughtfully & gently… brought tears. ‘Thank you’ from the depths of my heart 💐
Thank you for these kind words that feel like such nourishment to read ... so grateful. 💛
I read this not long after a panic attack and it was exactly what my heart needed to rest on. Thank you ✨🦋
So glad it reached you 💛
Thank you so much for this beautiful article. I have been experiencing so much trauma for the last year, and am still in a very shaky place of uncertainty and confusion.
This was what I needed to read today. I have spent days trying not to cry, and you made me realize, it’s ok. ALL of your points were on target. I might print this out and frame it for when I need a reminder.
I am gentle with others, but maybe not so much myself
The gentleness with self feels so vitally important lately 💛 sending care.
Thank you again for being able
To put words to exactly how I’ve been feeling lately. And feeling more confident in recognizing what is actually happening and that it’s not a me problem. Your thoughts are always a guided roadmap for me in way to take action for myself 🤍
Grateful for the connection 💛
This is exactly what I needed to read this morning. Thank you, Lisa.
So glad, thank you for reading 💛
Thank you again, Lisa. Your words and wisdom, empathy and insight are a balm in these very troubling times. You are so appreciated. Take care of yourself and keep up the good work!!
So grateful 💛
Amen
💛
Said Humanity:
We were lured to shut our hearts.
And now we’re crying.
...
Said some wise sages:
We can heal, it’s not too late.
We’ll keep on trying.
😭😭😭 real tears. Thank you.
Thanks Lisa. Support for ourselves and others is sometimes the exact medicine that we need to get thru life's obstacles. Hugs from family members, and should to lean and cry on, sometimes just to have someone have to listen to us and not say anything in return. Supports is what brings us up when we fall down, and heartache with support can help us get thru those tough times.