Such a lovely depiction of the spiral nature of life and growth! It’s funny to me how I keep forgetting this when I get impatient with myself then realize oh, I’ve been through this before. I’ll go through it again, each time differently, each time with more kindness.
It is always great to see your newsletter in my inbox. I love your reflection on "passing our past selves along the switchback trails, nodding and smiling and wondering how we got by then." The feeling can go both ways. At times, hopefully our past selves remind us that we can get through the tough spots we are encountering in the present because we got through tough times before.
looooove this — reminds me of this Joan Didion quote— “I think we are well-advised to keep on nodding terms with the people we used to be, whether we find them attractive company or not”
Such a lovely depiction of the spiral nature of life and growth! It’s funny to me how I keep forgetting this when I get impatient with myself then realize oh, I’ve been through this before. I’ll go through it again, each time differently, each time with more kindness.
I'm so happy to see you in my inbox again, and I *loved* your book.
It is always great to see your newsletter in my inbox. I love your reflection on "passing our past selves along the switchback trails, nodding and smiling and wondering how we got by then." The feeling can go both ways. At times, hopefully our past selves remind us that we can get through the tough spots we are encountering in the present because we got through tough times before.
Oh I absolutely love this! I'm so glad to be witnessing the current version of you and who you are forever becoming!! ✨🌕💖✨
Once again arriving when I needed this. It’s a miracle. Thank you
Great reading!
looooove this — reminds me of this Joan Didion quote— “I think we are well-advised to keep on nodding terms with the people we used to be, whether we find them attractive company or not”
love this, alex. thank you. "in the new paths i take through woods i've already walked".
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing this work with us!