So glad you embraced the struggle and allowed this piece into creation! Such a powerful experience reading it, I'm feeling inspired and challenged and scared all at the same time :) The small victories and deception of control, wow. AND, thanks for such a beautiful weaving of Rilke's work into this story!
Yes! I am such a victim to getting addicted to the little dopamine hits of crossing something off my to do list and avoiding the big scary thing. Glad it’s not just me! Appreciate you taking the time to read and comment.
Rachel, this spoke to me on a couple different levels and at the right time!! After finishing several loads of laundry from our two week getaway in the mountains, (which did give my little brain a boost), I turned to my office work for Sustainable Science...again, nice feeling of "accomplishment" but noticed an old icon on my dash board, "Typing".
I started this online class years ago, with the hopes of being able to type w/o looking at the keys and with increased speed. Not surprisingly, I never stuck with it, just like my two year attempt at learning Spanish on Duo Lingo!
You've inspired me to get my dopamine rolling again!! Love you girl.
Thanks Mom, love you too! Really glad this piece resonated with you. And I love that spark of wanting to keep learning new things - you've got this ◡̈ ¡Buena suerte!
Wow! What great food for thought! This essay really resonated with me as I spent the first 35 years of my life learning how to wrestle and am only now mastering confidence in my own voice and identity. Looking forward to reading more of your work.
Many things to contemplate and attempt to pursue in this compelling dive into what shapes us. The intricate weaving of Rilke’s philosophies with our own struggles makes the writing and the message stronger. My favorite image —“I felt as though I was trying to grasp at mist…”.
Thank you for your thoughtful words Judy. My writing process feels like "trying to grasp at mist" more often than I'd like! It's heartening to know that these explorations sparked contemplation for you. Grateful to have you as a reader.
A very thought-provoking piece! Really hit home on a day when I am struggling with revisions. Thank you for reminding me that better work comes out of these struggles.
Thanks so much for taking the time to read it! Yes, it feels so hopeless sometimes in the middle of the writing process. The reframe that the struggle is what makes you better is so helpful for me, glad it was a timely reminder for you ◡̈
Good luck with the revisions! I really miss reading your novel. I hope to be in class together again soon!
So glad you embraced the struggle and allowed this piece into creation! Such a powerful experience reading it, I'm feeling inspired and challenged and scared all at the same time :) The small victories and deception of control, wow. AND, thanks for such a beautiful weaving of Rilke's work into this story!
Yes! I am such a victim to getting addicted to the little dopamine hits of crossing something off my to do list and avoiding the big scary thing. Glad it’s not just me! Appreciate you taking the time to read and comment.
Rachel, this spoke to me on a couple different levels and at the right time!! After finishing several loads of laundry from our two week getaway in the mountains, (which did give my little brain a boost), I turned to my office work for Sustainable Science...again, nice feeling of "accomplishment" but noticed an old icon on my dash board, "Typing".
I started this online class years ago, with the hopes of being able to type w/o looking at the keys and with increased speed. Not surprisingly, I never stuck with it, just like my two year attempt at learning Spanish on Duo Lingo!
You've inspired me to get my dopamine rolling again!! Love you girl.
Thanks Mom, love you too! Really glad this piece resonated with you. And I love that spark of wanting to keep learning new things - you've got this ◡̈ ¡Buena suerte!
Wow! What great food for thought! This essay really resonated with me as I spent the first 35 years of my life learning how to wrestle and am only now mastering confidence in my own voice and identity. Looking forward to reading more of your work.
Thank you Lori! Appreciate the comment.
Many things to contemplate and attempt to pursue in this compelling dive into what shapes us. The intricate weaving of Rilke’s philosophies with our own struggles makes the writing and the message stronger. My favorite image —“I felt as though I was trying to grasp at mist…”.
Beautiful.
Thank you for your thoughtful words Judy. My writing process feels like "trying to grasp at mist" more often than I'd like! It's heartening to know that these explorations sparked contemplation for you. Grateful to have you as a reader.
A very thought-provoking piece! Really hit home on a day when I am struggling with revisions. Thank you for reminding me that better work comes out of these struggles.
Thanks so much for taking the time to read it! Yes, it feels so hopeless sometimes in the middle of the writing process. The reframe that the struggle is what makes you better is so helpful for me, glad it was a timely reminder for you ◡̈
Good luck with the revisions! I really miss reading your novel. I hope to be in class together again soon!
You persisted and prevailed, Rachel! ✨
Thank you Brigitte!