I think you would enjoy reading C. S. Lewis’ essay entitled “The Inner Ring” if you haven’t already. And when it comes to parenting, you can’t give your kids what you don’t have. So, you need to be doing the things that fill you so you can spill over onto them. When my kids were little those activities were non-negotiable. You’re doing a great parenting job just by being intentional. You’re tender heart comes through loud and clear. Go forth and conquer!
Huge amount of personal truths that I’m on board with. Inner chip reset on the make mode activated for a few months. That is a syndrome I’ve never heard before.
Also loved this part:
“This feature can be particularly tricky when you work in a creative industry. It makes disconnecting from the work not just easier but inevitable, and when you’re not connected to the work, you’re cut off from your creativity too.”
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For those that celebrate it Happy Carnival (mardigras)
Several good reminders for me here. I have , what is for me, an important gallery opening tonight.
I rarely post, but coming up on this show I have been posting on both Instagram and Facebook (@josanneglass). I received a comment from another artist whose work I adore that was so positive that I truly did feel validated. However, I am also feeling like whatever happens tonight, I have done my best, and it may sound egotistical, but I am truly proud of my work, that I was able to re-invent myself professionally ( I was in HR) and that is enough ( in a good way).
Leandra, I really needed to hear that today as I been thinking so much about validation lately. I love the way that you write and express these weird inner pathways and back alley’s of a woman’s mind. I often joke that my husband is an “I-me”, his first two concerns are I and me. And he is not a selfish ass, just programmed to in a way that is so different. I grew up in a house where women learned to serve (Southern Grandma) and then be angry about it and enact martyrdom (1950’s mom). Anyway, I really appreciate your thoughts and insights on this.
I have followed you and your work for many years. I wanted to mention that Man Repeller: Seeking Love and Finding Overalls is a book I have lent out and continue to lend out to many women. I always ask the borrower to underline away. It’s great to see what other women gravitate to in your writing and I’ve had so many great conversations sparked by your work.
I have recently been caught up in a pattern of my own with external validation in my profession. With each passing week, it is more taxing to align the pieces of myself I am proud of with the pieces that cry out for this exhausting need of being special.
Thank you for this piece!
My Man Repeller beanie is still one of my most favorite pieces to wear on my head this time of year.
I think you would enjoy reading C. S. Lewis’ essay entitled “The Inner Ring” if you haven’t already. And when it comes to parenting, you can’t give your kids what you don’t have. So, you need to be doing the things that fill you so you can spill over onto them. When my kids were little those activities were non-negotiable. You’re doing a great parenting job just by being intentional. You’re tender heart comes through loud and clear. Go forth and conquer!
Loved (LOVED) reading this.
Really related to these feelings in so many ways.
Thank you for sharing these with us.
Huge amount of personal truths that I’m on board with. Inner chip reset on the make mode activated for a few months. That is a syndrome I’ve never heard before.
Also loved this part:
“This feature can be particularly tricky when you work in a creative industry. It makes disconnecting from the work not just easier but inevitable, and when you’re not connected to the work, you’re cut off from your creativity too.”
💫
For those that celebrate it Happy Carnival (mardigras)
Several good reminders for me here. I have , what is for me, an important gallery opening tonight.
I rarely post, but coming up on this show I have been posting on both Instagram and Facebook (@josanneglass). I received a comment from another artist whose work I adore that was so positive that I truly did feel validated. However, I am also feeling like whatever happens tonight, I have done my best, and it may sound egotistical, but I am truly proud of my work, that I was able to re-invent myself professionally ( I was in HR) and that is enough ( in a good way).
Leandra, I really needed to hear that today as I been thinking so much about validation lately. I love the way that you write and express these weird inner pathways and back alley’s of a woman’s mind. I often joke that my husband is an “I-me”, his first two concerns are I and me. And he is not a selfish ass, just programmed to in a way that is so different. I grew up in a house where women learned to serve (Southern Grandma) and then be angry about it and enact martyrdom (1950’s mom). Anyway, I really appreciate your thoughts and insights on this.
Loved reading every word.
Honoured to have a shout out and LOVED this whole piece Leandra
I have followed you and your work for many years. I wanted to mention that Man Repeller: Seeking Love and Finding Overalls is a book I have lent out and continue to lend out to many women. I always ask the borrower to underline away. It’s great to see what other women gravitate to in your writing and I’ve had so many great conversations sparked by your work.
I have recently been caught up in a pattern of my own with external validation in my profession. With each passing week, it is more taxing to align the pieces of myself I am proud of with the pieces that cry out for this exhausting need of being special.
Thank you for this piece!
My Man Repeller beanie is still one of my most favorite pieces to wear on my head this time of year.
Related to soooo much of this!!! Whoah! Your delicate heart and intuitive soul shines right through this. So beautiful
Thank you for this. So true. xx
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