What a lovely idea to think on this evening. Thoughtful and uplifting at the same time. Thank you for making me stop and think, and giving the connections to great thinkers over the centuries. It’s good to be reminded that we all have these sorts of feelings from time to time.
"We have far fewer opportunities to commune in human vulnerability" is beautifully put. I feel like even writers sometimes hesitate to write about this and don't talk enough about their fears, failures and flaws. When they do, it's often about conquering these undesirables - it's about putting it all behind them, not what it feels like when you're in the middle of it. But when someone shares this kind of honest, vulnerable art it really brings us closer together.
Thank you, Luna! I agree that there’s immense pressure to minimize the things we feel insecure about. But I find that whenever I do the opposite, whenever I lean into what’s really making me uncomfortable, I wind up making truly magical connections.
What a lovely idea to think on this evening. Thoughtful and uplifting at the same time. Thank you for making me stop and think, and giving the connections to great thinkers over the centuries. It’s good to be reminded that we all have these sorts of feelings from time to time.
Thank you Robin, love the quotes, always good to be reminded of these wisdoms!
"We have far fewer opportunities to commune in human vulnerability" is beautifully put. I feel like even writers sometimes hesitate to write about this and don't talk enough about their fears, failures and flaws. When they do, it's often about conquering these undesirables - it's about putting it all behind them, not what it feels like when you're in the middle of it. But when someone shares this kind of honest, vulnerable art it really brings us closer together.
Thank you, Luna! I agree that there’s immense pressure to minimize the things we feel insecure about. But I find that whenever I do the opposite, whenever I lean into what’s really making me uncomfortable, I wind up making truly magical connections.
totally agree!