Thanks for having the courage to share your epiphany. Better to realize it now versus 10 years, 15 years...or perhaps at the end of your life. You are young and can pivot your life.
The GIFT you have gained by slowing down and getting off the grid last week is the realization that your life is not where you want it to be. So, nothing is "fucked up." It is not where it needs to be for this stage of your life's journey.
The CHALLENGE you now face is doing something about it. My man Einstein (I don't think he knew Thoreau) said the "definition of madness is to continue to do the same things over and over again and expect a different outcome." Ergo - you will need to do some things differently to gain a different, more desirable outcome. How exciting?
The good news? You can do something about it.
By the way and along the way - be kind to yourself. You are not the only one who has experienced this type of epiphany. Don't hesitate to be selfish.
Positive Selfishness does not always mean “doing something.” Positive Selfishness is a mindset. It means setting limits and boundaries when needed. It also means saying “NO!” at times, in order to preserve much-needed energy and take care of oneself as an also urgent necessity.
MC - you are at an exciting juncture in your life. As Yogi Berra said, "when you come to a fork in the road, take it!" So, just do it!
I will be rooting for you. Here to help in any way you need.
Finally - I don't want a refund - so, take me off the list and invest it and any other $$ leftover on a good massage!
Oh, MC! You do have a way with words. Knowing you as I do, I'm sure you'll get your life back on track. I too will miss Think, but support your decision. Best wishes for a speedy "unfucking" :)
If anyone can “unfuck” one’s life, I believe you can and will. As always I commend you for the depth you go into your soul to truly SEE, and while we all can choose to avoid things, issues, lifestyles by not truly looking ( cause that is scary), I know you will work through it and get results. I will miss Think, yet realize the gift I’ve already received is you, which will not end. Namaste my friend and carry on. XOxo
Thanks for the good thoughts ... and sweet words. I'll miss writing too. But a girl's gotta do, what a girl's gotta do (and should have done a long time ago!). Thanks for being a reader and paying subscriber!
You are so lovely to say that ... I want to write one very much and have always put it off. Right now isn't the time, but when/if I ever do, I'll trot one over to you ... on the house. xoxoxoxox
Thank you so much -- for being such an interested reader all along. I appreciate, very much, the good wishes. All best to you, as well, and hopefully, one day, I'll be back to writing!
MC, I support your next venture, whatever it may be. Wishing you peace, my friend.
XOXO
Thanks, Ann. Appreciate your support -- past, present, and future. xoxo
MC -
Thanks for having the courage to share your epiphany. Better to realize it now versus 10 years, 15 years...or perhaps at the end of your life. You are young and can pivot your life.
The GIFT you have gained by slowing down and getting off the grid last week is the realization that your life is not where you want it to be. So, nothing is "fucked up." It is not where it needs to be for this stage of your life's journey.
The CHALLENGE you now face is doing something about it. My man Einstein (I don't think he knew Thoreau) said the "definition of madness is to continue to do the same things over and over again and expect a different outcome." Ergo - you will need to do some things differently to gain a different, more desirable outcome. How exciting?
The good news? You can do something about it.
By the way and along the way - be kind to yourself. You are not the only one who has experienced this type of epiphany. Don't hesitate to be selfish.
Positive Selfishness does not always mean “doing something.” Positive Selfishness is a mindset. It means setting limits and boundaries when needed. It also means saying “NO!” at times, in order to preserve much-needed energy and take care of oneself as an also urgent necessity.
MC - you are at an exciting juncture in your life. As Yogi Berra said, "when you come to a fork in the road, take it!" So, just do it!
I will be rooting for you. Here to help in any way you need.
Finally - I don't want a refund - so, take me off the list and invest it and any other $$ leftover on a good massage!
Onward and Upward!
Lots (and lots) of words of wisdom and friendship here, Jim. Thank you for the kind and supportive attitude adjustment. Onward and upward, indeed!
Oh, MC! You do have a way with words. Knowing you as I do, I'm sure you'll get your life back on track. I too will miss Think, but support your decision. Best wishes for a speedy "unfucking" :)
You always have just the right words. Straight and sure. Thanks for being such a very good friend. xoxoxoxo
If anyone can “unfuck” one’s life, I believe you can and will. As always I commend you for the depth you go into your soul to truly SEE, and while we all can choose to avoid things, issues, lifestyles by not truly looking ( cause that is scary), I know you will work through it and get results. I will miss Think, yet realize the gift I’ve already received is you, which will not end. Namaste my friend and carry on. XOxo
Di, your message hit my heart with the softest of landings. Thank you so much for your kind and I-believe-in-you words! xoxoxoxo
MC, I'm really going to miss your writings. Hope you find all the things you seek.💝 May your fuckedupedness
straighten itself out.
Thanks for the good thoughts ... and sweet words. I'll miss writing too. But a girl's gotta do, what a girl's gotta do (and should have done a long time ago!). Thanks for being a reader and paying subscriber!
I completely get it. I'll buy your first book if you ever decide to write one.💋
You are so lovely to say that ... I want to write one very much and have always put it off. Right now isn't the time, but when/if I ever do, I'll trot one over to you ... on the house. xoxoxoxox
Thank you so much -- for being such an interested reader all along. I appreciate, very much, the good wishes. All best to you, as well, and hopefully, one day, I'll be back to writing!