Try to feel your joy, Spike! Easier said than done but I know you have it in you. It may be that you're feeling it but forgetting, which is relatable. I've been thinking I want to take a joy inventory at the end of the day. I used to know nothing about cooking or gardening but now I have some confidence in those things, which feels miraculous. Congrats to Henry, The Valley gallery looks very cool!
I waited this morning till I’d finished writing my post to reward myself and read yours. This one has me smiling non-stop, start to finish. Never let anyone take your joy! We need all the joy in the world, to share!
What I used to feel insecure about and now I feel relatively confident about is how to be a person in the world. I’m good at a lot of things and some of the things I’m naturally good at are things that people find difficult, especially intellectual stuff, but simple things like making friends and being part of a group and feeling connected to people beyond my immediate circle has been very hard for me to learn, so I’m very proud of myself for becoming more social and feeling more confident about it.
That is freaking awesome. I realize I’m good at some things others find difficult, like being around people (and animals) that are dying. I’m glad you’re finding more connection. I remind myself every day to push through my desire to isolate and connect because connection is vital to survival.
From what I observe, you are a great supporter of people (who deserve it) and a fierce defender of what is decent and human and that you care greatly and all the time that the — dare I say “good” — should prevail….and isn’t that being social? I think that’s real social success. Lots more interesting than clinking wine glasses and making meaningless chitchat in places where you don’t feel like being but that others consider required.
Try to feel your joy, Spike! Easier said than done but I know you have it in you. It may be that you're feeling it but forgetting, which is relatable. I've been thinking I want to take a joy inventory at the end of the day. I used to know nothing about cooking or gardening but now I have some confidence in those things, which feels miraculous. Congrats to Henry, The Valley gallery looks very cool!
I think a joy inventory sounds like a good idea. Really need to cultivate more joy AND allow myself to feel it. Thank you.
I waited this morning till I’d finished writing my post to reward myself and read yours. This one has me smiling non-stop, start to finish. Never let anyone take your joy! We need all the joy in the world, to share!
What I used to feel insecure about and now I feel relatively confident about is how to be a person in the world. I’m good at a lot of things and some of the things I’m naturally good at are things that people find difficult, especially intellectual stuff, but simple things like making friends and being part of a group and feeling connected to people beyond my immediate circle has been very hard for me to learn, so I’m very proud of myself for becoming more social and feeling more confident about it.
That is freaking awesome. I realize I’m good at some things others find difficult, like being around people (and animals) that are dying. I’m glad you’re finding more connection. I remind myself every day to push through my desire to isolate and connect because connection is vital to survival.
From what I observe, you are a great supporter of people (who deserve it) and a fierce defender of what is decent and human and that you care greatly and all the time that the — dare I say “good” — should prevail….and isn’t that being social? I think that’s real social success. Lots more interesting than clinking wine glasses and making meaningless chitchat in places where you don’t feel like being but that others consider required.
Thanks Bonnie!