Brilliant! You matter to me in oh so many ways Spike! Incredible, life changing ways. Thank you! As I wince at trying to write about how I matter I will accept the challenge. Miss you. Big love, J
This reminds me of that quote -- "Wisdom tells me I am nothing. Love tells me I am everything. And between the two my life flows.” I definitely vacillate in between these, but not with the grace this quote implies...much messier! Thank you as always for your insight and honesty.
I recently read an article about an anti-capitalist financial planner (that exists! Hooray!) and they said that it is the nature of capitalism for us to feel shame about our lack of wealth. It was mindblowing. I realized that I have spent my life performing wealth--or at least middle class--when I have barely been able to buy groceries, which is most of my adult life. I have felt that my lack of money is evidence of a personal failing. Your comments connect with this new way of thinking and I appreciate them.
I think I might write about money soon. I have heard so many people talking about it, how much harder it seems now. I realize that I often think I am the only person I know who finds financial stuff a challenge. Just like I used to feel like the only person with a hangover. I’m getting a weird little kick about learning new strategies. Who knew one could get as big a dopamine hit from saving as from spending? Not me.
I randomly stacked two feature deadlines into a week that also had a crunch at day job and so I am just rereading this. You matter so so much! To me but also I know that you matter to so many more, including the late Bob. I stumbled on two or three old notes about processing trauma -- you are the one who turned me on to that idea of the body keeping the score. Now excuse me while I go play Victorian lady during the eclipse, and lie down a bit. Love you!
Brilliant! You matter to me in oh so many ways Spike! Incredible, life changing ways. Thank you! As I wince at trying to write about how I matter I will accept the challenge. Miss you. Big love, J
Thank you! You matter so much to me. I hope we get to see each other soon. Big LOVE to you.
This reminds me of that quote -- "Wisdom tells me I am nothing. Love tells me I am everything. And between the two my life flows.” I definitely vacillate in between these, but not with the grace this quote implies...much messier! Thank you as always for your insight and honesty.
I love that quote! Thank you. ♥️
I recently read an article about an anti-capitalist financial planner (that exists! Hooray!) and they said that it is the nature of capitalism for us to feel shame about our lack of wealth. It was mindblowing. I realized that I have spent my life performing wealth--or at least middle class--when I have barely been able to buy groceries, which is most of my adult life. I have felt that my lack of money is evidence of a personal failing. Your comments connect with this new way of thinking and I appreciate them.
I think I might write about money soon. I have heard so many people talking about it, how much harder it seems now. I realize that I often think I am the only person I know who finds financial stuff a challenge. Just like I used to feel like the only person with a hangover. I’m getting a weird little kick about learning new strategies. Who knew one could get as big a dopamine hit from saving as from spending? Not me.
I randomly stacked two feature deadlines into a week that also had a crunch at day job and so I am just rereading this. You matter so so much! To me but also I know that you matter to so many more, including the late Bob. I stumbled on two or three old notes about processing trauma -- you are the one who turned me on to that idea of the body keeping the score. Now excuse me while I go play Victorian lady during the eclipse, and lie down a bit. Love you!
Thank you. And you matter so much to me. ❤️