I was touched beyond words by this post. I sat and cried. I have such a longing for the simple truth, for simply real people, and it seems everything in our culture conspires to discourage us from being authentic. We believe in order to stay safe, to be successful, we have to follow certain rules. Carrying around our armor, our defenses, is so heavy. It takes every bit of our energy and strength and sucks the life out of our creativity. It keeps us very small to stay hidden. Thank you so much for being you and sharing yourself with us. You work inspired mine this week and I linked to you. I am writing for people like you, for people like me, for people who just want to be who they are without fear or concealment. Tell Liz she was wrong. This post is the best thing I've read on Substack since I joined a year ago!
Wow, thanks so much, Jennifer! I'm really trying to get back in touch with myself now that everything in my life has changed. They've been good changes, necessary changes, but figuring out who I am - again - has been a challenge. I'm glad the post connected for you. Big love.
I was touched beyond words by this post. I sat and cried. I have such a longing for the simple truth, for simply real people, and it seems everything in our culture conspires to discourage us from being authentic. We believe in order to stay safe, to be successful, we have to follow certain rules. Carrying around our armor, our defenses, is so heavy. It takes every bit of our energy and strength and sucks the life out of our creativity. It keeps us very small to stay hidden. Thank you so much for being you and sharing yourself with us. You work inspired mine this week and I linked to you. I am writing for people like you, for people like me, for people who just want to be who they are without fear or concealment. Tell Liz she was wrong. This post is the best thing I've read on Substack since I joined a year ago!
Wow, thanks so much, Jennifer! I'm really trying to get back in touch with myself now that everything in my life has changed. They've been good changes, necessary changes, but figuring out who I am - again - has been a challenge. I'm glad the post connected for you. Big love.
Why put people in cages when you can put the cage inside their heads? I’m so glad your fought with Liz to share this 💖💖💖
LOL, thanks Joanna. 😊