How would you feel if I took these questions, reflected on them and then turned it into a newsletter? I would OBVIOUSLY credit you but this is a really great way for people to know more about us, plus I too am nosy!
This was really interesting. I wasn't expecting this. But it was refreshing to reflect on these questions. One thing that I feel like was the answer to every question is I need to explore that more. I think as people we spend a lot of time on the surface of ourselves. We sometimes forget to get to know ourselves. Thanks for the reminder to excavate.
Thank you for posing these questions; I’ve been thinking about how (and if) I would respond because too often I worry about what others think of me and how they’ll judge me, but ultimately the pull to take a chance and share something about myself won out, so here goes. . . When I wake up and when I go to bed at night, the thoughts in my head center around similar themes - How do I overcome my fears about stepping outside my comfort zones to become the person I want to be? What more should I be doing with my life to help make the world a better place for more people? I have some good memories from my childhood, and reflecting on it, I think some of my happiest moments were spent in solitude dreaming about the kind of person I wanted to be; the biggest memory of my childhood is feeling anxious and afraid most of the time, feeling like the person I wanted to be was unattainable because I wasn’t courageous enough, smart enough, strong enough, attractive enough, interesting enough, etc. One of my favorite spots is my back deck where I can listen to the bird and insect songs while gazing into the wild, green, overgrown hedgerow along the back of our yard; I enjoy being with the plants and flowers in the backyard and watching the birds, squirrels, rabbits, and occasional chipmunk that share our small plot of land. I don’t know if I’m good with any particular group of people, but I really enjoy talking with and listening to younger adults in their 20’s and 30’s and hearing their perspectives on life and the world; my children are 29 and 25 now, and I find their views fascinating, intriguing, and hopeful. I believe I am an empathetic, compassionate person. I spent a significant part of my life in a very homogeneous environment, and one of my goals for myself is to seek out, learn from, and embrace diversity; this is something I am working on every day, and the more I learn about those with different backgrounds and experiences, the more I want to know. I am a work in progress. I have a deep desire to learn to love myself, to nurture inner peace and calm, to become part of a diverse community, to develop a close friendship, and give more of myself by becoming more truly myself. Thanks again for this opportunity to share. 💕
I ask too many questions at times, so I’ve been told. That’s okay, they can just walk away. But my wall stands tall because I don’t know if you want to know me to understand me or to use my vulnerability against me.
I love your writing and your mind. Thank-you very much for your words and thoughts.
I think "I didn't do enough" before I go to sleep. I wake up thinking, "today I will do more". I'm working to recognize what I do is enough. It's always enough. My favorite childhood memory is of the mountains in Colorado with my mom every summer - so much love, the clean smell of pine tree forests, hummingbirds, adventures. The worst memory is when I was 3 watching my dad beat my mom, shaking her against a sliding glass door her glasses half on and half off her face as her head bounced against the glass, me jumping out of bed, running down the hall yelling as loud as I could stop! Stop fighting! and dad saying they weren't fighting, they were having a discussion... I DO dance when I'm alone - sometimes ha ha. I absolutely sing when I'm alone. I care who hears and will quiet down if there are people I come across on my early AM dog walks when I am singing but in my home alone I belt it out. My special place is the barn, I always find peace there. Horses are so big and the smell of hay, leather and horses fills my heart. My superpower is enthusiasm. I am definitely too much for some people and I've learned that is ok. I can't stop my enthusiasm. I love that I am kind and slow to judge and I cheer for people to WIN at all things they strive to do, big or small. I think the aged are a treasure and I want to hear their stories. I think kids know fun and laughter and love until they are taught differently - I love their energy but as I get older I can't keep up and can only do 2-3 hours of hard play. I think I'm kind. I want to be known as kind. This influences me in hundreds of ways - listening, working on myself to let go, not judge but I also want to be strong enough to stand up when I see injustice and I don't always have that strength - I have taken a stand for others when I see something wrong. Tho I don't always believe I can and my voice falters. I am passionate and feel all the things tho it's easier for me to keep a happy face and pretend vs. let people know when I'm struggling. I crave friendships. I miss working with people and the daily jokes, friendships, recognition, walks for coffee, the small knowing we have of other people's families, kids, wins, struggles now that I work solely from home by myself. Making friends is harder at 53. I keep throwing lots of spaghetti on the wall and sometimes there are strands that stick. (I'm meeting a maybe new friend on Sunday at the barn!). My joy feels like it's gone lately with all the solitude. I get far too trapped in my head. I am lonely which sounds so dumb. I DO have friends but fuck all this technology. I miss IN PERSON people-ing, but you get really strange looks if you sit at a stranger's table at a coffee shop and introduce yourself... kids can do it and they do it all the time! Adults have walls and experiences and complications and it's weird and I absolutely get it. I'd be a weirded out too if someone plopped down while I was working and started jabbering away.... new friendships are nuanced.
Thank you for reading and responding. Loved reading your answers and agree 100percent in regards to the elderly and children 💛💛 and I too want to be known as kind 🥰
How would you feel if I took these questions, reflected on them and then turned it into a newsletter? I would OBVIOUSLY credit you but this is a really great way for people to know more about us, plus I too am nosy!
This was really interesting. I wasn't expecting this. But it was refreshing to reflect on these questions. One thing that I feel like was the answer to every question is I need to explore that more. I think as people we spend a lot of time on the surface of ourselves. We sometimes forget to get to know ourselves. Thanks for the reminder to excavate.
Thank you for posing these questions; I’ve been thinking about how (and if) I would respond because too often I worry about what others think of me and how they’ll judge me, but ultimately the pull to take a chance and share something about myself won out, so here goes. . . When I wake up and when I go to bed at night, the thoughts in my head center around similar themes - How do I overcome my fears about stepping outside my comfort zones to become the person I want to be? What more should I be doing with my life to help make the world a better place for more people? I have some good memories from my childhood, and reflecting on it, I think some of my happiest moments were spent in solitude dreaming about the kind of person I wanted to be; the biggest memory of my childhood is feeling anxious and afraid most of the time, feeling like the person I wanted to be was unattainable because I wasn’t courageous enough, smart enough, strong enough, attractive enough, interesting enough, etc. One of my favorite spots is my back deck where I can listen to the bird and insect songs while gazing into the wild, green, overgrown hedgerow along the back of our yard; I enjoy being with the plants and flowers in the backyard and watching the birds, squirrels, rabbits, and occasional chipmunk that share our small plot of land. I don’t know if I’m good with any particular group of people, but I really enjoy talking with and listening to younger adults in their 20’s and 30’s and hearing their perspectives on life and the world; my children are 29 and 25 now, and I find their views fascinating, intriguing, and hopeful. I believe I am an empathetic, compassionate person. I spent a significant part of my life in a very homogeneous environment, and one of my goals for myself is to seek out, learn from, and embrace diversity; this is something I am working on every day, and the more I learn about those with different backgrounds and experiences, the more I want to know. I am a work in progress. I have a deep desire to learn to love myself, to nurture inner peace and calm, to become part of a diverse community, to develop a close friendship, and give more of myself by becoming more truly myself. Thanks again for this opportunity to share. 💕
Beautiful.
I ask too many questions at times, so I’ve been told. That’s okay, they can just walk away. But my wall stands tall because I don’t know if you want to know me to understand me or to use my vulnerability against me.
I love your writing and your mind. Thank-you very much for your words and thoughts.
I think "I didn't do enough" before I go to sleep. I wake up thinking, "today I will do more". I'm working to recognize what I do is enough. It's always enough. My favorite childhood memory is of the mountains in Colorado with my mom every summer - so much love, the clean smell of pine tree forests, hummingbirds, adventures. The worst memory is when I was 3 watching my dad beat my mom, shaking her against a sliding glass door her glasses half on and half off her face as her head bounced against the glass, me jumping out of bed, running down the hall yelling as loud as I could stop! Stop fighting! and dad saying they weren't fighting, they were having a discussion... I DO dance when I'm alone - sometimes ha ha. I absolutely sing when I'm alone. I care who hears and will quiet down if there are people I come across on my early AM dog walks when I am singing but in my home alone I belt it out. My special place is the barn, I always find peace there. Horses are so big and the smell of hay, leather and horses fills my heart. My superpower is enthusiasm. I am definitely too much for some people and I've learned that is ok. I can't stop my enthusiasm. I love that I am kind and slow to judge and I cheer for people to WIN at all things they strive to do, big or small. I think the aged are a treasure and I want to hear their stories. I think kids know fun and laughter and love until they are taught differently - I love their energy but as I get older I can't keep up and can only do 2-3 hours of hard play. I think I'm kind. I want to be known as kind. This influences me in hundreds of ways - listening, working on myself to let go, not judge but I also want to be strong enough to stand up when I see injustice and I don't always have that strength - I have taken a stand for others when I see something wrong. Tho I don't always believe I can and my voice falters. I am passionate and feel all the things tho it's easier for me to keep a happy face and pretend vs. let people know when I'm struggling. I crave friendships. I miss working with people and the daily jokes, friendships, recognition, walks for coffee, the small knowing we have of other people's families, kids, wins, struggles now that I work solely from home by myself. Making friends is harder at 53. I keep throwing lots of spaghetti on the wall and sometimes there are strands that stick. (I'm meeting a maybe new friend on Sunday at the barn!). My joy feels like it's gone lately with all the solitude. I get far too trapped in my head. I am lonely which sounds so dumb. I DO have friends but fuck all this technology. I miss IN PERSON people-ing, but you get really strange looks if you sit at a stranger's table at a coffee shop and introduce yourself... kids can do it and they do it all the time! Adults have walls and experiences and complications and it's weird and I absolutely get it. I'd be a weirded out too if someone plopped down while I was working and started jabbering away.... new friendships are nuanced.
Thank you for reading and responding. Loved reading your answers and agree 100percent in regards to the elderly and children 💛💛 and I too want to be known as kind 🥰