I’ll just warn you now that this is going to be long. I may get even cut off and have to make more than one comment (assuming they have a limit on here...guess Im about to find out.
•I have an ongoing “OVERRATED” list, pretty self-explanatory I think. Measurements is on their twice, once in literal terms (like body size), and the other is more broad. It covers so much, but when I wrote it down I was specifically thinking about it related to so-called “normalcy” and all the standards society has placed upon us (both of those are also on the list). If I ever make a Substack, that would be a good name “...is Overrated.”
•”Embrace the And” is something I say all the fucking time now, mostly to myself. (It is also what I’d planned on calling said Substack when I was seriously considering it until I did a search a week ago only to realize someone has taken it. The nerve!)
•“Wanna know why I avoid writing most of the time? I DON’T WANNA FEEL.” I’ve never been a writer (it was my least favorite thing and worst subject in school), and have thought that had to do with why I hate journaling. This made me really wish some sort of “backspace” button existed in your mind to erase things you read to instantly forget. I felt like a lightbulb went off. How have I not realized this by now?
Hey, I didn’t get cut off! Sorry for taking over your post. 🫶🏼
First of all, you never need to apologize for commenting. I ADORE when people comment, it a) helps me connect more with you and get to know my readers, b) helps me know I'm not writing into an empty abyss lol c) gives me insights into what resonates and what doesn't. SO COMMENT AWAY MY LOVE! I LOVE your thoughts on "overrated" and the idea of normalcy. "Both/And" is a therapeutic concept I learned in treatment years ago and it's been one of my favorite mantras in life (you'll notice I rarely use the word "but" in my writing, it's always "and"!). I loved reading your reflections Rachel, thank you for sharing with us :)
I’ll just warn you now that this is going to be long. I may get even cut off and have to make more than one comment (assuming they have a limit on here...guess Im about to find out.
•I have an ongoing “OVERRATED” list, pretty self-explanatory I think. Measurements is on their twice, once in literal terms (like body size), and the other is more broad. It covers so much, but when I wrote it down I was specifically thinking about it related to so-called “normalcy” and all the standards society has placed upon us (both of those are also on the list). If I ever make a Substack, that would be a good name “...is Overrated.”
•”Embrace the And” is something I say all the fucking time now, mostly to myself. (It is also what I’d planned on calling said Substack when I was seriously considering it until I did a search a week ago only to realize someone has taken it. The nerve!)
•“Wanna know why I avoid writing most of the time? I DON’T WANNA FEEL.” I’ve never been a writer (it was my least favorite thing and worst subject in school), and have thought that had to do with why I hate journaling. This made me really wish some sort of “backspace” button existed in your mind to erase things you read to instantly forget. I felt like a lightbulb went off. How have I not realized this by now?
Hey, I didn’t get cut off! Sorry for taking over your post. 🫶🏼
First of all, you never need to apologize for commenting. I ADORE when people comment, it a) helps me connect more with you and get to know my readers, b) helps me know I'm not writing into an empty abyss lol c) gives me insights into what resonates and what doesn't. SO COMMENT AWAY MY LOVE! I LOVE your thoughts on "overrated" and the idea of normalcy. "Both/And" is a therapeutic concept I learned in treatment years ago and it's been one of my favorite mantras in life (you'll notice I rarely use the word "but" in my writing, it's always "and"!). I loved reading your reflections Rachel, thank you for sharing with us :)
Thank you. You make me feel seen.