Hope the day gets better and the walk does the job. I remember thinking once, just imagine what I would be capable of if I wasn’t giving so much of myself so constantly as a carer - but then I thought, maybe it’s the caring that makes me capable, that has taught me compassion and patience and to cling onto the joy. I hope your writing brings you some solace today!
Just discovered your substack and am looking forward to reading Tender and your new book about home ❤️ It's funny because I was just thinking about the word "tender" moments ago, and how it's the only word I can find to describe some ways I feel, despite not really loving the word itself. I don't know why - maybe it simply feels too vulnerable to me. And I think I've spent a lot of time in my life trying to pretend I'm all good all the time which I'm now aware is not the best way to move through life.! Unlearning, relearning, trying to realign, and glad I found your page:)
Self compassion is so important and takes a while to arrive at, I found. We are so use to bring judged and judging ourselves as carers. A walk sounds a great plan!
Hope the day gets better and the walk does the job. I remember thinking once, just imagine what I would be capable of if I wasn’t giving so much of myself so constantly as a carer - but then I thought, maybe it’s the caring that makes me capable, that has taught me compassion and patience and to cling onto the joy. I hope your writing brings you some solace today!
Just discovered your substack and am looking forward to reading Tender and your new book about home ❤️ It's funny because I was just thinking about the word "tender" moments ago, and how it's the only word I can find to describe some ways I feel, despite not really loving the word itself. I don't know why - maybe it simply feels too vulnerable to me. And I think I've spent a lot of time in my life trying to pretend I'm all good all the time which I'm now aware is not the best way to move through life.! Unlearning, relearning, trying to realign, and glad I found your page:)
Self compassion is so important and takes a while to arrive at, I found. We are so use to bring judged and judging ourselves as carers. A walk sounds a great plan!
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How generous and wonderful of you to share this, Penny. Thank you for offering the rest of us perspective. Take care.
How is your foot now? Broke my heel at same time as you. Your post at the time was pretty helpful.
So smart, so resilient ❤️ Hope the day gets better and better.
Nothing of use to say so just here to drop some love ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Oh. Oh. I know those mornings Penny. So so well. I hope your walk managed to help you shake it off. Always appreciate your honesty xxx