I appreciate this post, Chelsey. Your writing about these heavy topics has had a huge impact on me, and I'm thankful for it. Ultimately I think this kind of writing is like therapy, I think it's something you need to do for yourself and it should be useful and helpful to you. If that stops being the case, no need to force it. In writing my newsletter I have found it hugely relieving to get these thoughts down, to process them through writing, and to hear feedback and comments from a few readers (like you!). But, I've also been wondering if it's run its course for now - is there more for me to say or process? I don't know. I do hope you keep us updated on your progress, and I always appreciate your thoughts. Thank you!
Hi Chelsey, I've been reading you from New Delhi for a couple of months. I'm grateful for your gift of being lucid and deeply honest. I wonder too about the disbalance between my intense obsessions (mental health, political activism, family) and my interests (travel, animals, children's books, laughter and relaxation). I worry about each stealing space and energy from the other. Your posts are very useful in helping me sort out my own feelings and priorities. You take the break you need... everything else is always there when we need to pick it up. Love, N
Yes! I do wonder that. I think it’s important to finally express all that stuff that’s never been expressed and stored inside though, even if it’s all pain and hurt at first.
Maybe after that we just share what we see and feel and think, whatever it is that comes up and comes out, learn to let it flow.
I think what’s key is learning to express ourselves and be ourselves instead of hiding it all away. And not judging or scolding ourselves for what that is.
My guess is we can look forward to that being interesting and joyous beyond the necessary pain stage. Looking forward to finding out.
Hurray! I hope I might lighten up. I want to make soap operas about my cats! But maybe I am just shaming myself for my serious and intense nature. Who knows. Time will reveal what needs to be revealed, I am sure... Sending love 💞
Nice work! Good questioning to dwell in. Here’s some others. What is it to be true to me and how do I daily keep true to that? What lights me up? What does it take to be satisfied? What inspires me? What moves me? What touches me? Truth, beauty, and goodness, are three large domains to consider that cover about everything. Maybe one calls loudest?
Thanks for sharing. 👏🏻
Take small small small steps in the beginning. Take one small thing and stick with it until you are completely satisfied with it and yourself and then go to the next small thing.
Thanks Bern, these are some really good questions to consider. I am going to reflect on them. Maybe I'll write about it, too. Thanks for your thoughtful response. 💜
I appreciate this post, Chelsey. Your writing about these heavy topics has had a huge impact on me, and I'm thankful for it. Ultimately I think this kind of writing is like therapy, I think it's something you need to do for yourself and it should be useful and helpful to you. If that stops being the case, no need to force it. In writing my newsletter I have found it hugely relieving to get these thoughts down, to process them through writing, and to hear feedback and comments from a few readers (like you!). But, I've also been wondering if it's run its course for now - is there more for me to say or process? I don't know. I do hope you keep us updated on your progress, and I always appreciate your thoughts. Thank you!
Hi Chelsey, I've been reading you from New Delhi for a couple of months. I'm grateful for your gift of being lucid and deeply honest. I wonder too about the disbalance between my intense obsessions (mental health, political activism, family) and my interests (travel, animals, children's books, laughter and relaxation). I worry about each stealing space and energy from the other. Your posts are very useful in helping me sort out my own feelings and priorities. You take the break you need... everything else is always there when we need to pick it up. Love, N
I suggest you take yourself to Grayson Perry art club at Bristol museum and write the effect it had on you
Thanks Krysia, that's a lovely idea. I will try and remember to do this. xx
Yes! I do wonder that. I think it’s important to finally express all that stuff that’s never been expressed and stored inside though, even if it’s all pain and hurt at first.
Maybe after that we just share what we see and feel and think, whatever it is that comes up and comes out, learn to let it flow.
I think what’s key is learning to express ourselves and be ourselves instead of hiding it all away. And not judging or scolding ourselves for what that is.
My guess is we can look forward to that being interesting and joyous beyond the necessary pain stage. Looking forward to finding out.
When we become filled with light, we lighten up. LOL!!! Share joy! Thanks for permission to quit dwelling in the pain....it's soooo boring there.
Hurray! I hope I might lighten up. I want to make soap operas about my cats! But maybe I am just shaming myself for my serious and intense nature. Who knows. Time will reveal what needs to be revealed, I am sure... Sending love 💞
Nice work! Good questioning to dwell in. Here’s some others. What is it to be true to me and how do I daily keep true to that? What lights me up? What does it take to be satisfied? What inspires me? What moves me? What touches me? Truth, beauty, and goodness, are three large domains to consider that cover about everything. Maybe one calls loudest?
Thanks for sharing. 👏🏻
Take small small small steps in the beginning. Take one small thing and stick with it until you are completely satisfied with it and yourself and then go to the next small thing.
Thanks Bern, these are some really good questions to consider. I am going to reflect on them. Maybe I'll write about it, too. Thanks for your thoughtful response. 💜
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