A born, raised, and still in, southwestern girl of 67 here. With the exception of being right-handed, our lives growing up seem to have been a parallel: a TERRIBLE experience with a brutal, heartless nun teacher in 1st grade, the training bra for absolutely nothing there, dreading the PE locker room because of that, standing by to watch rather than engage, because, well, you learn so much more about others when you watch their behavior and listen to blithering, empty words. Until I read your piece I thought no one knew of the soul connection between those meant to be in your life, whether passing through or permanently. All know a certain part of me meant to be shared; one or two know it all and still think I'm cool. Thank you for sharing and reminding me of what really matters in the end.
Thanks for responding and for the paid subscription. Yes, I have a feeling there are many of us with similar experiences. Which is why I put these uncomfortable truths out there to make those connections.
I so love reading your blogs. The experiences we have in childhood shape us in ways we don't often realize. Thanks for being you and spending time with you has been delightful! Enjoy your new adventure.
Those who read and reply to my writing give me a sense of satisfaction and even validation that what I am talking about connects. Getting to know you and your great sense of humor has been a hoot. May it continue. And if you're ever up in our new neck of the woods, let me know.
Hello fellow Aries! I love people from the midwest. I find they do not put on airs like some people on the coast do. Glad you have a collection of people you connect with.
I liked this . Sometimes my midwest sensibilities tell me my intuitive instincts are crazy. Yet it is very true that certain souls come along just when you need them if you don’t close all your doors.
Thanks Jeanne and my instincts are always spot on, but sometimes my Midwestern pragmatism tries to steer me in a different direction. It becomes a balancing act. Not to mention that I’m an artist, which really messes with my attempt at balancing those sensibilities.
A born, raised, and still in, southwestern girl of 67 here. With the exception of being right-handed, our lives growing up seem to have been a parallel: a TERRIBLE experience with a brutal, heartless nun teacher in 1st grade, the training bra for absolutely nothing there, dreading the PE locker room because of that, standing by to watch rather than engage, because, well, you learn so much more about others when you watch their behavior and listen to blithering, empty words. Until I read your piece I thought no one knew of the soul connection between those meant to be in your life, whether passing through or permanently. All know a certain part of me meant to be shared; one or two know it all and still think I'm cool. Thank you for sharing and reminding me of what really matters in the end.
Thanks for responding and for the paid subscription. Yes, I have a feeling there are many of us with similar experiences. Which is why I put these uncomfortable truths out there to make those connections.
I so love reading your blogs. The experiences we have in childhood shape us in ways we don't often realize. Thanks for being you and spending time with you has been delightful! Enjoy your new adventure.
Deb,
Those who read and reply to my writing give me a sense of satisfaction and even validation that what I am talking about connects. Getting to know you and your great sense of humor has been a hoot. May it continue. And if you're ever up in our new neck of the woods, let me know.
Hello fellow Aries! I love people from the midwest. I find they do not put on airs like some people on the coast do. Glad you have a collection of people you connect with.
Of course you’re an Aries!! And I appreciate the sentiment about Midwesterner’s. It’s a blessing and a curse at times!
I liked this . Sometimes my midwest sensibilities tell me my intuitive instincts are crazy. Yet it is very true that certain souls come along just when you need them if you don’t close all your doors.
Thanks Jeanne and my instincts are always spot on, but sometimes my Midwestern pragmatism tries to steer me in a different direction. It becomes a balancing act. Not to mention that I’m an artist, which really messes with my attempt at balancing those sensibilities.