Thanks Michelle for this insightful post. You've written about these issues before, and every time you do, your insights go deeper. I was particularly struck by the notion that being devalued is exhausting. I'd never really thought about this before, but it really resonates with me - working so hard, for so many years to be seen, heard; to trust and be trusted. I really feel exhausted at the core of my being. Exhaustion is a "hidden" condition that's often hard to identify and accept, especially in our go-go society. So it's great that you've named it. It helps me to make peace with my lack of motivation these days, as I nourish myself slowly to a new state of ease and joy.
Thanks Michelle for this insightful post. You've written about these issues before, and every time you do, your insights go deeper. I was particularly struck by the notion that being devalued is exhausting. I'd never really thought about this before, but it really resonates with me - working so hard, for so many years to be seen, heard; to trust and be trusted. I really feel exhausted at the core of my being. Exhaustion is a "hidden" condition that's often hard to identify and accept, especially in our go-go society. So it's great that you've named it. It helps me to make peace with my lack of motivation these days, as I nourish myself slowly to a new state of ease and joy.