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.
Exhaustion is indeed a hidden condition. No one wants to recognize or admit to it. It's considered weak.
This prolonged pandemic has forced many to reckon with exhaustion. The great resignation where folks are quitting the workforce in droves because they are exhausted with being devalued. And many wanting to do something more purpose filled.
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.
Exhaustion is indeed a hidden condition. No one wants to recognize or admit to it. It's considered weak.
This prolonged pandemic has forced many to reckon with exhaustion. The great resignation where folks are quitting the workforce in droves because they are exhausted with being devalued. And many wanting to do something more purpose filled.
Thanks for reading Barb! M