Congratulations, Rebecca, on becoming a self-care survivor in a wilderness of stress. So many teachers, social workers, lawyers for the right side of history, etc., have to move on despite all the successes and good work. The work is overwhelming, not least b/c of the flood of empty communication and the endless task horizon . It's more than okay to move on, start over, find clarity and fresh air. Wonderful essay, thank you.
Jason, thank you so much for checking this out and sharing some encouragement. It really has been transformative to draw back from "the fight" and sit in a bit of stillness, which has allowed new inspirations and a new excitement regarding how I can contribute without always jumping into the heartbreaking fray. Funny enough, I started reading some government legal docs (on an endangered species I want to write about) for the first time in over a year, and actually enjoyed it again ("enjoyed" being a relative term - ha). So that's a nice data point. I wish you and yours a season of rest and healing here at the turn of the year.
I'm still learning how Substack works, but I was scrolling my feed today when this post came up. I clicked on it and was floored. Rebecca, I am so profoundly honored by everything you've written here. Honored to be in connection with you, honored to reflect back to you the wellspring of your goodness, honored to witness the healing you bring to this world simply by being who you are. This post felt like finding a wrapped present underneath the evergreen tree of this year's Solstice. Thank you for everything you have reflected back to me here. It is a gift beyond measure, and beyond words. From my heart to yours.
Oh, and I will go on reflecting it back to you infinitely! There are not enough words to express my thanks. Just know, for every person like me who thanks you directly, there are probably ten or a hundred more who were just as affected by your work, but didn't or couldn't let you know for some reason. The pebbles you drop into the still pond are creating big waves, helping a lot of people, whether you ever learn their stories or not. 💚💚
I'm reading this book now and it is transformative... In just the first 30 pages. I'm grateful to have found your Substack today, then this piece, and then to realize Asia is also on Substack. What a day! Thank you!
I've followed Asia for a long time, agree that she is a wonderful writer and a kind and gentle soul. She would be thrilled to learn how much healing her words have given you. I have had her book waiting in my to-be-read pile for three years now! The right moment will come. xo
“Then our forests burned”... oof. So felt. Thank you for sharing your story and these great resources for deep okayness ✨
You are so welcome, and thank you for checking them out! I wish much Deep Okayness for you. :) 💚
Congratulations, Rebecca, on becoming a self-care survivor in a wilderness of stress. So many teachers, social workers, lawyers for the right side of history, etc., have to move on despite all the successes and good work. The work is overwhelming, not least b/c of the flood of empty communication and the endless task horizon . It's more than okay to move on, start over, find clarity and fresh air. Wonderful essay, thank you.
Jason, thank you so much for checking this out and sharing some encouragement. It really has been transformative to draw back from "the fight" and sit in a bit of stillness, which has allowed new inspirations and a new excitement regarding how I can contribute without always jumping into the heartbreaking fray. Funny enough, I started reading some government legal docs (on an endangered species I want to write about) for the first time in over a year, and actually enjoyed it again ("enjoyed" being a relative term - ha). So that's a nice data point. I wish you and yours a season of rest and healing here at the turn of the year.
I'm still learning how Substack works, but I was scrolling my feed today when this post came up. I clicked on it and was floored. Rebecca, I am so profoundly honored by everything you've written here. Honored to be in connection with you, honored to reflect back to you the wellspring of your goodness, honored to witness the healing you bring to this world simply by being who you are. This post felt like finding a wrapped present underneath the evergreen tree of this year's Solstice. Thank you for everything you have reflected back to me here. It is a gift beyond measure, and beyond words. From my heart to yours.
Oh, and I will go on reflecting it back to you infinitely! There are not enough words to express my thanks. Just know, for every person like me who thanks you directly, there are probably ten or a hundred more who were just as affected by your work, but didn't or couldn't let you know for some reason. The pebbles you drop into the still pond are creating big waves, helping a lot of people, whether you ever learn their stories or not. 💚💚
I'm reading this book now and it is transformative... In just the first 30 pages. I'm grateful to have found your Substack today, then this piece, and then to realize Asia is also on Substack. What a day! Thank you!
I've followed Asia for a long time, agree that she is a wonderful writer and a kind and gentle soul. She would be thrilled to learn how much healing her words have given you. I have had her book waiting in my to-be-read pile for three years now! The right moment will come. xo