Last time I was forced to winter, I rejected the invitation into the unknown and rushed into spring unprepared, and expecting the same blooms of every spring before that...
Hello- Welcome! It's tricky trying to navigate the reorientation that is needed when you find that so much of how you (and most people!) have been living is simply unsustainable. I'm glad you enjoyed reading this and hope that you find more words of comfort or solidarity amongst what I share.x
Ohh- just signed up for your newsletter but I am being firm with myself to move on to creation from consumption but loook forward to having a poke around next time I'm in to read! Your wood cabin by the sea sounds devine!
Thank you for writing and sharing this piece. Today I needed the reminder to not walk on old paths and instead gently and with curiosity take the new path. Nothing changes if nothing changes right?.
I am about to listen again to Brene's podcast I have listened to it a few times and today is a good day to revisit it.
You are very welcome my friend- I did hesitate to share it as what I'm writing at the moment feels a tad 'self-indulgent'...like I'm just journalling my thoughts as I process them and I am, but that's what I've always done so I don't know why it's feeling like a block right now.
And there we go- that's why I do it, because in writing that I gained a little clarity- I'm feeling insecure, so of course my brain is going to be telling me that my words have no value! Thank you for reminding me as you always do, that they do.🥰
Emma, these photos just make me gasp with joy every time I see them. You are such magic. I'm proud of your curiosity, it reminds me to reach out to my own. Change is so, so hard, but we are doing it even when it seems incremental. You are doing such a good job. I'm always proud to be in the much next to you.
Thank you my forever cheerleader!💛 The progress feels incremental but he change feels huge. And scary. Going to keep trying to remember your wise words. I don't need to know!
Hi Emma, I’ve just discovered you through comments on Farrah Storr’s Substack and wanted to say thank you for you beautiful words and photos - they spoke to me very much.
Hi Emma, I’m newly subscribed via Farrah Storr’s event yesterday. Thanks for writing and sharing this 🙏🏾 Stunning photos too. Navigating burnout and change is never easy. Be gentle with yourself.
App working for me today so , of course, you are my first port of call. This speaks so deeply to the way we’ve been conditioned to ignore ourselves, all the signs our bodies give, to the point that even those of us striving to really pay attention to them still don’t see a lot of it until we are in deep. Many times I E not even seen until years later.
So many internal and external pressures telling us to push though, or if we do give ourselves or are allowed space to rest it’s still so damn hard to truly do it knowing work/modern etc life wants us to hurry it up...as if that actually works. Really glad you’ve reached the point (or one of them, I’m sure there are many) of giving yourself the space and grace needed.
I must listen to that Brene piece, I don’t think I’ve heard that one. I always enjoy Dr Chaterjee, someone truly coming from the right place and truly working to change the medical profession (though I know what you mean about the repetitive bits, the are always frustrating, but worth getting through for the many nuggets of positive change that are in his podcast episodes).
It’s lovely to be seeing these photos filling a bigger screen where the detail conveys even more feeling. I’d write a lot more if I had the words (pre menstrual essay length comments phase of the month). Sending you love as you honour where you are at each day xxx
Thanks Cally. Even now, I'd say it's only last week, with the longer extension to my sick note, that I've felt like I've properly stopped pressurising myself to get 'better' faster, or at least eased the pressure somewhat. I'm not someone who is comfortable in limbo, but I'm getting accustomed to discomfort. 🥴
Hello- Welcome! It's tricky trying to navigate the reorientation that is needed when you find that so much of how you (and most people!) have been living is simply unsustainable. I'm glad you enjoyed reading this and hope that you find more words of comfort or solidarity amongst what I share.x
Ohh- just signed up for your newsletter but I am being firm with myself to move on to creation from consumption but loook forward to having a poke around next time I'm in to read! Your wood cabin by the sea sounds devine!
Wow- I'm impressed. I probably ought to do something similar but honestly, sometimes it's the only way to drown out the internal chatter.😕
Dear Emma.
Thank you for writing and sharing this piece. Today I needed the reminder to not walk on old paths and instead gently and with curiosity take the new path. Nothing changes if nothing changes right?.
I am about to listen again to Brene's podcast I have listened to it a few times and today is a good day to revisit it.
Thank you friend.
Love Melinda
You are very welcome my friend- I did hesitate to share it as what I'm writing at the moment feels a tad 'self-indulgent'...like I'm just journalling my thoughts as I process them and I am, but that's what I've always done so I don't know why it's feeling like a block right now.
And there we go- that's why I do it, because in writing that I gained a little clarity- I'm feeling insecure, so of course my brain is going to be telling me that my words have no value! Thank you for reminding me as you always do, that they do.🥰
Beautiful photos.
Thank you. They are technically imperfect , but perfect for what I wanted to express both when I made them and in this piece.
Emma, these photos just make me gasp with joy every time I see them. You are such magic. I'm proud of your curiosity, it reminds me to reach out to my own. Change is so, so hard, but we are doing it even when it seems incremental. You are doing such a good job. I'm always proud to be in the much next to you.
Thank you my forever cheerleader!💛 The progress feels incremental but he change feels huge. And scary. Going to keep trying to remember your wise words. I don't need to know!
Hi Emma, I’ve just discovered you through comments on Farrah Storr’s Substack and wanted to say thank you for you beautiful words and photos - they spoke to me very much.
Hello- Welome! Thank you so much for being here and for your kind comment. I'm glad you appreciated this post and hope you will stick around.xx
Absolutely sticking around x
Enjoy the ride!🤪
Hi Emma, I’m newly subscribed via Farrah Storr’s event yesterday. Thanks for writing and sharing this 🙏🏾 Stunning photos too. Navigating burnout and change is never easy. Be gentle with yourself.
Thanks for being here, and your kind comment. I'm being very gentle with myself, unfortunately the world has other ideas. 😔
Nice work here :)
Thanks!😊
App working for me today so , of course, you are my first port of call. This speaks so deeply to the way we’ve been conditioned to ignore ourselves, all the signs our bodies give, to the point that even those of us striving to really pay attention to them still don’t see a lot of it until we are in deep. Many times I E not even seen until years later.
So many internal and external pressures telling us to push though, or if we do give ourselves or are allowed space to rest it’s still so damn hard to truly do it knowing work/modern etc life wants us to hurry it up...as if that actually works. Really glad you’ve reached the point (or one of them, I’m sure there are many) of giving yourself the space and grace needed.
I must listen to that Brene piece, I don’t think I’ve heard that one. I always enjoy Dr Chaterjee, someone truly coming from the right place and truly working to change the medical profession (though I know what you mean about the repetitive bits, the are always frustrating, but worth getting through for the many nuggets of positive change that are in his podcast episodes).
It’s lovely to be seeing these photos filling a bigger screen where the detail conveys even more feeling. I’d write a lot more if I had the words (pre menstrual essay length comments phase of the month). Sending you love as you honour where you are at each day xxx
Ps, my easily distracted brain is loving that I can listen to podcast links without leaving your post
Thanks Cally. Even now, I'd say it's only last week, with the longer extension to my sick note, that I've felt like I've properly stopped pressurising myself to get 'better' faster, or at least eased the pressure somewhat. I'm not someone who is comfortable in limbo, but I'm getting accustomed to discomfort. 🥴