So much of what Adriana writes expresses my own thoughts and experiences -- about numbing myself to violence, parenthood, and the possibilities of a Buddhist practice which does not replicate systems of inequity and supremacy.
At 55, I still wrestle with balancing meaningful work and sustainable income and have lost too many hours-weeks-months-years of creative productivity due to financial anxiety and insecurity. In fact, like Adriana and her family have done, I am about to move into my own mother's house with my two almost-grown kids. That said, I particularly admire Adriana’s faith in the importance of her work and her belief that it is worth making sacrifices in order to accomplish the work which we’re called to do. Because it is.
I recognize your story in my own experience as a longtime meditator. We manage to so thoroughly shield ourselves from violence that we may not consciously recognize it, yet it still takes a toll. Learning to be open is part of healing and growing.
So much of what Adriana writes expresses my own thoughts and experiences -- about numbing myself to violence, parenthood, and the possibilities of a Buddhist practice which does not replicate systems of inequity and supremacy.
At 55, I still wrestle with balancing meaningful work and sustainable income and have lost too many hours-weeks-months-years of creative productivity due to financial anxiety and insecurity. In fact, like Adriana and her family have done, I am about to move into my own mother's house with my two almost-grown kids. That said, I particularly admire Adriana’s faith in the importance of her work and her belief that it is worth making sacrifices in order to accomplish the work which we’re called to do. Because it is.
Jesi, this note means so much to me. Thank you.
I recognize your story in my own experience as a longtime meditator. We manage to so thoroughly shield ourselves from violence that we may not consciously recognize it, yet it still takes a toll. Learning to be open is part of healing and growing.