So much this: It’s easy now to wish I’d been writing that whole time, but regrets are only as useful as what they compel you to do next.
This is probably one of the biggest lessons I've learned in my 58 years. I do not fret over what I did or didn't do in the past (with a few tiny exceptions.) If fretting over the past or how old I am or any of the other unchangeable parts of life would change those things, then I would fret away.
But they don't, so I refuse to waste anymore time on those things. As you might write, life is too fucking short.
I fell woefully behind and didn't make the time to catch up. I will now because this tome of gratitude reminded of your awesomeness. I almost wrote talent, but awesomeness seems apropos. Keep doing what you do and I promise to stay focused on what your Fifth days produce.
Thank you for the image of your paradise. Seeing these views gives me something to look forward to one day while I'm living in a "nice" place but its certainly not an area that inspires me. One reason my creativity has vanished into thin air. At the moment I'm trying to revive it with color. I've been reduced to coloring books and drawing boxes. I think this is a subconscious sign of feeling "boxed in."
Your writing is inspirational and it helps me find my own authenticity, something I've been avoiding for most of my life. Here's to a Happy New Year to Shangrilogs and wishing you much success and happiness forever and always.
Thank you so much, Patti! And I love the coloring books. I did that, too, in Topanga. I got an interior design coloring book, and I really feel like it helped loosen some creative threads that had gotten too tangled to express themselves.
"Mostly I learned it is far better to be wholly yourself than anything else. This is obvious. What wasn’t obvious to me (and I assume to a few others out there) is who exactly myself was. "
I'm pretty sure this never changes! I used to think I could define myself and know myself and that would be it - but wouldn't you know it, I am always changing. I had to give up on that one!
Congrats on the milestone! And on the new job. Sorry the last one didn’t turn out the way you were hoping :/ As a fellow content marketing-y person, I’d love to hear about where you’ve landed. 4-day weeks sound like a dream.
I read Anonymous Asked during the pandemic and it was exactly what I needed at the time - just really good writing about being human and figuring out life. If being sincere and authentic are cringey, sign me up.
Oh I can't believe you read it! That makes me so happy!
I'm headed back to mental health for this role at a startup in its infancy. I'm under NDA, but I can share they found me on LinkedIn, which... who knew that actually worked lol.
Is there a link to pre-order your book? Just take my money already! 😉
Y’all would absolutely be the first to know 😂 appreciate you!!
Amen!
🥲🥲 it means a lot!
So much this: It’s easy now to wish I’d been writing that whole time, but regrets are only as useful as what they compel you to do next.
This is probably one of the biggest lessons I've learned in my 58 years. I do not fret over what I did or didn't do in the past (with a few tiny exceptions.) If fretting over the past or how old I am or any of the other unchangeable parts of life would change those things, then I would fret away.
But they don't, so I refuse to waste anymore time on those things. As you might write, life is too fucking short.
That does sound like me 😂
Congratulations on the milestone! So glad you started Shangrilogs 💪
I fell woefully behind and didn't make the time to catch up. I will now because this tome of gratitude reminded of your awesomeness. I almost wrote talent, but awesomeness seems apropos. Keep doing what you do and I promise to stay focused on what your Fifth days produce.
This is the sweetest. But you go out there and do you. The newsletters will always be in the inbox if you want 'em. <3
I'm so glad you'll have more time to devote to this newsletter - it's one of my very favorites! Cheers to year 2!
Looking forward to seeing what we both cook up :)
Congratulations on your dream job.
Thank you for the image of your paradise. Seeing these views gives me something to look forward to one day while I'm living in a "nice" place but its certainly not an area that inspires me. One reason my creativity has vanished into thin air. At the moment I'm trying to revive it with color. I've been reduced to coloring books and drawing boxes. I think this is a subconscious sign of feeling "boxed in."
Your writing is inspirational and it helps me find my own authenticity, something I've been avoiding for most of my life. Here's to a Happy New Year to Shangrilogs and wishing you much success and happiness forever and always.
Thank you so much, Patti! And I love the coloring books. I did that, too, in Topanga. I got an interior design coloring book, and I really feel like it helped loosen some creative threads that had gotten too tangled to express themselves.
I've never heard of interior design coloring books. I bought a couple today. Something has to break this creative block! Thanks for the idea!
Hitting send on number 52 on my own writing project, which I did only a couple weeks ago, was a rush, similar to the first time I hit the button.
Congratulations on a year of hitting send.
And the same to you!!
Congratulations!
"Mostly I learned it is far better to be wholly yourself than anything else. This is obvious. What wasn’t obvious to me (and I assume to a few others out there) is who exactly myself was. "
I'm pretty sure this never changes! I used to think I could define myself and know myself and that would be it - but wouldn't you know it, I am always changing. I had to give up on that one!
Glad I'm not alone!
my forever favorite inspiration and word wizard! congrats on this milestone.
Thank you, love! Really is special to have a little more of each other again because of this place.
Congrats on the milestone! And on the new job. Sorry the last one didn’t turn out the way you were hoping :/ As a fellow content marketing-y person, I’d love to hear about where you’ve landed. 4-day weeks sound like a dream.
I read Anonymous Asked during the pandemic and it was exactly what I needed at the time - just really good writing about being human and figuring out life. If being sincere and authentic are cringey, sign me up.
Oh I can't believe you read it! That makes me so happy!
I'm headed back to mental health for this role at a startup in its infancy. I'm under NDA, but I can share they found me on LinkedIn, which... who knew that actually worked lol.
Congrats and thank you for letting us into your thoughts, fears and joys as you pursue your dreams. Best wishes.
Thank you so much. It's a true joy.