I read this as I am about to go visit the place I grow up and lived for 16 years. It captures a lot of what I feel each time I come back, so thank you for writing so beautifully the words I cannot.
"I put a lot of pressure on myself to return as something worthy of arrival." oh my :( and "Sometimes we can’t see progress until we step far away from it, until we place ourselves back in the position of appreciation, bearing witness to change.", i think that's one phrase to really remember every now and then. hoping these 5 weeks treat you kindly.
wow!!! wow. love this one. welcome home, first of all. i cannot imagine the feeling of returning to your childhood bedroom after lengths of time...changing and returning to a place that didn't change since the last time u saw it. as someone whose teenage bedroom has been her Only bedroom, i anticipate the feeling of leaving here and then returning again. i'm sure i will also return to your writing on those days. have a wonderful time home!! i hope it snows soon.
i loved every moment of this...
I read this as I am about to go visit the place I grow up and lived for 16 years. It captures a lot of what I feel each time I come back, so thank you for writing so beautifully the words I cannot.
"I put a lot of pressure on myself to return as something worthy of arrival." oh my :( and "Sometimes we can’t see progress until we step far away from it, until we place ourselves back in the position of appreciation, bearing witness to change.", i think that's one phrase to really remember every now and then. hoping these 5 weeks treat you kindly.
Mesmerizing as always! Your family must be thrilled to have you home for so long. Enjoy every moment and hope to meet you soon!
wow!!! wow. love this one. welcome home, first of all. i cannot imagine the feeling of returning to your childhood bedroom after lengths of time...changing and returning to a place that didn't change since the last time u saw it. as someone whose teenage bedroom has been her Only bedroom, i anticipate the feeling of leaving here and then returning again. i'm sure i will also return to your writing on those days. have a wonderful time home!! i hope it snows soon.