I’m glad you were able to get out there. I needed to read this today. Struggling to do even basic stuff this week. This reminded me that I’m not alone at least.
You’re definitely not alone. I’m sorry it’s a hard week. I’m hoping there are better days ahead. Hoping you can take a few small steps and I hope those end up feeling really good.
Thank you as always for your honesty and vulnerability. Been struggling with this lately - mainly wanting more friends but then not going to the social event/meetup whatever when the time comes it’s so confusing when you want it but resist it so much.
You are far from alone when it comes to what you expressed here. I can relate for sure. You might have to check out one of the friendship small-group conversations down the road. I’m biased of course but I find it really meaningful every time. Good to be among people who give language to our strangles.
I’ve been struggling to make art again. I went to school for graphic design. But after years out of the career, I struggle to want to make anything. Maybe after I move, I will create again. I’m at least glad to be back at writing and reading again.
So proud of you for showing up for yourself. You deserve all of the pockets of peace and joy. I admire how steady you’ve been. It’s an honor to see and know you. We are here cheering you on both when you surf and when you don’t.
I relate to this in so many ways. The funny thing about this is for me is that eventually I just do the thing I've been avoiding and, sometimes, I marvel at how easy it was to just do it (other times it still took a lot of talking myself into it and batting away all of the excuses).
Really really love this. Relate to it so closely and seeing and hearing about you getting back out there made me so happy for you. Encouraged me to get up and try again after a couple false starts recently :) Thanks for sharing this
I feel like I have a tendency of getting in my head and making excuses for not being present and doing the things that I love and bring me peace. This was the reminder I needed to get out of my own way and take care of myself by doing the things that make my heart happy. 🖤
Thanks for this post! This is so me this year. Last year I was paddleboarding basically every day. This year every time I think about it, I'm making excuses like " It's too cold" or "It's too windy" or "There's not enough time" and especially "There's always next weekend." And then I stay home and stay bored. Definitely need to just go do it instead of just thinking about it. Thanks for the motivation.
Hello my friend! I remember when you were paddleboarding a bunch, so it makes sense you can relate. I hope you’re able to get back out there soon. Also I miss you guys and hope you’re doing well!
I love this. This is how I feel about writing. I’m feeling like writing and surfing are more similar than I ever realized! And how profound that you’ve now come back to both of those in this season. Thanks for leading the way…
I’m so, so, SO happy you got back to it! You deserve the way it makes you feel. Hopefully you found one of those pockets of peace on the waves. Love you, my friend!
I’m glad you were able to get out there. I needed to read this today. Struggling to do even basic stuff this week. This reminded me that I’m not alone at least.
You’re definitely not alone. I’m sorry it’s a hard week. I’m hoping there are better days ahead. Hoping you can take a few small steps and I hope those end up feeling really good.
I hope so too. I want to feel better. You’ve inspired me to try again.
Thank you as always for your honesty and vulnerability. Been struggling with this lately - mainly wanting more friends but then not going to the social event/meetup whatever when the time comes it’s so confusing when you want it but resist it so much.
You are far from alone when it comes to what you expressed here. I can relate for sure. You might have to check out one of the friendship small-group conversations down the road. I’m biased of course but I find it really meaningful every time. Good to be among people who give language to our strangles.
I’ve been struggling to make art again. I went to school for graphic design. But after years out of the career, I struggle to want to make anything. Maybe after I move, I will create again. I’m at least glad to be back at writing and reading again.
Thanks for sharing. I’m glad you’re back to reading and writing. I hope you return to art when the time feels right.
So proud of you for showing up for yourself. You deserve all of the pockets of peace and joy. I admire how steady you’ve been. It’s an honor to see and know you. We are here cheering you on both when you surf and when you don’t.
We gotta start somewhere.
You’re the best Bri. Thanks for your kindness always and again right now.
I relate to this in so many ways. The funny thing about this is for me is that eventually I just do the thing I've been avoiding and, sometimes, I marvel at how easy it was to just do it (other times it still took a lot of talking myself into it and batting away all of the excuses).
Now I’m the one relating to your words haha. I feel this for sure.
Jamie needs an ocean. After all, hope goes surfing! 🌊 🏄🏿♂️ 🤙
Yes and Yes! 😊🌴
🤙 and 🤙
Really really love this. Relate to it so closely and seeing and hearing about you getting back out there made me so happy for you. Encouraged me to get up and try again after a couple false starts recently :) Thanks for sharing this
You’re so welcome. I’m so glad you connected with what I wrote. Here’s to trying again. Peace to you my friend.
I feel like I have a tendency of getting in my head and making excuses for not being present and doing the things that I love and bring me peace. This was the reminder I needed to get out of my own way and take care of myself by doing the things that make my heart happy. 🖤
Thanks for reading and sharing. I’m rooting for you!
Celebrating this one big time. 😊
Thank You my friend. Your kindness and encouragement means a lot.
Thanks for this post! This is so me this year. Last year I was paddleboarding basically every day. This year every time I think about it, I'm making excuses like " It's too cold" or "It's too windy" or "There's not enough time" and especially "There's always next weekend." And then I stay home and stay bored. Definitely need to just go do it instead of just thinking about it. Thanks for the motivation.
Hello my friend! I remember when you were paddleboarding a bunch, so it makes sense you can relate. I hope you’re able to get back out there soon. Also I miss you guys and hope you’re doing well!
I love this. This is how I feel about writing. I’m feeling like writing and surfing are more similar than I ever realized! And how profound that you’ve now come back to both of those in this season. Thanks for leading the way…
Thanks for sharing and thanks for offering these kind words!
this may be my favourite thing you’ve written thus far. proud of you for going surfing and so glad it brought you a pocket of peace 💚
😭😭😭 Thank You. That means a lot.
hell yeah man way to get out there, figuratively and literally.
Thanks Ryan!
I’m so, so, SO happy you got back to it! You deserve the way it makes you feel. Hopefully you found one of those pockets of peace on the waves. Love you, my friend!
You’re the best. Thanks for these kind words. Also do you remember who in the group said “pockets of peace”? For some reason it’s foggy.
Pretty sure it was the graceful (more like grace-full) Janelle
Ahh! She’s a good one for sure.
Love this!! So happy you went surfing! Cheering you on! ❤️
Thank You Friend. 😊