I love the playfulness of your dialogue and the gentle encouragement to be one's own best ally, advocate and overall bestie. I often say that I know better than anyone else what I need to hear...and that I'm the only one I'll be in relationship with every day of this life. I've had a daily practice of writing with myself, using non-dominant handwriting, for about the last 5 years. It's been revolutionary in terms of my intimacy with...me (and others). Thanks as always for your wisdom and humor, Rachel.
"I've had a daily practice of writing with myself, using non-dominant handwriting, for about the last 5 years." Ah! I love this, Keith! Especially that you've found deeper intimacy with yourself and, as a result, with others. That makes my heart sing. Thank you.
Thanks so much, Rachel - I never would have dreamt that spending a small amount of time every day (sometimes as little as 10 minutes, other days more) with myself in this way would be so transformative. In fact, at first it felt nothing but clunky and contrived, but that didn’t last long. And now? I can't imagine not relating to myself in this way. Incredibly grateful.
This couldn’t have come at a better time today. I just found out someone important to me has a return of aggressive throat cancer and will be going through surgery and possibly chemotherapy.
I love the playfulness of your dialogue and the gentle encouragement to be one's own best ally, advocate and overall bestie. I often say that I know better than anyone else what I need to hear...and that I'm the only one I'll be in relationship with every day of this life. I've had a daily practice of writing with myself, using non-dominant handwriting, for about the last 5 years. It's been revolutionary in terms of my intimacy with...me (and others). Thanks as always for your wisdom and humor, Rachel.
"I've had a daily practice of writing with myself, using non-dominant handwriting, for about the last 5 years." Ah! I love this, Keith! Especially that you've found deeper intimacy with yourself and, as a result, with others. That makes my heart sing. Thank you.
Thanks so much, Rachel - I never would have dreamt that spending a small amount of time every day (sometimes as little as 10 minutes, other days more) with myself in this way would be so transformative. In fact, at first it felt nothing but clunky and contrived, but that didn’t last long. And now? I can't imagine not relating to myself in this way. Incredibly grateful.
This couldn’t have come at a better time today. I just found out someone important to me has a return of aggressive throat cancer and will be going through surgery and possibly chemotherapy.
Rachel, you’re me get through this. Thank you 🙏🏽
I'm so sorry to hear this. Be gentle with yourself. Sending you much love and strength. xo