I spent the day yesterday with my dearest, oldest friend (we have not lived in the same town for 30 years, and now we are not even in the same state) and my cup is filled and running over. We get each other, know each other, love each other and have been through years of life stages together. I am happy to listen to this message on the heals (rereading, notice the misspelling but am deciding to keep it because it feels right) of yesterday's communion. My friend has been begging me to come visit her for 1.5 years, since she moved to a new state, and I am a huge, stay at home (and take care of my herd of animals and plants) curmudgeon. I am now going to look for a flight to visit my friend in the coming month or 2. Doing this will nourish our relationship in a way I have been neglecting to do and I am aware that this friendship is gold, and nothing is forever - life happens and one of us may die any time - and I need to nourish myself and this relationship as much as I can while I can. Thanks for the nudge!
After spending 13 years trying to build community where I had none, I’m taking a big good thing step and relocating to be close to my forever people next month 🥳🥹😱needless to say, this post hit hard today!
The place I’m relocating to is Columbus, and I think you’re also an Ohioan. AND I’m a Glennon, sister, and Abby fan. If you and Kimberly would allow a 3rd we can do hard things pal, I’ll look around to buy a ticket 😁
I loved this post! I’m almost 60 and deep in the process of discovering my true self, so consider yourself early in the process of becoming. I was so excited to read about Glennon Doyle’s book tour. I was recently introduced to “Untamed”, and I have to say that reading it was an incredible experience for me. I’m in St Louis and not sure if she’s making a stop anywhere near me, but I’ll check it out because I think it would be amazing! I hope you’re able to find someone who can join you for this event 🙂
Ooof, I needed this. I’m hanging on to my iPod playlist, yet living in a Spotify world. This is the push I needed to recalibrate for my current season.
So with that tossing the iPod spirit… Nashville, yes please! I’m a “we can do hard things” fan girl. I just looked and they are sold out soooo…if you’ve got that ticket, I’d love to chat about it.
(Typing that last paragraph, was just a huge eye-opener for me…total terror came over me. “What if I’m not cool enough, smart enough, skinny enough, [insert more ridiculousness here] …to go with her?Dang, I never realized it’s the fear of being rejected by a deeper-thinking, more like-minded potential friend that’s holding me back from retiring that iPod playlist.)
I spent the day yesterday with my dearest, oldest friend (we have not lived in the same town for 30 years, and now we are not even in the same state) and my cup is filled and running over. We get each other, know each other, love each other and have been through years of life stages together. I am happy to listen to this message on the heals (rereading, notice the misspelling but am deciding to keep it because it feels right) of yesterday's communion. My friend has been begging me to come visit her for 1.5 years, since she moved to a new state, and I am a huge, stay at home (and take care of my herd of animals and plants) curmudgeon. I am now going to look for a flight to visit my friend in the coming month or 2. Doing this will nourish our relationship in a way I have been neglecting to do and I am aware that this friendship is gold, and nothing is forever - life happens and one of us may die any time - and I need to nourish myself and this relationship as much as I can while I can. Thanks for the nudge!
After spending 13 years trying to build community where I had none, I’m taking a big good thing step and relocating to be close to my forever people next month 🥳🥹😱needless to say, this post hit hard today!
The place I’m relocating to is Columbus, and I think you’re also an Ohioan. AND I’m a Glennon, sister, and Abby fan. If you and Kimberly would allow a 3rd we can do hard things pal, I’ll look around to buy a ticket 😁
Ps- road trip!?
I loved this post! I’m almost 60 and deep in the process of discovering my true self, so consider yourself early in the process of becoming. I was so excited to read about Glennon Doyle’s book tour. I was recently introduced to “Untamed”, and I have to say that reading it was an incredible experience for me. I’m in St Louis and not sure if she’s making a stop anywhere near me, but I’ll check it out because I think it would be amazing! I hope you’re able to find someone who can join you for this event 🙂
Ooof, I needed this. I’m hanging on to my iPod playlist, yet living in a Spotify world. This is the push I needed to recalibrate for my current season.
So with that tossing the iPod spirit… Nashville, yes please! I’m a “we can do hard things” fan girl. I just looked and they are sold out soooo…if you’ve got that ticket, I’d love to chat about it.
(Typing that last paragraph, was just a huge eye-opener for me…total terror came over me. “What if I’m not cool enough, smart enough, skinny enough, [insert more ridiculousness here] …to go with her?Dang, I never realized it’s the fear of being rejected by a deeper-thinking, more like-minded potential friend that’s holding me back from retiring that iPod playlist.)
Loved this thanks for sharing.