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Nov 8Liked by Adreanna Limbach

Oh you went deep. Okay. I see you, and I love you and am sitting next to you -quietly in the dark -the weight of your ethic toward others need not be compounded - by the separations that come w leadership). “I have the know and resources to cope therefore I hold for my community.. that is the gift I strive to offer” . and So there’s that.. which we can all be doing for one another. (You are a solid in that regard for everyone else- if you’re the only one filling your tank - well… just count me as Invisibly present -hoping things will present any tiny opportunity to edify your process and work.. because your work matters - and efficacy directly relative to your heart/ wellness. Thank you, for being you. One further add-on, deriving from 33 years of parenting, a practice still evolving—every suffer, struggle or mind-mine Ive encountered- I identify as a parenting “responsibility”.. to model .. acknowledging hardship, conflict, fear, grief, even crying or expression of unpleasants (anger, hurt)… when a parent can age-appropriately invite their child to be aware or even participate in your process of struggle to peace, that is .. I feel like our littles need to know we feel sad, or fearful or helpless - and then witness the recovery .. I always felt like It’s an opportunity for a child to see how your toolbox, meditation, etc are accessible pragmatic applications .. toward coping .. healing and so when life hits them, instead of being crushed, they have first hand experience , of self-soothe and solve. I’m new here / and certainly this sounds bossy and way too long diatribe… I’m a work in progress - I don’t even know what I set out to say.. is there a Substack 101 somewhere that .. teaches concise appropriate commenting? I annoy myself.. so… thank you again.. for being you. The end

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Kim ~ and thank YOU for being you, too! 🌺 I know that very soon the more complex work of parenting will begin: beyond sippy cups and assisted walking into emotional resilience and reasoning. How sweet to think that parenting is a continual sharing and building of skills together… for like, ever? What a ride.

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Nov 8Liked by Adreanna Limbach

Look, you already had me at Wendell Berry, but then you added Bjork?! So good. Thank you for flashing these mirror-glimpses of our own light back to us. I agree with everything you’ve said here.

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@Ryan Rose Weaver ~ Friend, Wendell Berry and Bjork are on repeat right now. They’re also two of the ten people I’d invite to dinner in that game where you fill your table with famous/historic people. I wonder if they would connect over their shared biophilia? I’d love to overhear that convo. Do you want to come too? I’ll make lasagna. 💛

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Oh my gosh, I’m in! Who else is on your list/turntable? I’d love to know. 💃🏽

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Nov 8Liked by Adreanna Limbach

Sage thoughts. One of the biggest gifts of meditation for me has been the ability to "feel my feels" without judging them and seeing what emerges. The second part is still in the "we shall see" phase. I did whisper on social media on Wednesday posting an image in black and white of Harris/Walz bracelet that I have with the simple hashtag #dayofmourning. Several of my crafty friends were doing similar - and no more social media about the election for me.

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I’m with you Marsha ~ I find the phrase (and attitude, when it’s genuine) “We shall see” to be incredibly grounding. We don’t know anything for sure except whats happening in this instant and what’s already come to pass. Social media can be such a great connector; look at us in this little chat right here after all. :)

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Nov 8Liked by Adreanna Limbach

"And also I don’t think our delicate nervous systems were designed to witness so much global calamity streaming through the portals of our screens."

This especially stuck with me when I think about how much pain and suffering I see in those around me.

Thank you for this piece. I took a personal day from my own teaching (of preschoolers) to allow space to process and mourn, and I am finding myself in deep gratitude for your words.

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Lynette ~ I’m glad you were able to take time to process so you can hold your your seat for those kiddos. Preschoolers! Gahh. To be in a room full of them right now sounds like chaotic joyful medicine. Thanks for doing what you do. Care work is so important.

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