Josie, your writing is extraordinary, as is your ability to attend to what it is to be a human n this strange world. I am a self help book junkie, so I loved this. I also compulsively come up with elaborate and unrealistic plans to do certain things that will FIX ME. The relief in attending only to the here and now… Thank you so much for your words
The measurement of unhappiness is the space between where you ARE and where you think you should be, where you ought to be. Delete "if only" from your mind. I so admire your writing!
Oh Josie - I am carrying your words and reflections around tucked metaphorically in my pocket at the moment. Part of a liferaft I'm curating for a deeply difficult and frightening time ahead. Stay with the now - yes - yes - yes.
Oh this resonated so much. The struggle to live life in the present. I feel like I have lived so much of my life waiting - for what I don’t entirely know. Some better version of me who will do it all with grace and confidence. It’s almost like I have now arrived at a point where the waiting is a reflexive habit.
You have long-since known all you need to know re "working on yourself." (That is what having a wonderful partner is for anyway - to be the sounding board, counselor, for those self-reflective needs, discussions.)
So, go on then! Grow your plants, go for jaunts, hang with your fam, make your beautiful art, read - and write! - your books, columns, et. al.
Being you will always beat reading about how to become you! How many cookbooks does one truly need, anyway? As always, respect.
Hi Josie, I have jumped in before I've even read this (and before I forget) to say I loved listening to your readings of these pieces, but the last few don't seem to have audio. Probably for a very good reason, but hey ho. Love from Hobart where it's getting colder in a really nice way and the autumn leaves are spectacular.
Being in the present moment is difficult. I practice but then look back and see the times I run from sitting with my feelings,trauma and suffering. And even now I’m trying to sit with fear, greet it, comfort it and try not to push it away through my behaviour and avoidance. And goodness it’s tough! But my fear needs a voice.
Also: buy this new cleaning product/ wonder duster and your house will be sparkly at all times. So much cleaning paraphernalia, so little actual cleaning.
I feel so seen ! :-) thank you as always for your beautiful words & feelings
I always seem to look everywhere but forget that all I need is to be here, present in the moment xx
It is so good to be reminded about the here and now and living with mindfulness. Thank you, Josie.
In the midst of medical stuff I need this more than ever. Take care, Jenni xx
Josie, your writing is extraordinary, as is your ability to attend to what it is to be a human n this strange world. I am a self help book junkie, so I loved this. I also compulsively come up with elaborate and unrealistic plans to do certain things that will FIX ME. The relief in attending only to the here and now… Thank you so much for your words
Why, why, why do I always need to be reminded of this too? And why do I always forget?
Thank you for reminding me. I needed it today :)
The measurement of unhappiness is the space between where you ARE and where you think you should be, where you ought to be. Delete "if only" from your mind. I so admire your writing!
You have pointed me to where I need to be Josie…in the here and now
Thank you for that.
PS I share your love of growing things,not always my own, just a fascination of the simple wonder of it all xx
Oh Josie - I am carrying your words and reflections around tucked metaphorically in my pocket at the moment. Part of a liferaft I'm curating for a deeply difficult and frightening time ahead. Stay with the now - yes - yes - yes.
Oh this resonated so much. The struggle to live life in the present. I feel like I have lived so much of my life waiting - for what I don’t entirely know. Some better version of me who will do it all with grace and confidence. It’s almost like I have now arrived at a point where the waiting is a reflexive habit.
You have long-since known all you need to know re "working on yourself." (That is what having a wonderful partner is for anyway - to be the sounding board, counselor, for those self-reflective needs, discussions.)
So, go on then! Grow your plants, go for jaunts, hang with your fam, make your beautiful art, read - and write! - your books, columns, et. al.
Being you will always beat reading about how to become you! How many cookbooks does one truly need, anyway? As always, respect.
Hi Josie, I have jumped in before I've even read this (and before I forget) to say I loved listening to your readings of these pieces, but the last few don't seem to have audio. Probably for a very good reason, but hey ho. Love from Hobart where it's getting colder in a really nice way and the autumn leaves are spectacular.
Being in the present moment is difficult. I practice but then look back and see the times I run from sitting with my feelings,trauma and suffering. And even now I’m trying to sit with fear, greet it, comfort it and try not to push it away through my behaviour and avoidance. And goodness it’s tough! But my fear needs a voice.
Ohhhhh yeeeessssss that.
Also: buy this new cleaning product/ wonder duster and your house will be sparkly at all times. So much cleaning paraphernalia, so little actual cleaning.