I try not to place too many expectations on myself. I merely aim to show up and write a few words, which then stretch into sentences. A voice I hear has a habit of raising the stakes. It imagines I should write only good sentences. But that cramps my style. Bad sentences are … Continue reading The Best Sentences I Right
The Swamp of Goodness
There’s no such thing as a good swamp to build on. Monty Python and the Holy Grail offers this example in which a king, (not Arthur), speaks with his son: Listen, lad. . . When I started here, all there was was swamp. Other kings said I was daft to build a castle on … Continue reading The Swamp of Goodness
Confusion Around Helping
When I see myself as a “helper” I’m likely to place a person I hope to partner with on a level below myself. This is obviously unequal. It leads to confusion and misunderstandings. One which is glaring will have already occurred: I think I am “better” than the person I’d like to help. A … Continue reading Confusion Around Helping
Healthy Aggresson
I support all healthy aggression is my favorite new affirmation. In general, I feel squirrelly about affirmations, but I like this one. I like the sense of boundary it affirms. It allows me to say, that person is angry, and rightfully so. I stand with them; I don’t have to temper or judge their … Continue reading Healthy Aggresson
Never Wrong
I have been encouraged to be an expert in all things. I often think I should know everything. I shouldn’t admit ignorance. That backing down is weakness. If I’m not first, I’m first loser. This creates some problems for me. I can’t admit to ignorance. I can’t learn anything new. I can’t listen to, … Continue reading Never Wrong
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