The current circumstances remind me of experiencing the death of someone you love. You are sad. You grieve. You're overwhelmed. But life keeps going, and it is a good thing that it does because, as you've noted, it offers moments of joy and beauty, and those are a balm and balance for the pain.
I’m so honored to have the opportunity. Originally I was going to be mentored by you. Later they asked me to work with Megan. I will be happy just to be there meeting and working with all of the writers.
I need to be reminded more and more these days that it is more often *both/and* rather than either/or*. Thank you for this reminder. I’ll be celebrating the promise of America tomorrow.
Beautifully said, Maggie! Last night, I listened carefully to the words of that Lee Greenwood song as fireworks exploded around me and found myself choking up at "...where at least I know I'm free...". Because right now, so many people here don't feel free. So many are being ripped from their families and homes — the only homes they've ever known. And it's heart-breaking. I whispered a prayer to God that it will all end soon, that in the near future everyone hearing this horrible song will be able to relate to the words. And I hugged my kids a little closer.
The current circumstances remind me of experiencing the death of someone you love. You are sad. You grieve. You're overwhelmed. But life keeps going, and it is a good thing that it does because, as you've noted, it offers moments of joy and beauty, and those are a balm and balance for the pain.
Thanks for this perspective, Polly.❤️
I will not be celebrating America tomorrow. I will be with my family, at home, saying thank you that we are safe and together in this moment.
I look forward to meeting you in Greece 🇬🇷 at Rosemary’s House this fall, if I am still standing.
Check out what I wrote today about all of the emotions this empath is feeling right now.
Greece in September! So important to have things to look forward to…
I’m so honored to have the opportunity. Originally I was going to be mentored by you. Later they asked me to work with Megan. I will be happy just to be there meeting and working with all of the writers.
Can’t wait. I know it will be special. See you then!
https://open.substack.com/pub/karenwesleywriter/p/every-emotion?r=6ubiu&utm_medium=ios
Man, I needed to be reminded of that Merwin poem. Thank you, Maggie.
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I need to be reminded more and more these days that it is more often *both/and* rather than either/or*. Thank you for this reminder. I’ll be celebrating the promise of America tomorrow.
The promise—yes. Thank you.
Thank you for this and the reminder of ‘and.’
Thank you Maggie. I’m newly postpartum, barely able to hang on even without the terror outside of my home. Your words are always a comfort.
It’s a tender time! Take good care (and big congratulations!) ❤️
I miss and love you. Always both. 💙
Miss and love you, too, friend!
What a gorgeous post. 💐
Thanks so much for reading.
Thank you for expressing what feels inexpressible right now in the world.
Love this. I’ve been reading Jane Kenyon’s Happiness a lot recently. And of course the Good Bones broadside hangs on the kitchen wall.
Jane Kenyon! What a poet. ❤️
This was what I needed this morning as I woke up to feeling devoid of faith in humanity
The prayer circle yesterday undid me
Yes. I feel disgusted and appalled…AND there is still so much to be hopeful about. I’m thankful for community right now.
Beautifully said, Maggie! Last night, I listened carefully to the words of that Lee Greenwood song as fireworks exploded around me and found myself choking up at "...where at least I know I'm free...". Because right now, so many people here don't feel free. So many are being ripped from their families and homes — the only homes they've ever known. And it's heart-breaking. I whispered a prayer to God that it will all end soon, that in the near future everyone hearing this horrible song will be able to relate to the words. And I hugged my kids a little closer.