Well, first of all, I might need to print out and paste around my house some of the nice words you used to describe this essay and, by association, me and Chicken Scratch. Feeling that boost way down deep, Andrew, thank you!
More importantly, I am buoyed by how the laws of the universe, which aren't actually laws at all, in my opinion, but more of a creation of realities out of perception and expectation, have affirmed our collective notion that there is more goodness among us than our loudest sources of information would have us believe. I say "loudest," and even that is flawed, because it's more about what we're focusing on than it is the decibel level. What better reassurance than to take a stand for common ground and find a collection of others already there, holding the same signs. This piece clarifies, confirms, and expands my thinking. Thank you!
Many thanks to you too, Elizabeth, for the inspiration. And for writing the best words first. I totally agree that what we focus on plays a huge part in what we perceive as reality. Your essay has inspired me to be more positive in my own outlook. I’m very grateful for that too. Best wishes to you and much success with Chicken Scratch.
Well, first of all, I might need to print out and paste around my house some of the nice words you used to describe this essay and, by association, me and Chicken Scratch. Feeling that boost way down deep, Andrew, thank you!
More importantly, I am buoyed by how the laws of the universe, which aren't actually laws at all, in my opinion, but more of a creation of realities out of perception and expectation, have affirmed our collective notion that there is more goodness among us than our loudest sources of information would have us believe. I say "loudest," and even that is flawed, because it's more about what we're focusing on than it is the decibel level. What better reassurance than to take a stand for common ground and find a collection of others already there, holding the same signs. This piece clarifies, confirms, and expands my thinking. Thank you!
Many thanks to you too, Elizabeth, for the inspiration. And for writing the best words first. I totally agree that what we focus on plays a huge part in what we perceive as reality. Your essay has inspired me to be more positive in my own outlook. I’m very grateful for that too. Best wishes to you and much success with Chicken Scratch.
Likewise! See you around the 'Stacks.
And I ended up reading Elizabeth's essay after you posted/shared it in Notes--thank you!
I so appreciate this bit of real community right here. Thank you for that, too, Andrew.
Alison, appreciating that "Unschool for Writers" was the launchpad. Hurrah!
Many thanks to you too, Alison!