"I need to step away from my self-appointed role of mum to the world and think about what it might look like to be the world’s grandma instead." Love this Katy. Mum to the world! (Agree it's a good aim to switch to grandma mode – I'm finding it a mighty relief!)
I went to visit a friend who has a four year old this week. I had such a fun time with not just my friend but this smol person. I very much enjoyed hanging out with her and then I enjoyed letting my friend do all the difficult things. Granning is very much better!
The world’s grandma- this is so perfect. Or, I wonder, what about the world’s auntie? Very cool in her own right, but open to people coming along for adventures sometimes? Wow did I relate to so much of this post.
oh Katy, as an always recovering co-dependent, thank you for the reminder that the backdoor is always on loose hinges. did you know that Melody Beattie, writer of Co-Dependent No More, died last week? that book may have saved my life (along with a good 12-step program and sponsor.) and, if i read you post "correctly", i believe the person you had the opportunity to step up for that you loved was you. i hope so, because she is damn worth it.
It wasn't me, although I was definitely stepping up for myself too. But it was someone who I love dearly, who rarely asks for anything and who is a wonderful human. xxx
Oh Katy, your wisdom and insight here is so powerful—the fact that you’re able to see the patterns in what you’re doing building up the new business is impressive. I feel like for so many it takes years to get that kind of clarity. Please please please get to that block of clay!!
Your writing inspires me to want to be kinder to myself! I’ve decided I hate the phrase ‘we are all works in progress’ because that suggests we are all progressing in a linear fashion. The way you write about those habits as medicine and signs is perfect - often the best option is to try and go back to a previous state that was working before, without any beating yourself up for the difficult days (I am rubbish at this 😂)
I love this, you write so beautifully, generously and honestly, there's such a gorgeous sense of evolving here - and I suspect evolving usually involves moving backwards, in order to move forward with strength. Here's to the CRONE ERA! X
Ooh there is a lot of movement in energies at the moment, I thought due to a seasonal shift! I shall pester you (mildly) for a chat, but of course no hurry if your hands are full. Sending love and appreciation of your marvelously articulate writing! 😍
"I need to step away from my self-appointed role of mum to the world and think about what it might look like to be the world’s grandma instead." Love this Katy. Mum to the world! (Agree it's a good aim to switch to grandma mode – I'm finding it a mighty relief!)
I went to visit a friend who has a four year old this week. I had such a fun time with not just my friend but this smol person. I very much enjoyed hanging out with her and then I enjoyed letting my friend do all the difficult things. Granning is very much better!
The world’s grandma- this is so perfect. Or, I wonder, what about the world’s auntie? Very cool in her own right, but open to people coming along for adventures sometimes? Wow did I relate to so much of this post.
I'll take auntie! x
Auntie is FUN. 👯♀️
oh Katy, as an always recovering co-dependent, thank you for the reminder that the backdoor is always on loose hinges. did you know that Melody Beattie, writer of Co-Dependent No More, died last week? that book may have saved my life (along with a good 12-step program and sponsor.) and, if i read you post "correctly", i believe the person you had the opportunity to step up for that you loved was you. i hope so, because she is damn worth it.
Oh I hadn’t heard that Melody Beattie died! I heard her on a podcast just recently and she was so wise and funny.
Her book, Codependent no more is absolutely brilliant. x
I’ve read The Language of Letting Go but not that one (yet).
It wasn't me, although I was definitely stepping up for myself too. But it was someone who I love dearly, who rarely asks for anything and who is a wonderful human. xxx
Katy you have such a wonderful way of teasing out thoughts that lurk in my head that I haven’t fully realised yet.
I have an ongoing problem with money/people but I am learning to retreat and walk or divert attentions. Recognising it is 80% of the battle.
Thanks for the enlightening read.
You are very welcome. xx
Oh Katy, your wisdom and insight here is so powerful—the fact that you’re able to see the patterns in what you’re doing building up the new business is impressive. I feel like for so many it takes years to get that kind of clarity. Please please please get to that block of clay!!
Seconding this! Also Crone Katy is an exciting prospect.
The clay is on the agenda for reals this time. xx
Your writing inspires me to want to be kinder to myself! I’ve decided I hate the phrase ‘we are all works in progress’ because that suggests we are all progressing in a linear fashion. The way you write about those habits as medicine and signs is perfect - often the best option is to try and go back to a previous state that was working before, without any beating yourself up for the difficult days (I am rubbish at this 😂)
Thank you. xx (I am also pretty rubbish at the not beating myself up bit!)
I love this, you write so beautifully, generously and honestly, there's such a gorgeous sense of evolving here - and I suspect evolving usually involves moving backwards, in order to move forward with strength. Here's to the CRONE ERA! X
Huzzah! xx
Ooh there is a lot of movement in energies at the moment, I thought due to a seasonal shift! I shall pester you (mildly) for a chat, but of course no hurry if your hands are full. Sending love and appreciation of your marvelously articulate writing! 😍
Much love. xx