The bit about being a former journalist and feeling the need to stay up-to-date really resonates with me. I had to quit working in the news because the news was too much for my heart. My friend (currently a journalist) said her therapist straight-up asked her, "Who needs you to be well-informed about anything going on outside of your beat?" No one will know or care if she isn't up-to-date on the latest climate news or war or other disaster, keeping tabs minute by minute. So why is she poisoning herself when she doesn't have the capacity for it?
That's been a freeing thing to keep in my pocket. Because how else can we love one another if we're constantly filled up with the negativity of the world?
I have found after losing my beautiful daughter just 18 months ago, my focus has become so small.
My interest and concern over world events is almost absent. Things that matter like getting up and taking my pup out in the morning, checking in with my children who lost their sister, facetiming my beautiful grandchildren (2) that lost their momma. I loved reading this Katie! I laughed & smiled!
I know there needs to be a balance and I will get back to that in time. But for now, it's family, healing and honoring the memory of my incredible, smart, strong & caring Health Care professional.
For me it is important to focus on both the small things and the larger issues in life. We need to b informed about world events but also focus on lighter things. There needs to b balance. Getting perspective on things & focusing on the things that really matter. We need compassion and understanding for others & their experiences.
Hi, Katie! This was so interesting to read, especially because last week I wrote about my take on Sally Rooney's latest novel. That's why I love books (and literature, generally!): They give you the freedom to interpret things the way you want. And isn't it lovely when a book comes to you just at the right time to clarify some of your inner struggles? I'm so glad that I discovered your newsletter, by the way. Great stuff in there :)
This is lovely, Katie.
The bit about being a former journalist and feeling the need to stay up-to-date really resonates with me. I had to quit working in the news because the news was too much for my heart. My friend (currently a journalist) said her therapist straight-up asked her, "Who needs you to be well-informed about anything going on outside of your beat?" No one will know or care if she isn't up-to-date on the latest climate news or war or other disaster, keeping tabs minute by minute. So why is she poisoning herself when she doesn't have the capacity for it?
That's been a freeing thing to keep in my pocket. Because how else can we love one another if we're constantly filled up with the negativity of the world?
I have found after losing my beautiful daughter just 18 months ago, my focus has become so small.
My interest and concern over world events is almost absent. Things that matter like getting up and taking my pup out in the morning, checking in with my children who lost their sister, facetiming my beautiful grandchildren (2) that lost their momma. I loved reading this Katie! I laughed & smiled!
I know there needs to be a balance and I will get back to that in time. But for now, it's family, healing and honoring the memory of my incredible, smart, strong & caring Health Care professional.
For me it is important to focus on both the small things and the larger issues in life. We need to b informed about world events but also focus on lighter things. There needs to b balance. Getting perspective on things & focusing on the things that really matter. We need compassion and understanding for others & their experiences.
Hi, Katie! This was so interesting to read, especially because last week I wrote about my take on Sally Rooney's latest novel. That's why I love books (and literature, generally!): They give you the freedom to interpret things the way you want. And isn't it lovely when a book comes to you just at the right time to clarify some of your inner struggles? I'm so glad that I discovered your newsletter, by the way. Great stuff in there :)