i am so grateful you found blogging, so we could read your writing. Thank you for describing the scene- brownie batter, broken oven insomnia. Thank you for resisting the temptation to be one bio line, one narrative, one woman. <3
I really needed to read this tonight. I struggle a lot with the feeling of otherness that comes from not being able to fit into a nice little box. The tarot card and accompanying message really spoke to me as well because I am struggling a lot in my personal life. Maybe I just need to stop taking dating and finding a partner so seriously and just have fun with it?
I like driving all over the place, too. And I just can’t even with bios. I still haven’t written one for my profile on Substack! 😳 This edition is making me feel a lot better about that, so thank you 💛
This was just the dose of encouragement I needed to get back to writing. It's always a good reminder that the vulnerable and shame-smeared places are the most valuable places to go with your readers. Thank you Caroline.
Yesterday I was driving and got suddenly fixated on vanity plates. Like, what made this guy in a Batman mobile-like vehicle go to the DMV and request a plate that said, "SPEEED" (with 3 E's). What does he want that to say about him? I'd love to see his bio.
Oh boy do I relate to this! "What kind of photography do you do?" Well, portraits but also travel stories but also...How to keep the IG feed pure and smart? How to sell yourself? Hard!
I’m taking a lot from this particular essay, including the idea to start asking people *why* they do what they do. That’s a question that opens the door to genuine connection—something that’s in such short supply these days, and something I’m craving more of. Thanks for this beautiful, insightful piece.
This was perfect considering my current practice: daily drawing. I am finally, finally back into a routine of drawing and painting everyday and reconnecting with my artist self. I see colors more intensely, the details within shadows and light, and get lost in a creative flow state. Thank you Caroline and the six of cups, for the encouragement to keep at it!
Here's to your sense of modern history, your "scenic route", and commitment to nuance when the mundo seems to crave bios and sound-bytes and pitches. Well put!
This post resonated so much Caroline and after 64 long years of trying to fit in to 'boxes of various guises', I have finally stopped trying and wow what a relief to be simply Me! I loved your comment about seeing the magic of water and this week I heard a lady called Veda Austin from New Zealand have an amazing conversation with one of my favourite astrologers, Pam Gregory, about the sheer, wonder, actual intelligence and magic of water and how she captures that with her crystallography. You might like to see this conversation and her website with your love of crystals. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNp0gsK_G-8&ab_channel=PamGregory and https://www.vedaaustin.com/ It's something to get so lost in.
I just did a tarot pull last night pondering some big life questions, and ALSO pulled the 6 of cups! Wild! So it's lovely to see a full interpretation here. Lately I have been reallyyyyyy been feeling the drag of everyday life (commute, work, bills, always buying groceries????) and have been stuck in that "meh" feeling of, is this all life is?? Been trying to wiggle my way out of it by getting back into some things I love, and looking forward to a couple trips soon to get me out of my routine, have a lot of fun, and reconnect with good friends.
Like Whitman said in "Song of Myself"
"Do I contradict myself?
Very well then I contradict myself,
(I am large, I contain multitudes.)"
We contain multitudes. We're more than a bio, more than even we're consciously aware at times. I appreciate this entry and your writing, as always.
i am so grateful you found blogging, so we could read your writing. Thank you for describing the scene- brownie batter, broken oven insomnia. Thank you for resisting the temptation to be one bio line, one narrative, one woman. <3
Thank you so much, Michelle ❤️
I really needed to read this tonight. I struggle a lot with the feeling of otherness that comes from not being able to fit into a nice little box. The tarot card and accompanying message really spoke to me as well because I am struggling a lot in my personal life. Maybe I just need to stop taking dating and finding a partner so seriously and just have fun with it?
I like driving all over the place, too. And I just can’t even with bios. I still haven’t written one for my profile on Substack! 😳 This edition is making me feel a lot better about that, so thank you 💛
It’s too hard! Like when someone says “so, tell me about yourself.”
What an awesome story! Hooray for the brownie batter. Thanks for this most excellent post, Caroline.
Thank you, Jacey!
This was just the dose of encouragement I needed to get back to writing. It's always a good reminder that the vulnerable and shame-smeared places are the most valuable places to go with your readers. Thank you Caroline.
I LOL'd at the bio for the highway.
Yesterday I was driving and got suddenly fixated on vanity plates. Like, what made this guy in a Batman mobile-like vehicle go to the DMV and request a plate that said, "SPEEED" (with 3 E's). What does he want that to say about him? I'd love to see his bio.
Oh boy do I relate to this! "What kind of photography do you do?" Well, portraits but also travel stories but also...How to keep the IG feed pure and smart? How to sell yourself? Hard!
I’m taking a lot from this particular essay, including the idea to start asking people *why* they do what they do. That’s a question that opens the door to genuine connection—something that’s in such short supply these days, and something I’m craving more of. Thanks for this beautiful, insightful piece.
Recess. I love that. This was heaven to read. Thank you! xx
This was perfect considering my current practice: daily drawing. I am finally, finally back into a routine of drawing and painting everyday and reconnecting with my artist self. I see colors more intensely, the details within shadows and light, and get lost in a creative flow state. Thank you Caroline and the six of cups, for the encouragement to keep at it!
I also loved your brownie story.
I love this, Patti! What a beautiful practice. Thank you for sharing. ❤️
Here's to your sense of modern history, your "scenic route", and commitment to nuance when the mundo seems to crave bios and sound-bytes and pitches. Well put!
Thank you thank you!
This post resonated so much Caroline and after 64 long years of trying to fit in to 'boxes of various guises', I have finally stopped trying and wow what a relief to be simply Me! I loved your comment about seeing the magic of water and this week I heard a lady called Veda Austin from New Zealand have an amazing conversation with one of my favourite astrologers, Pam Gregory, about the sheer, wonder, actual intelligence and magic of water and how she captures that with her crystallography. You might like to see this conversation and her website with your love of crystals. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNp0gsK_G-8&ab_channel=PamGregory and https://www.vedaaustin.com/ It's something to get so lost in.
Thank you for this reminder of all the multitudes we each possess. Needed to read this today. <3
I just did a tarot pull last night pondering some big life questions, and ALSO pulled the 6 of cups! Wild! So it's lovely to see a full interpretation here. Lately I have been reallyyyyyy been feeling the drag of everyday life (commute, work, bills, always buying groceries????) and have been stuck in that "meh" feeling of, is this all life is?? Been trying to wiggle my way out of it by getting back into some things I love, and looking forward to a couple trips soon to get me out of my routine, have a lot of fun, and reconnect with good friends.
6 of cups feels so resonant right now! Inner child healing ❤️🩹