Terrific post! Building a tribe of people who 'get' you - whether it be a single role model or a bigger community - goes such a long way. I so often fall into the trap of 'I'm the only one' - when I'm not, I know I'm not - and all I need to do is to engage with a person or people I know I have this in common with, and the world stops spinning for a bit. Easier said than done, sometimes, but we are NOT alone with whatever challenges we are facing.
Thanks Rebecca! I agree. I think a lot of the problem is everyone is afraid to open up. If we did, we'd realize we all have the same fears and experiences.
Thank you for sharing your personal story and these wonderful insights. You too are a role model for many others out there because you are sharing your story. Keep it up!
Another point I would make is that we may think we are the ones "needing" all the help. In fact, we also end up helping our role models in many ways. This is what "interdependence" is as you so eloquently talk about in this article.
I hope this isn't double-posted, Chris, so please delete if it is--I didn't see my original comment show up here. You presented several points worth highlighting, but this one struck immediately: "When you are suffocating under the weight of the world, rationality is the first casualty." I bet every person struggling with any one of a million challenges can identify with this statement, once they've been able to gain perspective. Gaining perspective takes time though, as you explain in your post, and feels like it should come faster or more easily. I believe this post is something I'll refer to often in the days to come.
Terrific post! Building a tribe of people who 'get' you - whether it be a single role model or a bigger community - goes such a long way. I so often fall into the trap of 'I'm the only one' - when I'm not, I know I'm not - and all I need to do is to engage with a person or people I know I have this in common with, and the world stops spinning for a bit. Easier said than done, sometimes, but we are NOT alone with whatever challenges we are facing.
Thanks Rebecca! I agree. I think a lot of the problem is everyone is afraid to open up. If we did, we'd realize we all have the same fears and experiences.
You're so right, Chris!
Thank you for sharing your personal story and these wonderful insights. You too are a role model for many others out there because you are sharing your story. Keep it up!
Another point I would make is that we may think we are the ones "needing" all the help. In fact, we also end up helping our role models in many ways. This is what "interdependence" is as you so eloquently talk about in this article.
Thank you Naveen!
I hope this isn't double-posted, Chris, so please delete if it is--I didn't see my original comment show up here. You presented several points worth highlighting, but this one struck immediately: "When you are suffocating under the weight of the world, rationality is the first casualty." I bet every person struggling with any one of a million challenges can identify with this statement, once they've been able to gain perspective. Gaining perspective takes time though, as you explain in your post, and feels like it should come faster or more easily. I believe this post is something I'll refer to often in the days to come.
Thanks Wendy! It didn't double post. But if it did, I wouldn't hold it against you :)