Brene Brown writes much about authenticity, being connected, being fearless. Also about truth. The March for Our Lives is today. One must feel hopeful seeing thousands of young people marching for "saneness". Heard many comments on the definition of insanity is doing the same thing expecting different results. Of course, an old saying we hear in sobriety. It is dark. The young people add light and hope.
I pray they wills stick to their ideas and manifest what it is they are all marching for and talking about.
Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work. Her books and Ted Talks are about studying vulnerability, courage, authenticity, and shame. Brown has spent years of study focusing on shame and empathy. Shame (and fear) is the crux of every drunks story. I heard of Brene Brown through sober living, and other women I have met here in Seaside doing yoga and sharing.
Mary Karr was interviewed by Krista Tippet - I was familiar with he first book - the interview lead me to her memoir. Which I did not like at first, but finished last weekend while being with Judy. It turned out to be timely since Mary also wrote about writing in "Lit".
Sometimes I listen to an episode or two from On Being. I am often "thrilled" with what I hear when I listen to On Being - this Sunday morning it was Krista and Brene Brown talking about being authentic, being connected. Brown hinted that only thinking of oneself will not further ones tenure
for example.
More about Brene Browns writing and how it resonates with me later.
In the meantime, Catherine passed away, her funeral was today. Janice was there with Maura and her family. We sent flowers from the "wombs" and I sent flowers from my family.
Sheila B. had urgent brain surgery at UC Medical Center due to headaches and seizures. She had a mass which they removed. She gave a thumbs up in photos.
Judy is having surgery for endometrial cancer tomorrow. We hope and pray that the scan is clear and that the surgery will be the main protocol. Later, we know the nodes are clear and she will have limited treatment of radiation. Th power of prayer.
In the meantime, I have "retired" or started a part time assignment. I am happy with the opportunity to try this out. The flexibility of time allowed us to be able to go to Seattle and be with Judy, Joanna and Don ahead of the results appointment.
While hanging out I finished Mary Karr's "Lit" . A great memoir on recovery and writing. The writing portions were inspiring. This was a positive un intended addition to reading the book since I have been taking writing classes and struggling with the practice of writing.
On another note - a later date - I am in Oregon. Not sure why. Not sure where else I would be if I could be anywhere?
Today I am at the Seaside Library, carved out a corner, some time. This is part of creating a practice. Creating a place and purpose to write. Maybe some discipline?
I want to travel to the EU. I want to spend some time in Italy - to be leisurely and walk around, site see, visit places. Write about it? Travel by train? Walk, walk, walk. There must be a purpose or loneliness and sadness could take over. Writing. As I write - I realize that I like the idea of writing. But don't like the idea of actually writing. This sounds familiar. I like many things, dabble, play at - but do not follow through or commit to. In familiar terms to me - I take the easier, softer way
I want to do art - but am lazy. I talk it but don't do it. I need to think about how/where to do art and and do it.
I want to write - need to have a writing purpose - the last Loft class I did not do well with. I did not finish the last essay. I want to read - I have so much reading and do not do it.
I need to be methodical - mindful. Thoughtful. Go slow and support family. Keep my eye on what it is I want to do.
More later on inspiration from these women. later. Say thank you. Thank you.
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