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October "What's the What?" from Rooted Respite
Hi Reader, Crows gather by the thousands in Lawrence, MA, every year, darkening the skies and otherwise empty tree branches. No one knows why, but they do, and their song heralds the day's beginning and end. I hear them from my bed in the morning. Some days, I resent their raucous call to wake and greet the day as a functional human. Other days, it feels like the sun rising without the crows' song is a mistake. Some days, they sing me awake, a hauntingly beautiful alarm. Since the start of this month, I've been glued to the news on all of my devices, following what's unfolding in Israel and Palestine. I've said what I have to say on LinkedIn, and I still feel the weight of guilt, shame, and defensiveness settling into my bones. "I should be doing more," the voice in the back of my mind says, "People will think you don't care enough." Should... More... Not enough... All words used by a voice that's not mine. It's a voice that I've been working hard to heal, but it's definitely still there. Most days, this voice is quiet enough for me to tune out, but there are days where it eats away at all of the boundaries and systems I've put in place to keep burnout at bay. On these days, I hear the crows shepherding souls into the afterlife with their songs, and my heart breaks 1,000 times before 8 AM. On these days, I must be intentional about not working past the limits I set for myself. Despite having firm boundaries and a keen awareness of my limits, I still need little reminders to keep me from doing too much. To help, I rewrote my intentional work ethic in a place where I can easily see it. This helps me stay grounded in the world I envision rather than the one telling me I'm not enough. The world I envision is one in which people work because they want to. It's one in which people see the direct effects of their work on their surroundings and the people in their lives. It's a world where work is a small part of our day and not the core of our being. It's a world where we get to enjoy living. I hope the month ahead brings you moments of rest, healing, and joy. Taj Currently Reading:*This section may contain affiliate links. I only recommend media that I think is worth your time and energy.* Rating Scale: Don't bother, Meh, Pretty OK, Worth checking out, Definitely worth it! Events, News, & Updates |
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