I’ve been reading, listening, watching, and studying Toni Morrison diligently for about four years now and still, she leaves me stunned. Truthfully, I hope to never reach a point where I am emotionally unmovable or unfazed because, as Morrison said, this is apart of the grandeur of life.
Such a beautiful offering! That interview with Toni Morrison guided so much of my writing the last year. I even made an experimental video with it! Resonated deeply with the first part. The other day a friend asked me "why do you write" and I just blurted out "to survive, because it's what i know how to do". Beautiful! Thankyou for putting all of this together ❤️
“Why do you write?” “To survive.” 😮💨 putting a pin in that! I watch and listen to Toni Morrison interviews sometimes incessantly. Thank YOU for reading and receiving these words❤️
There is so much here to contemplate on. Especially how we might start telling the difference between the anchoring kind of weight and the overwhelming heaviness that doesn’t serve us. I’m having trouble with this thesedays. Your questions about responsibility lead me to my responsibility for my aging parents (cuz that’s where I’m at right now) and, with the backdrop of this raging world on fire, it’s all a little bit too much. But thank you for your beautiful words and all the meaningful quotes. I’m 3/4th the way through teaching “Beloved” in my high school Lit class and Toni Morrison is a legend.❤️
1)Who besides ourselves do we feel responsible for?
It is first important to notate what my profession is..I am a kindergarten teacher. So my answer extends to more than just my students but their families and their communities. The children are our future. But I’m always in deep contemplation about this theory of “nature vs nurture”. My responsibility is concentrated on the “holistic wellbeing” of our future leaders!!! Sorry for the lengthy response.
There is so so much here. Your words always feel like a call to action. A gentle reminder and yet, a necessary tug. And your voiceover, oh the power not only your words carry, but your voice as well. I don't say that lightly. Something about listening to the voiceover shook my soul (in a good way). I've been writing on a similar topic which I'll be releasing soon, and I feel like we both touch on some similar things.
And the reflection questions are amazing. Setting aside some time to journal with those, and will circle back around to share my answers.
Oh, I have to save these words. To remind me, in the quieter seasons of life, that this voice is purposed and meant, and will never leave me, but sometimes it does need rest…
Will do! I’m reflecting on the linkage between the quote from your mom (I believe) in one of your previous posts, “Can anything heavy ever really be light?” and the title of this piece. It feels like there’s so much there, I’m trying to put my finger on it.
That note from Jason E.C. Wright - "The easiest time to move heavy things is when they're up in the air" is so interesting to me. Because I've found that this "window" to make a decision is sometimes small, at other times it can take months, or years, the temptation is to rush towards certainty (certainly for me) and things can change quickly.
That Toni Morrison quote might have just saved my life idk. Thank you for this offering. It is profound and I am grateful to have read it.
I’ve been reading, listening, watching, and studying Toni Morrison diligently for about four years now and still, she leaves me stunned. Truthfully, I hope to never reach a point where I am emotionally unmovable or unfazed because, as Morrison said, this is apart of the grandeur of life.
Asé. I feel that deeply.
Such a beautiful offering! That interview with Toni Morrison guided so much of my writing the last year. I even made an experimental video with it! Resonated deeply with the first part. The other day a friend asked me "why do you write" and I just blurted out "to survive, because it's what i know how to do". Beautiful! Thankyou for putting all of this together ❤️
“Why do you write?” “To survive.” 😮💨 putting a pin in that! I watch and listen to Toni Morrison interviews sometimes incessantly. Thank YOU for reading and receiving these words❤️
As an empath myself this has spoken to me and uplifted me in so many ways. Grateful.
There is so much here to contemplate on. Especially how we might start telling the difference between the anchoring kind of weight and the overwhelming heaviness that doesn’t serve us. I’m having trouble with this thesedays. Your questions about responsibility lead me to my responsibility for my aging parents (cuz that’s where I’m at right now) and, with the backdrop of this raging world on fire, it’s all a little bit too much. But thank you for your beautiful words and all the meaningful quotes. I’m 3/4th the way through teaching “Beloved” in my high school Lit class and Toni Morrison is a legend.❤️
This was so beautiful and the balm I needed this Sunday. I know I’ll read this again a few more times.
1)Who besides ourselves do we feel responsible for?
It is first important to notate what my profession is..I am a kindergarten teacher. So my answer extends to more than just my students but their families and their communities. The children are our future. But I’m always in deep contemplation about this theory of “nature vs nurture”. My responsibility is concentrated on the “holistic wellbeing” of our future leaders!!! Sorry for the lengthy response.
I was thankful for the much needed reminder on my first read through. Then I noticed/heard your voiceover and was blown away.
Powerful friend 👏🏽
Oh the way I have been talking myself out of doing voice overs…and oh the way the nudges have been nudging (very loudly). Appreciate you!
I'm thankful for the you did the brave thing!
I will take a voiceover with every piece if you'll indulge me 🙏🏽
This post made me feel seen 💝 Thank you for your lovely words
This is why I write, to see myself, and also for others to see themselves. Thank you ❤️
Thank you for this reminder ❤️
There is so so much here. Your words always feel like a call to action. A gentle reminder and yet, a necessary tug. And your voiceover, oh the power not only your words carry, but your voice as well. I don't say that lightly. Something about listening to the voiceover shook my soul (in a good way). I've been writing on a similar topic which I'll be releasing soon, and I feel like we both touch on some similar things.
And the reflection questions are amazing. Setting aside some time to journal with those, and will circle back around to share my answers.
Oh, I have to save these words. To remind me, in the quieter seasons of life, that this voice is purposed and meant, and will never leave me, but sometimes it does need rest…
Oh, and please! Share your reflections when/if you’re willing.
Will do! I’m reflecting on the linkage between the quote from your mom (I believe) in one of your previous posts, “Can anything heavy ever really be light?” and the title of this piece. It feels like there’s so much there, I’m trying to put my finger on it.
That note from Jason E.C. Wright - "The easiest time to move heavy things is when they're up in the air" is so interesting to me. Because I've found that this "window" to make a decision is sometimes small, at other times it can take months, or years, the temptation is to rush towards certainty (certainly for me) and things can change quickly.
“The temptation is to rush towards certainty…” THIS. But, why?? Why are we (me) always wanting to rush?