I’m too glad you read the whole essay and got value from the meditation, Conny! I keep it close to my heart and it brings me joy to share these with you 💫🧡
i've never actually been into writing but i love reading, whether its poems, random texts, or instagram posts. I remember getting interest in reading sonnets and enjambments as i read shakespeare in my middle school. I infact attempted writing some poems too, very typical haha, googling good words and creating a proper rhyme scheme. Eventually i started reading books, medium, instagram creators , and i realized there's something so special about enjambments. I think i have grown in the way of reading, idk if that makes sense. I love reading more of enjambments, and free text now. Something which is not forcefully created as i used to do. And reading on substack has again arouse my desire to write again. Infact i love leaving my comments to your substack everytime you post. I believe people should know their wellwishers and that there are so many people indirectly dependent on them so that they never stop writing.
Helllo Karnika 💖⭐ cultivating the habit to read and advance the skill must've been the best decision ever! I have always been a bit of both - reader and writer AND yet, there's many texts I struggle to complete reading and MANY writing styles I struggle to translate. It's super cool you've read Shakespeare! One day I will tooo! Feel free to recommend your favourite 💖🧿 I would like to encourage you to write daily. A word. A line. A page. Anything about anything. It will help improve your craft as I have seen benefits from it.
You are blessed and I am blessed for you exist ❤️🙏 Thank you for being a ray of 🕯️
Thank you so much for sharing this with us...this is a new side of you that is deep, honest, and moving. I too have felt that the boundaries of my body do not define what is "me" (so I am both inside and outside). And I feel a combination of joy and sorrow (or excitement and anxiety, or various other mixtures of emotions...) ALL THE TIME. You are not alone. You're just honest. Thank you, and THANK YOU for your gorgeous poem. You are brave and inspiring.
This felt AMAZING to read Mike! I love the anxious/excitement feeling! Mostly it's random nerves that go away if I breathe better or busy myself talking to people 🧡 I'm grateful you are here and you feel these feelings too!
I am in a similar place right now, Mohika, and your words captured a lot of my own feelings and experience so well. Learning to be comfortable and accept that we can hold so many seemingly contradictory thoughts and feelings is an ongoing practice for me as well. I literally laughed out loud when I saw the link to the Krishna Das song as I am listening to him in my headphones right now after finishing my silent meditation and chanting session! I am feeling aligned with you in this moment and am grateful for not feeling so alone on the journey. Thank you for being you, thank you for being here. You inspired me today ❤️🌈🙏
Deanna, you always infuse this comment section with so much love and peace 💗💗💗 I want to thank you for that! It's so beautiful how humans regardless of geography, age, or life experiences can still connect and speak a common tongue.
Krishna Das has saved me from spiralling on multiple occasions. And now I know he tethers you too 💝 I wish you safe tidings todayyy and every day
Mohika, this is beautiful, truly. It's amazing how you capture this bittersweet feeling of transformation. Thank you for sharing this. It’s a reminder of the complexity and beauty in our evolving selves.
This is so lovely, Mohika! It resonates with me personally - some of my versions were sadder to let go of than others. And, also, I am SO glad to know I'm not the only one who walks around with crystals (and rocks) in my bra. Yay!! Thanks for sharing. XO
This is lovely, Mohika. I respect and admire the way you are holding space for all of your feelings. The poem was really creative and heart-felt, and I am listening to the music now! 🙏💚
Hi Don! So happy to meet you in my comments section! 🧡 Thank you for reading this week's essay and sharing your thoughts with me. I used to write a lot of poems, and at some point, fell out of practice. Attempting to write in new ways and so happy to receive feedback!
Thank you for including me 💕 the strange nature of holding two opposing truths really resonates with me and I thought your poem was beautiful and poignant
I also have been going through the process of holding both grief and love at the same time.
Your writing is so vivid and you’re an incredible poet.
Wishing you smooth tidings and the best of days, Jennae! Thank you so much for being here and showering your love on me 💖💖💜💜
Lovely poem, Mohika. And thank you for sharing that meditation.
I’m too glad you read the whole essay and got value from the meditation, Conny! I keep it close to my heart and it brings me joy to share these with you 💫🧡
Your poem is lovely too 💕
Thank you Jane! ☺️
i've never actually been into writing but i love reading, whether its poems, random texts, or instagram posts. I remember getting interest in reading sonnets and enjambments as i read shakespeare in my middle school. I infact attempted writing some poems too, very typical haha, googling good words and creating a proper rhyme scheme. Eventually i started reading books, medium, instagram creators , and i realized there's something so special about enjambments. I think i have grown in the way of reading, idk if that makes sense. I love reading more of enjambments, and free text now. Something which is not forcefully created as i used to do. And reading on substack has again arouse my desire to write again. Infact i love leaving my comments to your substack everytime you post. I believe people should know their wellwishers and that there are so many people indirectly dependent on them so that they never stop writing.
Absolutely loved the piece of poem you shared.
Helllo Karnika 💖⭐ cultivating the habit to read and advance the skill must've been the best decision ever! I have always been a bit of both - reader and writer AND yet, there's many texts I struggle to complete reading and MANY writing styles I struggle to translate. It's super cool you've read Shakespeare! One day I will tooo! Feel free to recommend your favourite 💖🧿 I would like to encourage you to write daily. A word. A line. A page. Anything about anything. It will help improve your craft as I have seen benefits from it.
You are blessed and I am blessed for you exist ❤️🙏 Thank you for being a ray of 🕯️
Thank you so much for sharing this with us...this is a new side of you that is deep, honest, and moving. I too have felt that the boundaries of my body do not define what is "me" (so I am both inside and outside). And I feel a combination of joy and sorrow (or excitement and anxiety, or various other mixtures of emotions...) ALL THE TIME. You are not alone. You're just honest. Thank you, and THANK YOU for your gorgeous poem. You are brave and inspiring.
This felt AMAZING to read Mike! I love the anxious/excitement feeling! Mostly it's random nerves that go away if I breathe better or busy myself talking to people 🧡 I'm grateful you are here and you feel these feelings too!
I am in a similar place right now, Mohika, and your words captured a lot of my own feelings and experience so well. Learning to be comfortable and accept that we can hold so many seemingly contradictory thoughts and feelings is an ongoing practice for me as well. I literally laughed out loud when I saw the link to the Krishna Das song as I am listening to him in my headphones right now after finishing my silent meditation and chanting session! I am feeling aligned with you in this moment and am grateful for not feeling so alone on the journey. Thank you for being you, thank you for being here. You inspired me today ❤️🌈🙏
Deanna, you always infuse this comment section with so much love and peace 💗💗💗 I want to thank you for that! It's so beautiful how humans regardless of geography, age, or life experiences can still connect and speak a common tongue.
Krishna Das has saved me from spiralling on multiple occasions. And now I know he tethers you too 💝 I wish you safe tidings todayyy and every day
Mohika, this is beautiful, truly. It's amazing how you capture this bittersweet feeling of transformation. Thank you for sharing this. It’s a reminder of the complexity and beauty in our evolving selves.
Thank you so much, Mo!! For your presence and appreciation 🙏🙏
The human condition is a gift and a curse. Elation is just as likely to be felt as sorrow. Peace just as likely as existential dread.
Somehow we must manage to not give in to the temptation to view either as the only way of life. I wish you all the best in embracing your new self.
Thank you Harun! Also, really well put!
This is so lovely, Mohika! It resonates with me personally - some of my versions were sadder to let go of than others. And, also, I am SO glad to know I'm not the only one who walks around with crystals (and rocks) in my bra. Yay!! Thanks for sharing. XO
Haha! Hello sisterrrrr 💖💐🔮💎 Wishing you safe tidings todayyy
Long lost Sister!!! So glad to have reunited ;-) Thank you, Love! Have a beautiful and Sacred day. XO
Oh yes. Been there. The angry little girl is still there, and she helps to protect me sometimes. But she doesn't take the wheel any more 😊
Hi Maggie! So happy to find you in my comments 💗 Yes, I'm also trying to lead with love regardless of the chaos ensuing in my mind sometime 💐
This is lovely, Mohika. I respect and admire the way you are holding space for all of your feelings. The poem was really creative and heart-felt, and I am listening to the music now! 🙏💚
Hi Don! So happy to meet you in my comments section! 🧡 Thank you for reading this week's essay and sharing your thoughts with me. I used to write a lot of poems, and at some point, fell out of practice. Attempting to write in new ways and so happy to receive feedback!
So beautiful Mo, thanks for inspiring always to share whatever is in your heart 💚💚💚
Hello Harneek! Super grateful for your loving presence 🧡 I hope you week is going well!
Thank you for including me 💕 the strange nature of holding two opposing truths really resonates with me and I thought your poem was beautiful and poignant
Thanks a lot Jenny!