I feel that was hard to write and I appreciate you writing it. I have cried about everyday this week. My self compassion was to buy some frozen waffles and pizza crust. It’s the little things that keep us going. My kids are all grown with babies of their own. I can’t imagine how tough it must be with young children. It seems pretty clear that you, and others, will be able to manage and even thrive. I think trying to be positive and hopeful is very hard and a good cry is very necessary.
Thank you so much! "Being positive and hopeful" and having a good cry can sound like opposites, but your words are such an excellent illustration of the fact that the two are so often connected! We can give ourselves fully to that good cry when there's that quiet (sometimes very quiet, lol) background trust that we will come out the other side of it.
You write beautifully and I love the sentiment behind your blog - self compassion, feeling and acceptance of suffering. I had a good old cry this morning because I knew my husband was missing the old me and he let his feelings out. We had a cuddle and a long chat about coming to terms with our new reality. “Shit happens” was his response but we know we’re on a unique learning journey - not just about our relationship and how it will grow and develop as a result of long Covid but also how to be more understanding and, as you say, compassionate in life generally. When the going is good, people seem to turn the other cheek, but it’s the people who have experienced and come through a period of suffering who are more generous with their time, energy and money. Compassion and empathy are two of the most important traits in a human and I count myself lucky that I’m developing these traits real-time.... I know in my heart this to be true.
I’m now off to research where to find a Szechuan eggplant in south west London!
Thank you so much for starting this blog and for this beautifully written piece. It resonated with me tremendously. On days when I have a little burst of energy, I write down how I’m feeling and what I am learning on my long haul journey, and your piece has articulated my thoughts perfectly. Self-compassion, growth, confidence and trust in my ability to be there for myself, and the importance of accepting and going through the pain in order to discover all the things that come on the other side of it. I’ve had several cries; it is incredible what can come out of a good cry :)
Thanks again. I’m looking forward to reading more of your pieces.
Thank you so much for sharing this! Journaling has been a really powerful tool for me in my covid journey, too. There's a lot of pain and uncertainty . . . but, as you say, also plenty to learn!
I feel that was hard to write and I appreciate you writing it. I have cried about everyday this week. My self compassion was to buy some frozen waffles and pizza crust. It’s the little things that keep us going. My kids are all grown with babies of their own. I can’t imagine how tough it must be with young children. It seems pretty clear that you, and others, will be able to manage and even thrive. I think trying to be positive and hopeful is very hard and a good cry is very necessary.
Thank you so much! "Being positive and hopeful" and having a good cry can sound like opposites, but your words are such an excellent illustration of the fact that the two are so often connected! We can give ourselves fully to that good cry when there's that quiet (sometimes very quiet, lol) background trust that we will come out the other side of it.
Hi Lisa
You write beautifully and I love the sentiment behind your blog - self compassion, feeling and acceptance of suffering. I had a good old cry this morning because I knew my husband was missing the old me and he let his feelings out. We had a cuddle and a long chat about coming to terms with our new reality. “Shit happens” was his response but we know we’re on a unique learning journey - not just about our relationship and how it will grow and develop as a result of long Covid but also how to be more understanding and, as you say, compassionate in life generally. When the going is good, people seem to turn the other cheek, but it’s the people who have experienced and come through a period of suffering who are more generous with their time, energy and money. Compassion and empathy are two of the most important traits in a human and I count myself lucky that I’m developing these traits real-time.... I know in my heart this to be true.
I’m now off to research where to find a Szechuan eggplant in south west London!
Thank you
Kath
"We're on a unique learning journey" - I love this phrase! Thanks for letting me have a teeny weeny part in your journey.
The tears are falling. They have to.
Hello Lisa
Thank you so much for starting this blog and for this beautifully written piece. It resonated with me tremendously. On days when I have a little burst of energy, I write down how I’m feeling and what I am learning on my long haul journey, and your piece has articulated my thoughts perfectly. Self-compassion, growth, confidence and trust in my ability to be there for myself, and the importance of accepting and going through the pain in order to discover all the things that come on the other side of it. I’ve had several cries; it is incredible what can come out of a good cry :)
Thanks again. I’m looking forward to reading more of your pieces.
Wachuka
Thank you so much for sharing this! Journaling has been a really powerful tool for me in my covid journey, too. There's a lot of pain and uncertainty . . . but, as you say, also plenty to learn!