I can throw around certain diagnostic language as a stab at explaining how/why my brain works the way it does. But this just a throwing a label on a cluster of mental phenomena, so it doesn't really say much. It's part of what opens me up to creative ideas, but how I get ideas, not the triggers for them, but the alchemy going on in my brain, it's a mystery to me. I may respond to verbal stimuli with strong mental imagery, but I can't explain why that happens or why they are so odd and arresting.
I'm pretty self-aware about the features of my mind, but that's different than knowing why it does these things.
The practical upshot of this is that rather than trying to ignore my flaws, I've learned to compensate. Stuff like tracking devices on keys and wallet.
As the “Ed Sullivan feeling” approaches, your Sunday evening posts are always a comfort. It was way before your time, but the Ed Sullivan show was the last fun thing to look forward to before the start of the school week. With all the tumultuous events this weekend, it was particularly welcome.
Your understanding and focus on the fonder memories of your father through music is a beautiful gift. Continue to nurture your softer side and your flourishing garden!
I wrote a comment yesterday but deleted it as I needed to take a good minute to think about what you wrote.
To say it really bothered me to see the picture of you, ( from years ago) sad & clenched jaw is an understatement. I felt those same feelings before and it’s an awful place.
The folks that cause this kind of pain, that cheat, lie, destroy families for selfish gain & attention are the lowest of low.
Glad you enjoyed loving your home & garden this weekend. Nothing better. Enjoy your week as you welcome a new trip around the sun soon. Lots of good things are coming.
I can throw around certain diagnostic language as a stab at explaining how/why my brain works the way it does. But this just a throwing a label on a cluster of mental phenomena, so it doesn't really say much. It's part of what opens me up to creative ideas, but how I get ideas, not the triggers for them, but the alchemy going on in my brain, it's a mystery to me. I may respond to verbal stimuli with strong mental imagery, but I can't explain why that happens or why they are so odd and arresting.
I'm pretty self-aware about the features of my mind, but that's different than knowing why it does these things.
The practical upshot of this is that rather than trying to ignore my flaws, I've learned to compensate. Stuff like tracking devices on keys and wallet.
You are a gift
As the “Ed Sullivan feeling” approaches, your Sunday evening posts are always a comfort. It was way before your time, but the Ed Sullivan show was the last fun thing to look forward to before the start of the school week. With all the tumultuous events this weekend, it was particularly welcome.
Your understanding and focus on the fonder memories of your father through music is a beautiful gift. Continue to nurture your softer side and your flourishing garden!
Good morning Allison
I wrote a comment yesterday but deleted it as I needed to take a good minute to think about what you wrote.
To say it really bothered me to see the picture of you, ( from years ago) sad & clenched jaw is an understatement. I felt those same feelings before and it’s an awful place.
The folks that cause this kind of pain, that cheat, lie, destroy families for selfish gain & attention are the lowest of low.
Glad you enjoyed loving your home & garden this weekend. Nothing better. Enjoy your week as you welcome a new trip around the sun soon. Lots of good things are coming.
xo
wow. what a flashback with the Merle and Bob Wills record. How would we have gotten along without this beauty. I love you Sissy. You are inspiring.